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Insect Check
Want to check for surface feeding insects? Cut out both ends of a coffee can, screw it into the suspected area of infestation, ... |
 
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Installing a Sod Lawn
Bob meets with landscape architect Juan Capote to discuss the installation of a sod lawn. Juan discusses the initial grading ... |
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Japanese Beetle Grubs
Lawn insects are a problem, none more so than Japanese Beetles. |
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Know Your Soil
Different soil types have different watering needs. You don't need to be a soil scientist to know how to water your soil ... |
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Landscape Design
Bob meets with landscape architects Rick & Nancy Lamb to discuss the existing landscape. In addition, arborist Charley ... |
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Landscaping for Privacy
A soft, friendly way to create privacy for decks and porches and shield yourself from view is to create a living screen with ... |
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Landscaping, Front Column Installation and Installing a Home Security System
House eight of the Elmwood project. Landscaping add the finishing touch for the front porch. The final touches to the front ... |
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Lawn Watering
If you don't have a soil moisture probe, some simple guidelines can help you decide when to water. Water when grass changes ... |
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Laying Sod
If you want an instant lawn, sod's the only way to go. First, prepare your soil with lime and fertilizer, just as you would ... |
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Making Compost
It's common knowledge that compost improves water drainage, fertility, and structure of garden soil. |
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Morning Showers
It's best to water your yard and gardens in the morning. Night watering allows the yard to stay wet too long, inviting disease. |
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Mowing Lawns Efficiently
Both a fine art and a science. |
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Mowing Rules
A general rule of thumb is to never mow more than 1/3 of the leaf blade off at any one mowing. Secondly, it is better to mow ... |
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Mowing Technique
Mowing is the most important determining factor of a lawn's appearance. Not only does it keep grass from becoming too long and ... |
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Mulching
Mulching enriches and protects soil, helping provide a better growing environment. |
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New Sod Maintenance
If installed during Summer: Water new sod daily for the first three weeks. Thereafter water twice weekly for a few weeks. ... |
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New Trees, Shrubs and Sod
Tips to keep your new plants happy and healthy. |
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Nutrient Management in Your Soil
Apply only the nutrients plants can use. Here is some basic information about feeding your plants. |
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Organic Fertilizers
Most gardeners know that for the best results in their vegetable gardens, flower borders, and lawns, they need to start with ... |
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Over Fertilize
Using more fertilizer or pesticide than the label calls for wastes the product and doesn't help the lawn. The extra fertilizer ... |
