Your lawn

Caring for your lawn, different grasses to use, mowing, sprinkler systems, lawn weed control

What Are Some Of The More Common Pests That Can Invade Your Lawn?

There are a number of pests willing & able to invade your yard, & depending on your location, some pests may be more common than others.

Ants

Ants do not really have any negative effects on your grass, but they can become a nuisance to the homeowner. They build ant hills in the yard, they seem to always be around when you want to relax under some shade tree, & some can even afflict a painful sting (such as fire ants).

Fire ants are more commonly found in the southern part of the country. If you do find yourself having fire ants, I More >

Your Yard Is Your Masterpiece

Landscaping your yard has often been compared to painting a beautiful picture. If you are an artist, then your teacher has probably told you that a good painting should have a focal point & the rest of the details should make the painting even more interesting & beautiful. In landscaping & gardening, this works in much the same way. You are creating a picture around a focal point to help make a cohesive, beautiful landscape that you can enjoy.

The lawn is a very important part of the landscaping design. Open, green lawn space is always beautiful & relaxing. It makes More >

Childproofing Your Home & Lawn

Learning to identify potential hazards inside & outside of your home can help you take precautions for safeguarding your home for your children. Try this fun exercise: Crawl around your home on your hands & knees. There is more. This will give you a perspective of what your little one is looking at & what they could potentially get into.

Even the most watchful parents can not keep children completely out of harm’s way but there’re some simple steps to take that can help stop injuries. There is more. The following checklist gives an outline of items to consider when childproofing your More >

Mow Your Lawn Like A Professional Landscaper

A beautifully mowed lawn is the cornerstone of a beautiful property. During the growing season, if you look around at the yards in your neighborhood, it is usually pretty easy to tell the lawns that look as though they were mowed by a professional lawn care service from the ones that look as though they were hacked down by the kid who lives up the street. Whether you use a walk behind mower, or a ride on machine, this technique will work for you.

Here are 8 steps that, with a little practice & patience, are sure to give your lawn More >