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Choosing grass for your lawn.

20 May

How to Grow Ornamental Grass From Seed – Courtesy of GardenGuides.com

Choosing grass for your yard is a very important task. The grass you choose needs to fit your landscape maintenance plans as well as have the ability to thrive. You may choose to lay sod or seed or you may choose ornamental grass.

First, choose where you will lay the grass and remember that you be sure that you can efficiently water and care for the lawn. Lawn grass works better in larger square areas, which makes it easier to water and mow.

You will want to consider doing a soil analysis to do soil conditions. You can increase the chances of having a successful lawn by choosing grass sod or seed compatible with the soil that you have in place. Also, consider the climate of the location you live in before you choose the grass you want to plant. Bermuda grass and St. Augustine work well in hot climates, Kentucky bluegrass is popular but does not do well in drought conditions. Then hardy zoysia grass, buffalo grass and centipede grass are good for locations that don’t see much water.

Ornamental grass is not good for using as the lawn. They grow taller and look more distinctive and needs less maintenance. Some ornamental grasses do well in dry soil while others require more moisture.

You need to consider how long the grass will grow and remember that the willows and other large grasses do work well in small areas. In a large area you can look at planting fewer different types of grasses. Ornamental grasses should be planted in large patches of color and/or texture which can contrast nicely with other portions of landscape.

Another thing that you will want to consider is your budget for your lawn. Each grass is different when it comes to lawn care, will you do it yourself or will you hire a lawn care company to work in your yard.

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Educating yourself on soil and grass to choose.

18 May

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Growing fig trees.

13 May

One tree that is popular for their sweet and delicious fruit is fig trees. They can be grown in warmer climates but also do well in colder areas if you give them proper protection. They can be grown in containers so that you can bring them in out of the extreme cold. There are several types of figs to chose from. Some produce green or golden figs that have mild flavor or purple, reddish or dark brown figs which have a bolder flavor.

You can propagate fig trees, which means you take a cutting from an area of new growth on an established tree. In order for the cutting to develop roots, you will need to take it in late winter when the tree is dormant. You will wrap the cuttings in a damp paper towel and place in the freezer for two weeks.
Now you will need to trim the edges at a slant and apply a rooting hormone, place in rich, well drained soil mix and keep moist until the roots appear. Another way to get the tree started is to get seedlings or a young tree from a garden center.

Now you will want to pick a location for your tree, be sure that the spot gets at least 8 hours of sun per day. Morning sun is most important so that the dew will dry quickly in the mornings, which will assist in preventing fungus and disease. Place fig trees at least ten feet apart. You will want to mix compost into the soil, but not manure. New trees must be kept moist, but once they are established only need be watered during prolonged dry periods. If you grow a fig tree in a container then transplant, it will need a bit more care, as the soil will dry more quickly.

Fig trees grown in colder climates require special care to protect against winter weather. Wrap the trees in burlap and place a layer of clear plastic over the burlap. This will help them not to get cold weather damage. Insulating the base of the fig trees with straw or old leaves is a good thing. Container grown fig trees can be moved to a garage or shed for the winter. They require little light and little water during the dormant period.

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Tips on how to grow grapes.

10 May

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Growing a peach tree from a pit.

04 May

A peach tree can be grown from a pit or a seed, but be sure that a peach tree can be grown in your zone.

You must be in the right zone in order to grow a peach tree. To be sure that you can grow a peach tree in your zone, you can go to the Arbor Day Foundation website and look in the resource center. You will need to enter your zip code and it will let you know they types of trees that you can grow based on where you reside.

Now gather pits. You may consider sampling peaches from the trees of neighbors or farmer’s markets. Once you find a peach that you find tasty, save the seed for your own tree.

One method for germinating the seed is to satisfy the seed. It must get cold before it will germinate. Collect peach seeds during summer months and sow them directly into the ground in the fall. Be sure the area is free of weeds and grass before planting. The seeds must be planted 4 inches deep and in a row. Mulch the area and be sure to mark the row. In the spring, the seed will begin to sprout. You will want to water during dry spells.

Another method is to place the seed in a small pot or cup filled with potting soil three months before your last frost. Be sure that the pot is no bigger than a ziploc baggie. First, dampen the soil but not make the soil too soggy. Now take the pot out of the bag and place in a sunny spot in the house. Keep the soil moist and temperature at around 70 degrees. Transplant the tree in the spring. Again, plant the seed 4 inches deep and in a row. Be sure to mulch and mark your rows so that they do not get mowed. Be sure to water during dry spells.

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