The lawn or the garden in a residential place or even in a commercial place produces either good or bad ambiance. A beautiful lawn or garden can provide relaxation for everyone that enters, especially when it comes with a craftily made landscape.
A lovely and healthy lawn or garden can resist the destruction from injurious weeds, pests and illnesses, and is truly beneficial to the surroundings. There is no such thing, as a lasting fast-fix, lawn or garden problems, using the pesticides. Creating a delightful and well-fitting lawn or garden must be planned, executed and then maintained, with utmost care and dedication.
There are things or factors to be considered in making a wonderful lawn or garden. There is a need to develop a fertile soil, having the suitable acidity balance, nutrients and appropriate texture. Utilize the type of grass that suits the growing conditions, and weather in your location. If for an instance, your place is rainy in most days of the year, it will be beneficial to plant the type of grass that needs lots of water.
You have to realize that a thicker lawn will help to control weeds. Healthy lawns with longer grass, approximately three inches, will make it impossible for weeds to catch hold, and reduce your insect and fungus problems. Longer grass has tough roots and can hold water better. Water your lawn or garden in the morning, if possible before the sun come up and preferably in short time duration so the soil will be able to absorb the water. There is no need for your water to run down your driveway or street.
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Proper thickness of thatch, must be observed, so it doesn't hinder the water and nutrients from reaching the roots of the grass. Try not to use inorganic fertilizer, because it can produce thicker layers of thatch. And be aware of the types of grasses that are prone to thatch growth. Pesticides must be used according to the instructions label and only if you have no other option.
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After mowing the lawn, let some of the grass trimmings remain for they will be absorbed as nutrients to the soil. Also allow your lawn to breathe by taking out small amounts of soil once a year. This will aerate the roots of the grass. With cool season grasses aerate in the fall, with warm season grasses aerate in late spring.
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When using the lawn mower be sure that the container of gasoline does not have any leak. Such containers can also exude hydrocarbons, which are hazardous to the environment. You have to use the proper containers. Fuel the equipment in a concrete or asphalt area and utilize a funnel in order to avoid spillage or splashing of gasoline to the lawn and to the equipment itself.
Find a well-ventilated area where you can perform the fueling in order to diffuse the vapors. Keep the gasoline in a properly sealed container and in a cool and dry area. Do not place in direct sunlight and do not place it on top of a cabinet or in the trunk of a vehicle to avoid falling and spillage.
Make sure that the gasoline will not spill on the ground or close to any water supply. Dispose of it properly and if necessary ask for some assistance from the disposal unit of your town. Responsibility to the environment, is our job, and must always be given priority, while trying to maintain a lawn or garden.
Fencing your lawn or garden is also an important part of the picture. It does not only prevent strangers from entering your yard but it also adds an accent to your overall landscape. There are many different types of fences that you could choose from, such as chain link fences, split rail fence or a white picket fence.
Another good idea to liven up your lawn is to develop some garden fountain or a small pond. The sound of falling water is very calming and gives a serene feeling, that’s why ponds and mini water falls are getting popular nowadays.
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Keeping the lawn or garden beautiful and healthy is an enjoyable and relaxing task, and the end product is worth all the efforts, time, and money spent to do it.
A lovely and healthy lawn or garden can resist the destruction from injurious weeds, pests and illnesses, and is truly beneficial to the surroundings. There is no such thing, as a lasting fast-fix, lawn or garden problems, using the pesticides. Creating a delightful and well-fitting lawn or garden must be planned, executed and then maintained, with utmost care and dedication.
Things to Consider
There are things or factors to be considered in making a wonderful lawn or garden. There is a need to develop a fertile soil, having the suitable acidity balance, nutrients and appropriate texture. Utilize the type of grass that suits the growing conditions, and weather in your location. If for an instance, your place is rainy in most days of the year, it will be beneficial to plant the type of grass that needs lots of water.
You have to realize that a thicker lawn will help to control weeds. Healthy lawns with longer grass, approximately three inches, will make it impossible for weeds to catch hold, and reduce your insect and fungus problems. Longer grass has tough roots and can hold water better. Water your lawn or garden in the morning, if possible before the sun come up and preferably in short time duration so the soil will be able to absorb the water. There is no need for your water to run down your driveway or street.
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Proper thickness of thatch, must be observed, so it doesn't hinder the water and nutrients from reaching the roots of the grass. Try not to use inorganic fertilizer, because it can produce thicker layers of thatch. And be aware of the types of grasses that are prone to thatch growth. Pesticides must be used according to the instructions label and only if you have no other option.
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After mowing the lawn, let some of the grass trimmings remain for they will be absorbed as nutrients to the soil. Also allow your lawn to breathe by taking out small amounts of soil once a year. This will aerate the roots of the grass. With cool season grasses aerate in the fall, with warm season grasses aerate in late spring.
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The Handling of Gasoline
When using the lawn mower be sure that the container of gasoline does not have any leak. Such containers can also exude hydrocarbons, which are hazardous to the environment. You have to use the proper containers. Fuel the equipment in a concrete or asphalt area and utilize a funnel in order to avoid spillage or splashing of gasoline to the lawn and to the equipment itself.
Find a well-ventilated area where you can perform the fueling in order to diffuse the vapors. Keep the gasoline in a properly sealed container and in a cool and dry area. Do not place in direct sunlight and do not place it on top of a cabinet or in the trunk of a vehicle to avoid falling and spillage.
Make sure that the gasoline will not spill on the ground or close to any water supply. Dispose of it properly and if necessary ask for some assistance from the disposal unit of your town. Responsibility to the environment, is our job, and must always be given priority, while trying to maintain a lawn or garden.
Fencing Your Lawn
Fencing your lawn or garden is also an important part of the picture. It does not only prevent strangers from entering your yard but it also adds an accent to your overall landscape. There are many different types of fences that you could choose from, such as chain link fences, split rail fence or a white picket fence.
Water Features
Another good idea to liven up your lawn is to develop some garden fountain or a small pond. The sound of falling water is very calming and gives a serene feeling, that’s why ponds and mini water falls are getting popular nowadays.
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Keeping the lawn or garden beautiful and healthy is an enjoyable and relaxing task, and the end product is worth all the efforts, time, and money spent to do it.
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