Archive for 'Lawn care'

Could Your Garden be Greener?- Making It as Green as Envy!

March 11th, 2010 – 9:23 am Posted by Patti

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 [...]

Choosing Materials Suitable for Mulch

September 9th, 2009 – 6:00 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: 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 [...]

Getting Better Acquainted with Your Soil

June 23rd, 2009 – 10:18 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: 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 [...]

Make Your Next Mower a Mulching Mower!

April 14th, 2009 – 10:18 am Posted by Patti
Tagged as: Gardening, Lawn care

If you are an environmentally friendly person who is in need of a new mower, then you should turn your attention to all of the advantages that come with purchasing a mulching mower.
A mulching mower is a modern type of mower that comes with a special blade that does not just cut grass- it cuts [...]