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2). Mulching Benefits / Organic And Inorganic Mulch Types By : Francis Kilkelly
Mulching is the practice of placing a loose surface onto the surface of soil in your flower or vegetable garden in order to protect, insulate and beautify the area. This loose covering is called a mulch and it can be either of an organic or inorganic variety. Examples of mulches include compost, stone and grass clippings. Every gardener should understand the many benefits of mulching the soil in their garden.
Article Related to: soil, mulch, mulching, mulches, compost, bark, grass, organic, nutrients, garden, lawn, flowers
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3). Green Grass Cutting: Reel Lawnmowers By : John Francis
Many of today's new homeowners are looking for environmentally friendly solutions to yard maintenance. Reel lawnmowers are not a new idea, but they are gaining in popularity. Environmentally conscious homeowners are giving up their self-propelled, petroleum powered mowers for the old fashioned, muscle powered versions in record numbers.
Reel lawnmowers differ from typical lawnmowers in several important ways.
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4). How much water does a lawn really need? By : Robin Reckard
Well, while your soil type, the amount of sunshine, and the climate all come into play, a good rule of thumb is 1 to 1 1/2 inches a week.
What is most important is HOW you water. You want to water deeply and infrequently to have a healthy deep rooted grass lawn.
Let's say you decide on 1 1/2 inches a week. You can do it in 2 doses or one, but don't do just a little each day.
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5). The Eastern White Pine Tree By : b hirst
The Eastern White Pine Tree
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8). Tips for feeding your lawn nitrogen By : Robin Reckard
Nitrogen is vital to your lawn and is one of the most popular fertilizers. You need nitrogen because chlorophyll depends on it as do other proteins and amino acids. These in turn are what makes your lawn green and causes it to grow well.
Some things to look for to see if your grass has a nitrogen deficiency are; if it turns yellow despite watering, the grass doesn't grow quickly, diseases are present in your lawn, or if the grass turf starts getting thinner.
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9). A Take on Grasses - Appreciating the Lowly but Important Garden Element By : Khieng Chho
When the subject of gardens and landscaping is brought to a conversation, the first things that pop into people’s minds are trees, shrubs, flowers. Rarely do people take notice of something very significant and crucial for the beauty of most landscapes – grasses. Humans step on them, children play on them, dogs roll over them, but most of the time people ignore these prominent figures of gardens and parks.
Article Related to: grass, bermuda grass, blue grass, bahia grass, buffalo grass, kentucky bluegrass
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10). Autumn Lawn Care Tasks With Tips By : James Kilkelly
Summer officially gives way to autumn on the 22nd of September, which is known as the autumnal equinox, but for the lawn owner autumn begins much earlier. This is because the green keeping tasks for autumn begin from the 1st day of September.
Your first task is to make changes to your mowing method, I would suggest raising the height of cut by 1cm above your summer mowing height which will give you an ultimate mowing height of 3cm (1 ¼ inches).
Article Related to: autumn, lawn, care, grass, seed, aeration
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12). Yard and Garden Trends for 2006 By : Kate Robertson
Spring has sprung, and another exciting season of gardening is upon us! Gardening has made a huge resurgence in recent years, as the hobby of choice for thousands of homeowners across this great country of ours. Our task, in this article, is to document some of the hottest trends in yard and garden décor for 2006. Are you ready?
One thing we have noted over the years is the increasing use of yard space as an extension of one's home.
Article Related to: yard, garden, wind, chimes, weather, trends, grass, arbors, plants, sculptures
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13). Preparing For A Neighborhood Summer Job By : Amy Foster
Do you have a young person in the house who wants to make extra money? If so, you can teach that young adult how to use the lawn mower. Not only can they help maintain the landscaping at home, but they can also make a little extra cash by mowing for neighbors. Some basic safety needs to be explained before you turn him/her loose on the yard. To help keep the operator safe and the mower in good condition, you should point out all the different obstacles that should be avoided as he/she drives or pushes the mower through the grass.
Article Related to: landscaping, gardening, grass, tree, roots, flowers
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16). The Natural Way to Lawn Improvement By : ian Williamson
Nothing says summer quite like walking barefoot through the cool, fresh grass. But many products that promise a greener lawn often recruit the use of thick, heavy pesticides that can be harmful to your skin and health. To help keep your grass thriving all summer long, follow these easy tips!
Article Related to: lawn, garden, grass
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17). How to spot Weeds and deal with them By : Paul Duxbury
One man's weed is another's wild flower. In this article we examine how to deal with weeds to keep your lawn looking perfect.
Article Related to: lawn, dream, weeds, pesticides, green, lush, grass, soil, garden, improvement, mow
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21). Did you know this about Bamboo Furniture? By : ameritor
Use Bamboo Furniture for Your Patio or Sunroom
Here is something new and exciting to consider! Step away from the mundane and normal,and look at this alternative.
Are you looking for a relaxed set of patio furniture? Have you recently built a sunroom and wish to add a beautiful but comfortable touch to it? Are you sick of seeing the selfsame old wicker furniture day in and day out? You should think of purchasing some bamboo furniture.
Article Related to: bamboo, furniture, grass, flooring, curtains
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22). Lawn Mowers – A simple invention that saves a great deal of time. By : john
Invented in Gloucestershire, England around 1830 by freelance engineer Edwin Beard Budding (wikipedia), the lawn mower is an indispesable tool. The first lawn mowers were rotating blades pushed along on wheels, massively reducing the time that it took to cut large lawns with a scythe. Many decades later came the steam powered and eventaully the petrol driven lawn mowers.
Article Related to: grass, lawnmower, gardens
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