Lawn Care
In the pursuit of conserving water it really comes down to a question of cost or conscience. What is it for you? Cost: Reading Your Water Bill Your water bill likely reflects units of water that you use each billing period using the term CCF. Using Roman numeral C for 100, CCF stands for one hundred cubic feet of water. One CCF is 748 gallons. Picture 748 plastic one gallon jugs. That’s a lot of water! You probably ... Read the rest of this story
Keeping your lawn lush throughout the summer doesn’t have to mean dousing your grass with a million gallons of water. Instead, keep the grass a little bit longer than usual and you can water less. There are several advantages to “mowing long.” Letting the grass blades get a little longer can reduce the growth, which lowers the water demand: Water and growth are directly proportionate. Watering less leads to slower growth which in turn takes less water. Easy ... Read the rest of this story
Pools of light: that is what you want to achieve whenever you are decorating a room. Your backyard–your outdoor room–is no exception. That beautiful carpet of lawn that you painstakingly care for looks black and scary in the night. Why should you only enjoy its beauty during the day? Lighting the Path Outdoor lighting should come from a number of sources on varying levels. You might have a few solar lights placed on the perimeter of your lawn ... Read the rest of this story
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