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Laying SodLaying SodLaying Sod Compared to growing a lawn from scratch, buying sod seems quick and easy. But sod is not without its pitfalls. To get golfing-green smoothness, you need to place the sod down correctly. If you follow these steps it should prevent your lawn from looking like a bad toupee. Start laying your sod along walkways, sidewalks and... |
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Mower LowdownMower LowdownMower Lowdown Winter has finally past (let's hope) and spring is just around the corner. That means blooming flowers, barbecues and lawns that are growing out of control. So it's time to break out the old lawn mower and get it ready for spring. Here's what you need to do: Sharpen or replace the blades Empty out any old fuel from last... |
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Mowing and Trimming LawnsMowing and Trimming Lawns How To Mow and Trim Lawns Mowing and trimming, especially when done properly, improve the health and appearance of your lawn, reduce its need for water, and lessen your maintenance time. Trim first. If you use a string trimmer, use it before mowing. The mower will chop the trimmings and reduce the need for raking. ... |
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My lawn is very lumpy. Should I rent a lawn roller to even it out?If your lawn is very uneven, you can roll the lawn first thing in the spring when the soil is still moist. The next best time to do this is in the fall. The key is to use a light roller. |
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My rotary spreader sometimes throws weed controls onto the flowers in the many flower beds in our baThe Scotts EdgeGuard™ spreader would probably be best for you. It provides the speed of a rotary spreader, with the control of a drop spreader. The landscape protection can be activated to protect neighboring plants and shrubs. Where activated, the flow rate adjusts automatically to ensure even application. You can also use a drop spreader to applys material right up to your beds without worry of disturbing the flowers. |
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Pre-lawn RaidPre-lawn RaidPre-lawn Raid Everyone's goal is to have a lusher greener lawn than the one on the other side of the fence. So start your lawn off right by spreading fertilizer--try a mixture that's super high in nitrogen (at least 30 to 50 percent). Once you've mowed a few times you'll want to lay down some anti-crabgrass herbicide--it's a lot easier to... |
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Preparing Your Lawn for WinterEven in late fall, the growing season is still not over. Your lawn is busy storing energy and establishing as much new growth as possible before winter dormancy. Therefore, you should help out your lawn by giving it a boost this fall with a quality fertilizer that contains the right mix of the nutrients every lawn needs: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, also known as NPK. Doing so will help your lawn survive the winter, as well as green up quicker the following spring. |
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Seeding a LawnSeeding a LawnSeeding a Lawn Fall is the time to reinvigorate your existing lawn, or plant a new one. Your climate determines the kinds of lawn grasses you can grow and the fall maintenance required. Turf grasses are broadly grouped as warm or cool season, based upon their optimum temperatures for growth. Generally, it's best to... |
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