Guide to basic Lawn Mower Maintenance

Posted on: 21 December, 2004

Author: Keith Kingston

Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter can be very ... ... a few routine ... tasks before you store your lawn mower for the winter can save you time in the spring, Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter can be very frustrating. Performing a few routine maintenance tasks before you store your lawn mower for the winter can save you time in the spring, prolong the life of your lawn mower, and save you money over the long run. Even if you have already put your lawn mower into storage for the...

Hills and holes: Not part of your landscaping design?

Posted on: 15 December, 2004

Author: L. J. Bruton

Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have a lawn, you risk the chance of having pests, such as the gopher and his cousin the mole. And, perhaps even those pesky ... ... ants Do pests 'gopher' your lawn? Chances are, if you have a lawn, you risk the chance of having pests, such as the gopher and his cousin the mole. And, perhaps even those pesky six-legged creatures- ants and other insects- call your grass patches home. Why are these animals and insects attracted to your lawn? And, what can you do to stop them from burrowing...

Understanding Weeds - But mostly How to Kill 'em

Posted on: 15 December, 2004

Author: L. J. Bruton

When I was a child, I loved to pick ... The pretty yellow flowers were small, ... and looked nice tucked behind my ear! However, if one had popped up in the front yard, my hair ... When I was a child, I loved to pick Dandelions. The pretty yellow flowers were small, colorful, and looked nice tucked behind my ear! However, if one had popped up in the front yard, my hair accessory would have been considered an atrocity! I often feel sorry for weeds. They are plants too. In fact, if you flipped through a botany field guide,...

Fertilizers - What you Need to Feed Your Lawn

Posted on: 15 December, 2004

Author: L. J. Bruton

Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive, lawns depend on certain elements to live, sixteen to be exact. Most of these elements are already found ... in the ... but seve Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive, lawns depend on certain elements to live, sixteen to be exact. Most of these elements are already found naturally in the environment, but several others need to be added to your lawn. Adding fertilizer with these three elements, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, does the job.Before you run out to the store to purchase a complete fertilizer,...

How to Grow Asparagus

Posted on: 11 December, 2004

Author: Hans Dekker

... is a ... plant with erect, edible stems and tiny branches that bear even tinier flowers that become red berries that contain the black ... seed. Formerly in the ... family, Asparagus is a perennial plant with erect, edible stems and tiny branches that bear even tinier flowers that become red berries that contain the black Asparagus seed. Formerly in the Liliaceae family, botanists have realized that Asparagus is in a class by itself and have repositioned its 120 species in the Asparagaceae genus. Asparagus is a high-end gourmet food item, but if you know how to grow asparagus,...

How to Grow Avocado

Posted on: 11 December, 2004

Author: Hans Dekker

So, if you’re a fan of the avocado, chances are you already know how to grow avocado plants. Although the avocado tree is a tropical plant that thrives only in zones 9, 10, and 11, many ... grow So, if you’re a fan of the avocado, chances are you already know how to grow avocado plants. Although the avocado tree is a tropical plant that thrives only in zones 9, 10, and 11, many gardeners grow avocado plants indoors, they grow it as a houseplant. Avocado plants are typically started from the seed in the center of the fruit. Many...

Internet Marketing and Advertising for the Green Industry

Posted on: 11 December, 2004

Author: Adam White

How do you tap into the network of online ... without wasting your money on ... that can bring you little ... on the internet can be risky for ... ... bec How do you tap into the network of online advertising without wasting your money on advertising that can bring you little results?Advertising on the internet can be risky for landscaping companies because you may be paying for someone across the country or the world to see your ad or website. You need localized advertising. You ask yourself, well how can internet advertising be an effective way to advertise...

How to Grow Bamboo

Posted on: 11 December, 2004

Author: Hans Dekker

Bamboo is a ... and elusive plant that baffles ... who try to contain it within a ... class and ... who try to contain it within a limited garden space as they learn how to Bamboo is a mysterious and elusive plant that baffles taxonomists who try to contain it within a botanical class and gardeners who try to contain it within a limited garden space as they learn how to grow bamboo. For many years, bamboo was thought to be a primitive grass but recent DNA testing has shown it to be one of the most highly evolved...

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Posted on: 07 December, 2004

Author: bob dylan

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How to Care for Your Outdoor Water Fountains

Posted on: 06 December, 2004

Garden lovers around the world love putting ... among their flowers, plants, bushes and shrubs. And with the ... season upon us in the U.S., many garden lovers may get their very first fou Garden lovers around the world love putting fountains among their flowers, plants, bushes and shrubs. And with the Christmas season upon us in the U.S., many garden lovers may get their very first fountain as a gift this year.Fountains make wonderful gifts year round. They're beautiful to look at, and fit well with almost any landscape. They're also quite serene and have a wonderful calming effect....