Archive for the ‘Landscaping’ Category
21
Jun
Are you planning to do new things with your landscape? People get much enjoyment from ponds in their backyards. Water in a natural setting is very relaxing. If you are trying to make your backyard into a peaceful spot that you, your family and friends can enjoy, consider a pond.
Small yards can even benefit from a pond. They can be raised and set into corners of patio filled yards with aquatic plants and fish, if you choose. You can get daily enjoyment from a bubbling fountain as well.
If your backyard is large, consider putting the pond at the back so that wildlife can enjoy the pond. Frogs and turtles will get much enjoyment from it. You can create a grove to attract birds as well.
Koi fish, native to Japan, is a more exotic choice of fish to place in your pod as well. If you choose the Koi fish, you will need to research what their needs are before building your pond.
If you are not interested in having fish, you may consider a wishing fountain. If your space is large enough, you can construct a fake river bed which feeds into your pond with a pump that cycles the water back to the beginning of the river.
When to fertilize your yard.
15
Jun
As most of you know it is a huge effort to make your lawn perfect. One of the best things you can do is fertilize your grass at least once or twice a year. There is some debate over when you should fertilize though.
Southern Lawn Care: The timing of fertilizing your yard is based on where you live. Shop for fertilizer that has three active compontents: nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Nitrogen will help to keep your grass green, if you purchase a fertilizer with higher amounts of nitrogen, the best time to fertilize is in the fall in warmer parts of the country. You will want to fertilize in the fall as temperatures begin to go below 70 degrees if you are using a phosphorous based fertilizer. This will assist in growing a strong root system. Potassium will assist in the health and heartiness of your lawn. Some manufacturers offer mixtures based on where you live.
Northern Lawn Care: In cooler regions, there are two key periods for fertilizer: mid spring when the last frost is over and early fall when temperatures get below 70 degrees. Fertilizing at these times of the year will assist you in less weeds so that you don’t have to waste money feeding them as well.
