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Who has the time and patience to water a lawn and garden?
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Hand watering is inefficient while watering with an irrigation system measures the water output for you, designates the perfect time for watering, nurtures your plants and grass, and you don’t even have to flip a switch!
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Why Spring for Aerating the Lawn?
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Lawn aerating is helpful for the health of the grass, but it is also stressful because it disrupts the roots and the regular growing habit of the grass plant. Aerating in the spring, when the lawn is actively growing, gives the lawn a chance to recov
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What are the Advantages of a Fake Lawn?
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Saturday afternoons spent sweating in the sun while pushing a lawn mower about the yard are no longer a requirement for those who don't mind a little artificial enhancement. In lawns, that is. Manufacturers are now selling fake lawns that are visuall
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How Do I Fertlize the Lawn?
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Regular fertilization helps to maintain good lawns. In western Washington, apply N-P-K fertilizers in a 3-1-2 ratio (3 Nitrogen - 1 phosphorous - 2 potassium.) Examples of fertilizers in this ratio would be 21-7-14 or 15-5-10. Sulfur enhances color a
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What are Lawn Moles?
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Lawn moles are animals that live underground. They are about the same size as a chipmunk. They are typically six to eight inches long (about 15 to 20 cm) and weigh only three to six ounces (about 85 to 170 grams). Usually, the first signs of lawn mol
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What is a Lawn Torch?
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A lawn torch is a decorative type of outdoor lighting. Usually set on a five to six foot long pole, the lawn torch is typically a liquid fueled lantern with a cloth wick, most often used to illuminate an outdoor walkway, patio or garden party. Some l
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What are Lawn Ornaments?
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Lawn ornaments can give a decorative flair to a garden or patio, and they come in all sorts of designs. One of the most familiar is the garden gnome, said to bring good luck to gardeners and visitors. Another is the gazing ball, its mirrored surface
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What are Lawn Grubs?
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Lawn Grubs are leaf eating caterpillars, and there are three main types:
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What's the best lawn grass to plant?
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There is no "best" lawn grass. It depends on what you want from your lawn, your site characteristics, and how much maintenance you prefer. Fescue, centipede, and bermuda are the three most common turfgrasses in Lee County. You need to decide if you p
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What are the best lawn mowing practices to keep my lawn healthy?
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Proper mowing practices are essential to your lawn’s health and maintenance. Mowing too short damages grass root systems, thins the lawn, decreases drought and disease resistance, and increases your weed population. Please set your mowing height to a
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