Lawn Care
As wet weather continues into spring and rain harvesting becomes an increasingly interesting hobby, what comes next may be nagging mosquitoes. They love standing water, but even moisture in your lawn is enough to allow them to reproduce. Gnats also love to nest in a moist lawn. Pretty soon, mosquitoes are biting at your ankles every time you mow the lawn, and clouds of gnats are hovering above your beautiful carpet of green. If the idea of ... Read the rest of this story
Some of you, even in a drought situation, may not be ready to get rid of your thirsty lawn. Taking shorter showers can only go so far in your water conservation plan. Rain harvesting can ease your conscience. According to the Long Beach Water Department, 50 percent of all water used in homes is for landscape irrigation. That’s a lot of water, especially in a drought situation. Using a rain barrel for rain harvesting might help cut ... Read the rest of this story
The recipe for a dull front lawn or backyard seems to be a big rectangle of lawn edged with foliage. I’m not sure where that idea came from, but it is not the most unique look. Break up your blanket of green by adding a path, or creating a flower bed or herb garden. Turning the blanket into more of a quilt is a great way to add interest to your front lawn or backyard. Creating a ... Read the rest of this story
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