The home appliance industry has witnessed some of the maximum innovations that have take place at the most rapid pace. The ceiling fans are no exception to this fact. Not only the technology but even the designing and patterns of the fans has improved immensely over a few decades. However, the attraction for the old design and technology still exis...
As far as the concern of the growth of a beautiful green and thick lawn goes nutrition or feeding is always an integral part. The rest that matters all is the hows, whats, and whens about the nutrition of the lawns. Here in this part of article we are going to focus on the whens of the ...
If there is normal, rainfall occurring then there will not be enough of moisture in the soil, which is very much necessary. The grass that is growing instead of going green goes brown on the contrary. To ensure you with high quality of lawn then proper watering is needed. If the footprints remain while you are walking around the lawn or a little ch...
Chemical fertilizers are an integral and inherent part of modern agriculture and even gardening. Fertilizers provide the plants with manures that results in the lush growth of the plants faster growth of the fruits and flowers. However inappropriate and over application of fertilizers may also con...
Generally a shredder is a machinery device that is used in tearing objects into smaller pieces. The most common types of shredders are the paper shredders and the garden waste shredders. Common applications of the garden waste shredders are found in garbage disposal. There are also shredders that are specifically designed and made for the shredding...
The Extension Division of Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland have developed a seed labeling system, which is being used for Kentucky bluegrass. These seeds and blends adhere to the quality standards of the Division. They are inspected and certified by the Virginia Crop Improvement Association not to have grave weed contaminants and posses...
Weeds spoil the beauty of a lawn. Herbicides are used to kill weeds eg. Crabgrass, bentgrass, dandelion, bigweed etc. Herbicides should be applied during early spring or fall. Dry atmosphere is necessary for optimum use. Application during hot weather, rainy climate or strong winds must be avoided. Whenever possible spot treatment must be done. Irr...
Plants utilize the nutrients in the soil through their roots and the balance in the soil diminishes. So we use fertilizers to revive the soil. Dearth of Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorus causes sluggish growth and lawn thinning. Excess results in increased leaves and roots and vulnerability to natural stresses. Hence an optimum quantum is desirabl...
The first step is to remove the thatch, weeds, stones, sticks from the lawn and provide the grass seed space to shoot up. Make the soil loose in uncovered parts upto a depth of 1” with a cultivator. On these spots apply a grass fertilizer or some compost. If these parts are a lot compacted, loosen the soil upto 6”. It is required to add peat moss t...
Creating and maintaining quality lawn grass involves more than irrigation, fertilization, and pesticide applications. A dense, healthy turf demands proper mowing techniques, occasional detaching, and aerification in addition to the fertilization and pest control for the improvement in the lawn. You need to know when and how to use the cultural perf...