Landscaping Articles

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Al Haneson @ Tuesday, 2nd September 2008 @ 7:01 PM

In the lawn and landscaping industry there are opinions on issues that run deep. If you browse the internet for just a few minutes, you'll find extremes all over the board when it comes to lawns and their care. But there is one issue that most lawn pros and environmentalists agree on, and that is that bagged "Weed and Feed" products are NOT conducive to healthy lawns or our environment. I have previously written about pesticides, lawns and our environment, but want to ... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Heather Jacobson @ Friday, 22nd August 2008 @ 9:48 PM

Are you bored? Do you have an enemy? Or do you just need to dig a hole in your front yard to plant some plants? Then you're probably wondering how to dig a hole in that annoying part of the ground that's so rocky that you just can't dig past it without breaking your hand. But fear not there are a couple of ways to dig a hole. Here are some tips from my friend who has done quite a lot of digging in my time, including 8 hours of digging on hard rock digging 20 holes 2 feet x 2 feet ... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 19th August 2008 @ 7:55 AM

The most common type of sod worms are the sod webworms. These are a common sighting in yards, golf courses, and in turfgrass areas. These worms are typically are gray or tan in colour when in the larvae stage. The larvae are caterpillars. These types of worms prefer fresh new grass to older grass that has been in place for years, but they can be found here. When a series of new lawns have been set these worms seem to multiply. As an adult the worms are gray and can range from half an inch to thr... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Warren Wong @ Thursday, 14th August 2008 @ 7:27 PM

Sod worms are also known as lawn moths. This name comes from the fact that these worms change into moths over time and they feed off the grass blades in yards, golf courses and in some areas of turfgrass. In the larval stage these worms are dingy white in colour. As adults they fly around the lawn planted their seeds and feeding off the grass at night. However it is not really the moths that damage the grass. It is the larvae that do the most damage. The larvae feed off the grass at night and le... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 7:36 PM

A great deal of effort is needed to care and look after your lawn. It is important that you take the time to care for your lawn to ensure that is looking great at all times. People often think that caring for a lawn or garden requires a great deal of time and effort but in actual fact it doesn't take a lot of time if you do a little each day or take a day. Lawn care basics is a simple and easy task if you know what you are doing or if you know what you would like your lawn to look like. How... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Warren Wong @ Tuesday, 12th August 2008 @ 7:34 PM

Having a great looking lawn adds to the appearance and appeal of your house. For some people the look of the lawn in front of the house makes or breaks the look of your house. To some extent this is true. Curb appeal is very important. If you don't know how to care for your lawn, you might just give up or pay a great deal of money to have someone else do it for you. There is no need to pay a great deal of money to have a great looking lawn just by following these simple lawn care tips. <... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Warren Wong @ Monday, 11th August 2008 @ 2:13 PM

One may think that grass is grass and that all grasses are the same, but this couldn't be further from the truth. There a number of varieties of grass on the market today, each with its own qualities. When looking at the different grass types you may become overwhelmed. You will learn that there are ornamental grasses, crab grasses, centipede grasses and a number of other grasses that are great possibilities when landscaping your yard. One type of grass is the Zoysia grass that in f... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Uchenna Ani-Okoye @ Thursday, 7th August 2008 @ 12:12 PM

Landscaping is usually a fairly big task, consuming much time and energy. But before you hire that professional, here are some tips that could save both time and money. 1. Spend some time thinking about exactly how you want the final design to be. You need to take account of the style and function of your landscape. Do you want to include an area for entertaining? A barbeque? Is there to be an area for children to play, a fishpond or a swimming pool? An idea of the plants you want to be t... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Matt Morrison @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 5:48 PM

Hemingway once said, "America is the land of wide lawns and narrow minds." Now, I don't know about narrow minds, but we definitely love our lawns. Fall is one of the most important times of the year to perform lawn care maintenance. The process you need to follow will vary with the type of turf on your lawn. The two main types of turf grasses are cool season and warm season. The main difference is that cool season grasses require regular maintenance throughout the fall and wi... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Al Haneson @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 6:24 PM

You've just purchased your new home and it came with an expansive patch of green grass known as a lawn. Since you care about curb appeal, and the opinion of your neighbors, you purpose to have a golf course lawn all year long. But first, you have some major and minor purchases to make. Here are the basic tools you'll need to keep your lawn in shape for years to come. The Lawn Mower You need this one not only to keep the manicured look, but also to avoid fines from your... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Warren Wong @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 8:01 PM

