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10 Reasons To Love Your Lawn | (BPT) – As summer approaches and your thoughts turn to home improvement and the outdoors, you’re probably considering a variety of ways to make your home more comfortable, more attractive and more environmentally sustainable – while hopefully increasing its value as well. One feature that can achieve all these goals is […]
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With 2013 as the hottest year on record, and the mercury continuing to climb to record highs, there are urgent calls for increased green space in urban areas to mitigate the impact of heatwaves. The Age spoke to 202020 Vision advocate and sustainable urban development expert Professor Steffen Lehmann this week. He says ”we have
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Like Spring, Autumn is a very important time of the year for your lawn. This is the time when you need to get your lawn ready to battle the elements of winter to minimise the effects of the cooler months. Fertilising Although the days are certainly cooler, there is still enough warmth in your
Trying to get the Family backyard “cricket oval” ready for the Family Boxing Day Cricket match? Here are some handy Summer Lawn Care Tips for a hassle free lawn: • With hot dry temperatures around less frequent, deeper waterings are recommended, this will encourage strong root growth. • Give your Lawn Mower a Tune-Up. Chances
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Unfortunately, knowledge isn’t hereditary. We learn as we go, this is especially true when it comes to lawn care. Every first-time homeowner has to go through the same basic steps to learn how to care for their lawn. Should I set my lawn mower to a specific cutting height? How much water should I use?
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Mowing is the most common cultural practice used on lawns around the world. In fact the ability to tolerate mowing is one of the criteria that separate turfgrasses from the rest of the grass species. There are many misconceptions about mowing that can lead to a less than perfect lawn and many homeowners are making
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Growing turfgrass in shade is a major problem for many homeowners because an estimated 20 to 25 percent of all grassy areas in the U.S. are shaded to varying degrees. While it’s not always advisable to try to maintain beautiful grass in all shaded conditions, the following five-steps are recommended to maximise turf in shade
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Let’s begin by addressing what thatch isn’t. Thatch is not created by clippings that are left on the lawn after mowing. In fact, the best thing you can do for your lawn and the environment is to leave the clippings on your lawn. (Of course we’re not suggesting that you leave a pile of thick
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The calendar suggests that April 22nd is Earth Day. One solitary day set aside to increase everyone’s awareness of our environment and serve as a means to heighten the public’s consciousness about what is happening to the land, oceans, lakes, rivers and streams all around us. Earth Day is set aside to promote the benefits
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One of the biggest chores in a lawn is tree leaf removal. People will do whatever it takes raking, blowing or vacuuming, to get those leaves off the lawn. Leaves should not be left to sit on top of your grass. Not only do the leaves block sun light getting to the grass, the area
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