If you're not sure, consider these easier-to-maintain alternatives, which will still leave your yard looking well-maintained:
- Mulch: If you've got a smaller yard, or a side yard, mulch could be an inexpensive alternative to grass.
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Leaving the Lawn Behind
July 25th, 2011 Dennis Mayer | Lawn care
If you live anywhere that was affected by the week-long heat wave that just broke, you might just find yourself staring out the window at a brown, withered lawn. Grass looks great, and it's fun to run around on in a well-manicured yard, but is it worth the hassle? Is it even "green" to pump hundreds of gallons (at least) of water through your sprinklers, just to keep your yard lush and green?
If you're not sure, consider these easier-to-maintain alternatives, which will still leave your yard looking well-maintained:
If you're not sure, consider these easier-to-maintain alternatives, which will still leave your yard looking well-maintained:
How to Have a Thicker, Greener Lawn
April 12th, 2011 Junou Mathieu | Lawn care
Having a thick, green lawn will improve the appearance of your home and make you the envy of your neighbors while increasing the value of your home at the same time. People are more likely to purchase a home that has a healthy, attractive lawn over a home that features dead, yellow grass. Since homes with beautiful lawns are more sought after, the owners can fairly easily increase the price of their home and still sell it with little difficulty.
Unfortunately, many homeowners have trouble keeping a lush lawn all year long. Each year, some owners are puzzled when they watch their lawn yellow or become overrun
Unfortunately, many homeowners have trouble keeping a lush lawn all year long. Each year, some owners are puzzled when they watch their lawn yellow or become overrun
Could Your Garden be Greener?- Making It as Green as Envy!
March 11th, 2010 Patti | Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn care
As you do a visual appraisal of your garden, do you realize that as far as green is concerned your garden just doesn’t make the grade? If you are looking for more ways to green up your garden and make it more ecological, here are some worthwhile suggestions. Allow these ideas to serve as a jumping off point for some ideas of your own!
If your yard does not have many trees (including smaller shrubs and bushes), then you need to plant some more. Trees are very good for the environment and are very pleasing to the eye. Plus, when strategically placed with the landscape in mind they
If your yard does not have many trees (including smaller shrubs and bushes), then you need to plant some more. Trees are very good for the environment and are very pleasing to the eye. Plus, when strategically placed with the landscape in mind they
Choosing Materials Suitable for Mulch
September 9th, 2009 Patti | Lawn care
Mulch is just a fancy word for organic matter that provides a covering and protective layer on top of soil. Mulch is designed to give back to your soil by feeding it with essential nutrients. It can help prevent your soil from drying out, as well as stunt the growth of weeds and keep it from being harmed by extreme weather.
Almost any type of organic substance can be used as mulch provided it is not fresh. For example, dead leaves work better than fresh leaves. The best quality compost for mulch needs to be rotted or if not, then well on its way to rotting.
One of the
Almost any type of organic substance can be used as mulch provided it is not fresh. For example, dead leaves work better than fresh leaves. The best quality compost for mulch needs to be rotted or if not, then well on its way to rotting.
One of the
Getting Better Acquainted with Your Soil
June 23rd, 2009 Patti | Gardening, Lawn care
Do you know what type of soil you have in your yard? What does the condition of your soil says about its health? One way to get better acquainted with your soil is to take a soil core sample. Doing so is similar to using a periscope of sorts to take a closer and more speculative look at what lies beneath your soil’s surface.
You can buy a special T-handled core sampler, or you can just use a spade or trowel. Doing this can help you to identify problems as they relate to your soil, and from there a diagnosis can be made. Doing this can aid you
You can buy a special T-handled core sampler, or you can just use a spade or trowel. Doing this can help you to identify problems as they relate to your soil, and from there a diagnosis can be made. Doing this can aid you
