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Lawn & Garden 08

Inexpensive, Eco-Friendly Green Lawn Care

April 25, 2008

Times are tough. The household budget is tight, and you are bombarded with the expectation of being green. Plus, you want a nice lawn. Are being eco-friendly and green compatible with a nice lawn? Yes, when you make use of some easy tips.



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A few easy maintenance procedures will help your mower last longer, saving you money, and give you a clean cut for a good-looking lawn. Change the oil, clean the air filter and remove debris from the air passages around the engine. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for this cost-saving maintenance.

Sharpen the blade every four to five mowings. A sharp blade cuts leaves rather than shredding them. This helps in two ways. First, a cut leaf heals quickly, resulting in an appealing, green lawn. Shredding leaves results in a pale lawn that is prone to disease. Second, a sharp blade cuts faster and easier, saving both fuel and time. For northern lawn types such as Kentucky blue

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Backyard Landscaping Changes ‘Blah’ to ‘Aha’ With Hot Tubs

April 25, 2008
With the housing market in a slump, more homeowners are putting efforts into smart updates of their current property. For many, this means creating the ultimate relaxation destination right in their » Full Story
 

Composite Decking Materials Help Homeowners Go Green

April 25, 2008
Spring is a favorite home improvement season, and a top project on many homeowners’ lists is building a new deck or improving an existing one. As awareness grows of how home improvement projects affec » Full Story
 

Don’t Let Ants March In

April 25, 2008
With backyard barbeques, pool parties and afternoon picnics come uninvited house guests - ants! One by one, trails of tiny black specks make their way into homes across the country, but knowing how th » Full Story
 

Inexpensive, Eco-Friendly Green Lawn Care

April 25, 2008
Times are tough. The household budget is tight, and you are bombarded with the expectation of being green. Plus, you want a nice lawn. Are being eco-friendly and green compatible with a nice lawn? Yes » Full Story
 

Paver Possibilities~Landscape Pavers Go Green

April 25, 2008
Stylish and versatile, landscape pavers can add tremendous utility and value to a home. But now, landscape pavers have gone green and can not only be used to beautify your home, but also help the envi » Full Story
 

Secrets to a Successful Container Garden

April 25, 2008
Now that warmer temperatures have finally arrived, you’re probably itching to get outside and start planting. But what if you don’t have a lot of space to work with or a lot of time?

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Shrub Roses Add Easy, Ever-blooming Color to Landscapes

April 25, 2008
Looking for instant color to dress up your deck or patio for that summer garden party or backyard barbeque? Or maybe you need a dash of color to brighten your landscape with long-lasting visual drama. » Full Story
 

Treat Your Septic System with Environmentally Friendly Products

April 25, 2008
The National Water Quality Inventory Report to Congress stated, “... poorly maintained septic systems are believed to cause substantial and widespread nutrient and microbial contamination to ground wa » Full Story
 
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