The Benefits of Battery-Powered Equipment
There are a lot of sources of air pollution. Our cars may be most obvious, but dont forget about small engines. Lawn mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws all add emissions to the air. In fact, according to the Uni
Area to be seeded sq. ft. Type of seed (select one) Bluegrass or Bermuda Fescue or Ryegrass Bahi Pounds of seed needed to lbs. continue reading below Pl
Starting Seed Buy seed from a reputable company. For best germination, use fresh seed. If you have to store seed, keep it in dry containers in a cool, dark place. Sow seeds when the seed packet directs. Plant on a smal
Drought Survival for Your Lawn
Drought is a fact of life most of us have to deal with at some point. Whether the period of abnormally low moisture is long or short, you can prepare for your lawns survival. Here are some tips from the Turf Res
continue reading below Theres some science and a dash of magic involved in coaxing plants to achieve their potential. Learning the secret ingredients for plant growth -- food, light, and water -- gives you th
Saving Seeds Saving seeds of most hybrid annuals is a thankless task because not all of next years flowers will be up to the standards of this years cultivars; each year they will either get smaller in size or l
Area to be top-dressed, in square feet Percentage of organic matter you want to achieve Top dressing aids your lawn growth. Please note: For your convenience, this calculation has been rounded up sligh
continue reading below Peaches fresh from the garden: Its the perfect picture of summer. Cant you just feel the juice running down your chin? Its perfectly reasonable to think you can learn how to grow
Give Your Dog Spatial Cues Throw your dog a proverbial bone by planting to give him a sense of boundary. Space plants close together in areas you want to designate as off-limits, and understand that the rest of
1. Remove blade from mower. Disconnect the spark plug or unplug the mower. Then turn the mower over and remove the nut that attaches the blade to the motor. Then remove the blade. continue reading below
Lawns The secret to a care-free lawn that requires less water, fertilizer, and mowing is all at the roots. Work on improving the soil by aerating and using organic-base fertilizers, and your grass roots will dig
What Youll Need Boiled linseed oilLight machine oilMedium-grit sandpaperSteel woolFileWire BrushVise continue reading below Step 1 Start by cleaning the metal parts of your tools. Use a wire bru
Place the seeds in paper envelopes. Saving seeds of most hybrid annuals is a thankless task because not all of next years flowers will be up to the standards of this years cultivars; each year they will either g
A soil test has been noted by successful gardeners as the most efficient and money-saving step toward better gardening. A soil test measures levels of nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) in your gard
Working with soil can quickly dry out hands and cause cracking, not to mention it can leave behind ground-in dirt thats hard to remove, especially under fingernails. Gloves protect hands from soil and drying, an
Look for sharp, tightly alignedblades with smoothly functioninggears. Hand pruners are lighter and more maneuverable than either loppers or shears. They are also the tool used most often for making precision s
How would you characterize your soil? Is it poor, boggy muck that drains poorly and lacks nutrients? Could it be the red clay of Georgia, the sandy clay of Texas, or the caliche (sandy, rocky, alkaline stuff) of Arizon
Note: Because of this regions climate conditions, a lawn may not be the most budget-friendly or environmentally responsible choice. Check with your countys cooperative extension service to find out if a lawn mak
How to Turn Your Yard into a Personal Gym
Get Started Who says that the best workouts only happen inside a gym? "Yard work is actually a great way to spruce yourself up as well as your yard," says Liz Neporent, author of numerous fitness books
If you properly prepare your garden soil before you start to plant, youll save yourself endless hours and considerable expense in trying to make up for deficiencies later.Of course, there are plants for just about ever
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