By Heidi Braley
Planning a practical and beautiful landscape in front of your home takes some thought. Figure out where the sun shines the most and where you want the back and front to be. Look at other people's landscapes and jot down what you like. Don't be afraid to make changes every year. If you want to plant in the shade, there are several varieties that grow beautifully without sun. The hostas...
By Healthygirl78
The term "crabgrass" is used to describe over 300 species that are classified as weed grasses. Crabgrass appears annually and thrives in warm temperatures, usually sprouting in May. Though it usually disappears in autumn, thanks to cooler temperatures, if it is not treated, crabgrass will return in full force by the following summer. Here are some ideas on how to rid your lawn of this...
By LReynolds
Lawns first appeared in Europe in "parks"---areas around royal residences---to set them off from the surrounding countryside. Today, a lush lawn is the pride of suburban homeowners as well as professional greens keepers in parks, public gardens and golf courses. Lawns are made of grass, though. Grass naturally grows taller than the two to three inches that is considered the optimum...
By David Lessem
Although some grass can grow in the sand, you really can't plant a whole lawn without something more substantial. Beech grass is sparse and uneven, and it can't be mowed. Fortunately, most lawns are flat enough to hold topsoil, even on top of a layer of sand. You may have to add additional soil and reseed a few times, but eventually your lawn will look great. Add about 6 inches of loamy...
By Alina Bradford
Most people know that grass needs water to grow, but many don't know exactly what the water does. Water, in fact, benefits grass in several ways. During the summer, water, either in the form of rain or from a garden hose, cools the grass. Overheating can stunt grass growth, so any form of cooling is a positive factor. This doesn't mean that grass should be watered during the hottest part ...
By Larry Parr
Unless you only need to seed a small area, it is best to hire a hydroseeding company to apply liquid grass seed due to the equipment needed to mix and spray large quantities of the seed and wood pulp mixture. However, if you have a small sprayer unit, one designed for spraying weed killer, for example, you can buy your own liquid grass seed and spray it yourself--if you know where to go for the...
By Heidi Braley
A beautiful green lawn is such an asset to any building or piece of property. Most of the time, the lawn is already in place. All you need to do is mow. If you are considering putting in a new lawn, there are a few things that need to be looked into before sowing your grass seed, no matter what season you are in. Within a few months, you should have a healthy green lawn that will stand up to the...
By Sarah Letts
Ants can destroy the look of a pristine garden. If you wish to picnic or lounge on your lawn, ants can ruin the experience. While it's inevitable that you'll find ants somewhere in your garden, you can take steps to remove them from your grass. This will open up more possibilities for you to use your grass as you wish. As with any insect issue, you may have to repeat treatments every few...
By TamLog
Healthy lawns require sufficient nutrients, sunlight and most importantly, water. Lawns that are green and even colored provide a place to entertain or enjoy family activities and a way of showing you take pride in your home. Watering your lawn in the correct fashion will help to conserve water, encourage grass and plant growth and help prevent weeds from infiltrating your lawn on a large scale....
By Lacy Enderson
Everyone appreciates a green lawn, but growing green grass is not always easy. Applying large amounts of chemical fertilizers seems like the right answer, because the grass will turn green quick, but it's only temporary. The fertilizers act as a jump start like sugar to the body. The grass will turn green fast, but will weaken as a result, causing the grass to wither in harsh conditions....