Posted on March 17, 2008Why Edging your Lawn is Important
For most lawn aficionados, the color, height, and health of the lawn are all-important. Many people consider that edging isn't necessary, but in fact it's a finishing touch that can make all the difference between a good-looking lawn and a great one....
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Posted on March 17, 2008Tips to keep your Lawn Alive in the Dead of Winter
Keeping your lawn alive and as healthy as possible when the cold weather hits requires that you start thinking about lawn care long before winter actually arrives. If you neglect your lawn during the fall and winter, it will become obvious during the...
Posted on March 17, 2008How to Properly Water your Lawn
Lush green lawns are simply gorgeous-but it can take plenty of work to achieve that stunning emerald look. Watering your lawn correctly is absolutely vital to keeping your lawn healthy and green in any climate. Proper watering of your lawn can even...
Posted on February 23, 2008Trees That Can Withstand the Winter Cold
In the Interior of Alaska, the forests at this time of year show that few kinds of trees thrive here. The forests contain only a handful of families, white spruce, black spruce, poplar, birch, willow, with the odd tamarack or over-grown alder thicket...
Posted on February 23, 2008Tips for Keeping Brick Areas Weed Free
Bricks are beautiful to look at in your outdoor areas. Many people choose to do brick work because it greatly enhances the look of their property, and it might also raise the value. Bricks are also versatile. You can use them for walkways, drive...
Posted on February 23, 2008Rye Grass - Keep Your Lawn Green in Winter
Keeping your grass green all winter long can be a challenge. Most home owners would love to have a green lawn throughout the fall and winter, but how do you make this a reality? Rye grass is what you need to keep your lawn beautiful all year long....
Posted on February 23, 2008Reasons to Plant Evergreen Trees in Your Yard
Evergreen trees are extremely valuable in your yard. Evergreen means that the plant retains its foliage all year long. Even in the smallest areas they can help to prevent a look of bareness in the winter months. They also make a great windbreaks and...
Posted on February 23, 2008An Overview of Home-Made Mulches
Mulch and compost are the two most important things that you can use for your garden. Every spring begins a new battle to keep your gardens growing green and healthy. Gardener's worst enemies typically are blight, drought, parasites and diseases and...
Posted on February 23, 2008A Year-Round Plan to Control Weeds
Your yard is something that you should be proud of. You want the outside of your house and your yard to be just as magnificent as the inside of your home. When it comes right down to it, weeds are pests which can take your beautiful lawn and ruin it...
Posted on January 16, 2008Tips for Maintaining Lawn and Garden Equipment in winter
The winter can be a hard time to deal with your lawn and garden equipment. It is a tough time on many aspects of your home and your lawn, because of the frigid temperatures. The equipment usually has a much rougher time than you would imagine,...
Posted on January 16, 2008Tips for Front Yard Landscaping
The front yard is one of the most important landscaping projects you'll undertake on your property. Getting the front yard right is particularly important because it's the part of the house that people most often see-and the part they see and walk...
Posted on January 16, 2008Tips for Back Yard Landscaping
When it comes to the back yard, your designs should center around maximizing the amount of usable living space you have, rather than focusing totally on the appearance of the space as in the front yard.
Posted on January 16, 2008How to Keep Trees Healthy in winter
During the winter, extremes of temperature, as well as excess water or periods of cold drought, can be particularly stressful for trees. Preparing your trees for winter, and taking care of them during the coldest months, will help your trees stay...
Posted on January 16, 2008How to Determine If You Need a Lawn Care Professional
Lawn care is simply mowing the lawn and raking the leaves, right? Who needs help with that? Lawn care is much more than that and even the mowing alone can keep a person busy during a good growing season. So, the real question becomes: How do I know...
Posted on January 16, 2008Different Fertilizers for Different Lawns-a Quick Guide
In order to have a beautiful lawn, provide adequate food, protection, and water, and keep it well manicured! Fertilizers are the primary source of supplying a lawn with its first two basic needs.
Posted on November 30, 2007Warning Signs that your Lawn Needs Professional Help
Who knew that lawns were so smart? They are so brilliant that they will actually give you clear-cut signs when they are in need of professional maintenance. And you don't have to be a professional gardener either, just observant. If you pay attention...
Posted on November 30, 2007Top Five Tools Needed for Lawn Care
There are many things that you need to have in your arsenal to make sure that your lawn care can be completed in a timely and organized fashion. Simply going out there with a shovel isn't going to help you with your lawn care. Because there are many...
Posted on November 30, 2007Top Five Lawn Diseases that Can Destroy Your Lawn
Most lawn diseases are the result of fungus and fungus can destroy your lawn. Here is some important information about these diseases
Posted on November 30, 2007Successfully Growing a Lawn from Scratch
There are two established methods for growing a lawn from scratch. One is to use sod rolls that have already been grown. The second is to do it yourself with seed, fertilizer and water. Pre-grown sod is quick and easy, but becomes rather costly if...
Posted on November 30, 2007Lawn Damage from Moles
If you have seen mounds of dirt on your lawn, you should know what they indicate. Mounds of dirt are often a warning sign that moles are calling your lawn their new home. This situation requires answers to some important questions such as: What...
Posted on November 30, 2007Lawn Care and Landscaping-what are the Differences?
When you are looking to take care of your lawn, you probably aren't worried about what the difference is between lawn care and landscaping. However, when it comes to buying tools, doing the process, and seeing the finished product, you are probably...
Posted on October 31, 2007Plants and Shrubs that can withstand the winter
Many people give up on gardening when the cold temperatures of winter roll around. This is unnecessary because there are a wide variety of plants and shrubs that are hardy enough to withstand the harshest winter conditions. Many of these plants and...
Posted on October 31, 2007Top Five Pests That Can Destroy Your Lawn
Most homeowners take great pride in their lawns, giving them constant care and attention; dutifully rooting out crab grass and catching dandelions before they go to seed, and applying lawn fertilizer in precise patterns on a set schedule....
Posted on October 31, 2007How to Decide On a Tree Arrangement for Your Property
One of the most enjoyable parts about owning a new home, or doing extensive work on an existing home is creating an attractively landscaped exterior. Before you start digging up the ground however it is important to have a clear design goal in mind...
Posted on October 31, 2007How to Choose the Right Shrubs for Your Yard
Choosing the right shrubs for your yard is based largely upon what to hope to achieve in your landscape design. Shrubs can play any number of different landscaping rolls from structural to purely decorative, and anything in between. Finding the right...
Posted on October 31, 2007Gardening tips for the fall season
Now that the dog days of summer have finally passed, it's time to start thinking about a few key fall gardening chores. These tasks will both provide you with colorful fall foliage as well as protect your summer plants for the following season....
Posted on October 31, 2007How to tell if a tree is diseased
Tree disease has been an ongoing problem for landscapers for decades and can be a costly and dangerous expense. There are several things you should look for when trying to determine which or if a tree is infected with the nearly one hundred diseases...
