Soil texture means the quantity (in percent) of sand, silt and clay in the soil. Texture affects moisture holding capability, aeration, drainage, condition of tilled soil, ability of getting compacted and nutrient retaining capacity of the soil. The perfect soil texture is loam and silt loam. The finest soil texture for a lawn is a sandy loam, havi...
Appropriate watering, fertilizing, weed control and mowing are key to success for existing lawn or establishing a new lawn from seed. New seedlings and seeds that have not yet germinated but have taken up water are extremely susceptible to heat and drought stresses. Proper watering is the difference between a beautiful crop of grass or no new grass...
It is also called Aeration. It is done by removing a block of soil and making holes in the soil or cutting channels in the soil. Equipment, which has hollow tines or spoons, arranged on a drum or disk is used. It removes blocks of soil 0.25 to 0.75 inches diameter and 2 to 4 inches deep when used on the lawn. Such machines can be rented from lawn/g...
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...
Generally a lawn has to take a lot of throbbing and still keep looking good, as it is all a matter of care. Here are a few tips from the very famous lawn specialist to keep the lawn in perfect condition.
Proper feeding of lawn
Do not let the lawn starve. Fertilizing is an essential part of lawn care and by giving the grass correct soi...
The sight of water has a cooling effect on any one and refreshes both the eyes and soul of a depressed person. Today, people have realised the effect of the sight and sound of water has a natural stress relieving and cooling effect. Wall fountains fill a room with a relaxing splashing sound. Placing a fountain on a wall does not take up precious ta...
Fountain whether it is small, tiny or large would always be a focal point for any one who walks into the room which has one installed. There are different types of fountains available in the market. They are made of different types of materials ranging from ceramic, to semi-precious jewels and crystals. The Roman Empire was famous for all types of ...
Tabletop water fountains offer serenity and tranquility; the waterfall sound creates a peaceful environment and a beautiful focal point. There are so many types of tabletop fountains available in the market made of different kinds of material. It is a difficult task when it comes to choosing the tabletop fountains. There are table fountains for bot...
Can one imagine a garden without a fountain? The children would love the sight of the water springing from the fountain in sprays. Not only the childern but the adults also enjoy the renewal and refreshing power the sight of water has .The sight of water has a cooling effect on any one and refreshes both the eyes and soul of an depressed person. In...
The sight of water has a cooling effect on any one and refreshes both the eyes and soul of a depressed person. Today the people have realised the effect of the sight and sound of water has a natural stress relieving and cooling effect. Hence , there are many types of fountains avaible in the market. The fountains are not only found in public garden...