When thinking about Bonsai tree care, the most important thing to think about is proper watering. This is the type of tree that can die from both over watering and under watering. If you over water this tree you can cause a fungus to grow in the soil, which will essentially cause the roots of the tree to decompose. If the tree is not watered enough, it can suffer drought which is a lack of water and the tree will once again die. While bonsai trees can be grown indoors, at some point in order for... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Warren Wong @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 7:07 PM

Growing and caring for a bonsai tree can be both easy and difficult at the same. Therefore it is important that you know how to properly care for a bonsai tree. Care for this type of tree involves watering, pruning and proper planting. A bonsai tree requires a certain amount of sunlight and water. Too much of either can cause more harm to the tree than good and it can actually kill the tree. This is why it is important to know how to take care of the tree before you decide to grow one in your h... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Warren Wong @ Thursday, 17th July 2008 @ 7:01 PM

In Chinese bonsai means potted plant and is the art of miniaturization of trees by actually growing them in trees. Cultivation of the Bonsai includes techniques for growing, watering and shaping these trees and this art originated in China during the Han Dynasty. In western civilizations the word bonsai is used to mean the growing and shaping of miniature trees. Bonsai trees were used in the Japanese culture to decorate homes and gardens. The oldest known Bonsai trees can be found in Tokyo, wher... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Al Haneson @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 4:47 PM

In Summer, your lawn may turn brown and go dormant in an attempt to preserve itself in preparation for the cooling of fall, but you can keep it as green as spring by following these simple steps. Following are 4 tips for homeowners on maintaining a healthy, green lawn all summer. Water Correctly Assuming you want to keep your lawn green all summer, you need to water 2-3 times per week in the early morning. Sprinkling in the evenings can promote fungus as the water remains hot in t... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Marie Wakefield @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 4:23 AM

First there is the importance of a care program which includes monitoring and keeping insect and disease problems in line along with restraining weed competition was considered. Then how to determine if fertilizer is needed. Then some methods of applying fertilizer are required. This article considers another method of application, placement of fertilizer and timing. Micro-injection constitutes the direct injection of necessary nutrients into the trunk of the tree or bush. It's an ... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Marie Wakefield @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 2:26 AM

Remember first to consider the importance of a care program which includes monitoring and keeping insect and disease problems in line along with restraining weed competition. Then you need determine if fertilizer is needed. Then you will consider the various methods of applying fertilizer. Methods of Application Fertilizers may be put on either directly or indirectly for trees and shrubs. When sod is fertilized, tree and bush roots that stretch into the sod area absorb some of the fe... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Marie Wakefield @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 2:26 AM

As part of your overall landscape plan, the importance of a care program which includes monitoring and keeping insect and disease problems in line along with restraining weed competition should be considered. Here is how to determine if fertilizer is needed- Scrutinizing the trees and shrubs visually is frequently the best general factor to apply in arriving at fertilization decisions. Search for: Bad leaf color (pale green to yellow) Decreased leaf size and retention Untimely au... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Marie Wakefield @ Wednesday, 9th July 2008 @ 2:27 AM

Maintenance plans should be produced for trees and shrubs in your landscape. An effective care program includes monitoring and keeping insect and disease problems in line along with restraining weed competition, and giving well timed applications of water, mulch, and fertilizer. Tree and shrub fertilization is especially important in urban and suburban areas of the country where soils have been altered due to construction. These urban soils tend to be heavily compacted, poorly aerated, p... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Dave Joa @ Friday, 4th July 2008 @ 8:10 PM

Solar Lights will give you What You Want If you have a patio or deck then you need outdoor lighting to illuminate it and the area around it at night. Even if you do not use your patio or deck at night you should have sensor lights close by for security and safety reasons. And now you can do all this cheaply with solar powered lights. Firstly lights that come on when someone approaches are great for deterring the casual thief and secondly if you need to go on to your deck or ... more...

Home » Gardening » Landscaping | By Al Haneson @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 3:02 PM

With watering restrictions at an all time high across the United States, many consumers are trying to strike a balance between keeping their lawns green in the summer, and conserving the precious supply. Environmental concerns stretch far past pollution alone: conservation has become a major hot button in recent years as well. These lawn watering tips will help you find that happy medium. Basic Considerations 1) Adjust sprinklers to water only grass areas. I cannot begin to tel... more...