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13 Mar 2017

3 STEPS TO KEEP YOUR IRRIGATION WORKING ITS BEST

HOW TO KEEP YOUR IRRIGATION WORKING ITS BEST

  1. Watch your system run to be sure all sprinkler heads are working and that all zones are covered.
  2. Repair or replace broken sprinkler heads immediately.
  3. Prune plants or remove other obstacles blocking spray zones.


STRATEGIES FOR LAWN CARE

Many homeowners who experience lawn problems such as brown spots try more frequent watering or use more fertilizer without really knowing the cause. If the problem is due to disease or pests, that won’t help and can make it worse. It’s best to first try diagnosing the source.

A 3-STEP LAWN CHECK-UP

  1. Check to be sure your irrigation system is working correctly.
  2. If the area is receiving water, check with a reputable lawn care company or your local extension office to diagnose the problem.
  3. If the problems continue, consider using a different turf type or an alternative ground cover for that space.


PICK A PRO

So you don’t “do” lawns? There are many experienced landscape maintenance companies who can assist homeowners.
Look for professionals who have Green Industry Best Management Practices training or have invested in additional training through landscape industry associations.

20 Oct 2015
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Ask Jennifer: Your Gardening Questions Answered

I would like to grow some “barometer plants” to use as an early warning system for my garden. What plants are first to respond to frost, first to bolt and first to wilt? Is this a waste of time? It’s not a waste of time, but I’m not sure you’d have to invest in any particular variety. I would use half-hardy annuals that are sensitive to frost, such as cosmos lobelia

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16 Oct 2015
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10 Ideas for Landscaping Property Lines

What is it that you’re hoping to accomplish in landscaping your property line? Once you answer that over-arching question, many of the details will fall into place (with a little aid from the ideas I present here). As you’ll see from reading the information below, deciding on how to landscape a boundary largely comes down to sifting through your various options.

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15 Oct 2015
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What You Can Grow In Shady Spaces

All shade is not equal. Some shady conditions will yield much more produce than others will, while some areas are better left for hostas and moss. Gardeners should be familiar with the different types of shade, but should also keep in mind that measuring how much shade your garden gets isn’t always easy.

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