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3). 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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5). 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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7). 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.
Article Related to: nitrogen, lawn, grass, apply, fertilizer, feeding your lawn, lawn nitrogen
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9). Palm Trees – Uses And Locations By : Henry Gallant
Palm trees, scientifically known as Arecaceae or Palmae, are trees belonging to a family of monocot flowering plants. There are approximately 2,600 different species of palm trees, the majority of which are native to tropical or subtropical climates. Some well-known trees that belong to this group include coconut trees, rattan trees, and date palm trees.
Article Related to: trees, tree, gardening, christmas, lawn, outdoors, environment
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11). Soil PH And Its Effect On Your Garden By : Francis Kilkelly
As you may have observed from your gardening experiences plants can be fussy things. The right location, amount of sunlight and 101 other factors influence your plant's growing ability. One factor which is very beneficial in understanding before putting that new plant into the earth is soil pH.
What is Soil pH?
Let's get all scientific for a moment and learn what pH is.
Article Related to: ph, soil, garden, lawn, plants, flowers, acidic, alkaline, scale
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12). The Herbaceous Or Perennial Border, Plant Selection And Planting Tips By : James Kilkelly
So, your perennial border is prepared with the requisite quantities of plant food soil and drainage grit if required. What’s next?
* Plant Selection
Once you have gotten this far in the process, it is time to think about actually selecting the plants that will populate the bed or border itself.
My first piece of advice to gardeners selecting perennial plants is to let your mind “drift”.
Article Related to: perennials, borders, herbaceous, lawn, planting, selection, plant, watering
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15). Soil Basics - Creating Fertile, Healthy Soil By : Francis Kilkelly
Have you ever looked at the soil in your garden and considered it as anything more than soil? If not you should because there is a lot more there than meets the eye. It performs many functions that you may not be aware of and having good quality soil in your garden is essential for your plants. In this article we will look at the functions of soil, what different types there are and finally some ways to make it healthier.
Article Related to: soil, nutrients, lawn, garden, texture, clay, sand, silt, loamy, compost, manure, fertilizer
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20). Lawn Mowers By : Graeme Ramsey
With the huge variety of lawnmowers on the market it can be quite confusing deciding on which lawnmower will be the best for your property.
There are three main types of lawnmowers, and they are the cylinder, the rotary and the hover lawnmower.
The rotary lawnmower is the most common of the three and it is suitable for most types of properties as there are various types of rotary lawnmowers that are designed for any lawn that you are likely to encounter.
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21). The Herbaceous Or Perennial Border, An Option For You? By : James Kilkelly
If I say herbaceous border or perennial border to you, what comes to mind?
To many people this conjures up images of gardens filled with colourful blooms all summer, only to become empty and barren of flower or leaf during autumn and winter. Many more of you will think of landlord’s estate grounds, staffed by teams of subservient garden workers. These workers tend the herbaceous borders requiring constant deadheading, pruning, staking, mulching, feeding, watering and division.
Article Related to: perennials, borders, herbaceous, lawn, layout, preperation
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24). Why Invest In A Gazebo? By : Matt Shupe
Being cooped up in the enclosure of your home can be enjoyable when it is well-ventilated. However, no matter how enjoyable it is, there is always a point when you wish you can go somewhere, feel the breeze and smell the flowers.
Many homeowners are aware of the stifling effect of staying indoors for a regular period so they invest in a gazebo or a summerhouse.
Article Related to: gazebos, home improvement, yard, lawn
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