Seeding the lawn can have great rewards if done properly. The first thing to do is to select a grass type that is suited to grow in that area. Measure the surface area of the lawn to determine the amount of seed required. The information printed on the seed packs will tell how much seed is needed per square foot. Take note of this information while...
Proper winter storage and maintenance means great summer performance of lawn equipments. As the cold weather blows in, encourage proper care of outdoor power equipment during all seasons. Proper maintenance now results in less downtime in the spring and when the equipment is most needed. Furthermore, not only will proper maintenance extend th...
A Rolling Leaf Sweeper gathers leaves on a lawn. It is manufactured of high strength steel covered with a rust resistant coating. The collection bag has a volume of 7 cubic feet. Some models of Leaf Sweeper and Garden Vacuum have a U shaped zip to empty its contents. A Deluxe Leaf Sweeper gathers leaves and lawn clippings. It has a 26” swath and an...
A hedge trimmer is an instrument or a mechanical device that runs on power and is used for the cutting or pruning of garden hedges. They are being categorized on the list of powered garden tools. Earlier times this cutting was done with the help of a knife or with pruning shears. These days with the advance of technology the hedge trimmers are bein...
New seeding is in need of intensive irrigation for getting established properly. Light and frequent watering is desirable so that the seed and surface are perpetually moist. They must be kept moist for 30 days after plantation. In summer, watering must be done 4 times in a day. During germination if soil dries out seedling may perish. Wherever sodd...
There are six types of moles in USA. Some of them are the Eastern Mole, Hairy-tailed Mole, and Star-nosed Mole. The first one is prevalent in Ohio. Moles are 6-8 inches long and three to six ounces in weight. Each female gives birth to two to six moles in a year. These can be expected in April or May. Their only use is that they consume insects. Ev...
People drink water when they are thirsty and it goes same with the plants as well. Too many variables can enter the picture like light, wind, rain, temperature, humidity and the type of plants installed. Keep the plants moist for two weeks, water everyday if it does not rain at least a half-inch. For the next two weeks water minimum three times per...
Leaves, grass, twigs, roots and other wastes from lawns sum up to approximately 18% of the annual municipal waste. For summer, grass makes up 50% of the municipal waste, while in fall leaves causes 60-80% of the total waste. This gigantic amount of wastes strains the municipal collection systems as it raises the expenses required for the extra equi...
A collection of blades of grass cut many times, bits of leaves and branches, roots and rhizomes that are decaying on the lawn are called a Thatch. This cut grass is left on the lawn as it provides nutrients to the soil, reduces water evaporation and shields from ice damage. But if the decomposition is very slow the thatch becomes a large layer. Thi...
Mulch is a mixture of entire or shredded leaves, grass clippings, bark, compost, pine needles or peanut shells encircled around a plant on top of the ground for enriching the soil. It acts as a protective layer on top of the soil. Don’t apply mulch very close to the plant. Applying mulch in early spring retains moisture and checks weed growth. It i...