Lawn Care
Raking seems like a lot of work to just move compost material from where it will do some good to a container somewhere else on your property. In a few months you will haul that material out of the container and add it back to where you found it. Sure, it makes your home look neat and clean, and raking leaves can be considered good exercise, but is it necessary? The Evils of Not Raking There are warnings ... Read the rest of this story
Do you have an area of your yard that slopes and is awkward to mow? Perhaps you have considered planting something there but you don’t want to spend a lot of time maintaining it. Do you have a shady area under a tree where your grass never seems to grow? Slopes and shade (and a few other spots) are wonderful places to plant mondo grass. Growing Mondo … Not So Bizarro Mondo grass grows in tufts (clumps) and ... Read the rest of this story
Before you plant a yard, a flower bed, or even a pot, find out what maintenance is required to keep those plants looking great. There’s no sense in planting the landscape only to have it deteriorate completely in just one season. Flowers Annuals, perennials, vines, bulbs, seeds–make sure you can keep up with the deadheading, the trimming, the fertilizing, and looking out for predators from the insect world. Worst case scenario: go to the florist! Trees Trees need maintenance too. ... Read the rest of this story
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