Lawn Care
Think of the most beautiful grass you have ever seen. You are likely thinking of one of two places: a major league baseball park or a golf course. From the pitcher’s mound to center field and from the fairway to the hole, both of these venues sport a carpet of green that is smooth, even in color and height–perfection! Maybe your lawn looks like that and maybe not. If it does, it is likely that you spend ... Read the rest of this story
Whether you use a sprinkler on the end of a hose or have an in-ground sprinkler system, spring is the time to do a sprinkler check-up. Lawn Care Under Pressure Check your water pressure. Most sprinklers require a minimum pressure to work correctly. Spray heads spray water steadily over one area. They need between 20 and 30 psi (pounds per square inch) to work correctly. Rotor heads–or Rain Bird sprinkler heads, rotate while they spray a stream of water on ... Read the rest of this story
Mar
9
Progressive Grass Shacks: Consider a Green Roof Made of Turf Grass
By: Leslie
In: Grass Types, Lawn Care
Last week I wrote about the cooling benefits of grass and touched on the green architectural benefits of having a green roof. I thought it would be interesting to take that a step further and brought in an expert on the subject. Sarah Mills is an environmental consultant in Southern California helping governments, educational institutions, and businesses begin or expand their sustainability initiatives. These are the questions I asked and Sarah’s answers. Q: What are the advantages ... Read the rest of this story
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