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Weed And Feed Lawns: How To Apply Lawn Treatments

It is spring time and as I look out at the garden at the lawn I think “here we go again. It is time to start cutting and caring for the lawn which includes fighting those irritating weeds which seem to come out of nowhere. At the end of the season I think “great” I have finally won. I have achieved the perfect lawn no, weeds or bald patch, just glorious stripes. The following spring arrives and they are back, daisies, dandelions, moss and clover. Well I may be exaggerating but proportions have returned! So we start again with the whole lawn treatment process of feeding, weeding, sorting out the lumps, and getting rid of the lawn problems.

At www.weedandfeedlawns.com I have my own seasonal blog for the maintenance of the near perfect lawn. I have included details about lawn fungus, moss, various types of seeds and how to replant bald areas of grass. I have also put instructions for my husband on what height he should set his blades on his lawn mower as I know he is guilty of setting them too low.

There are many commercial products on the market which will do the job of weeding and feeding your lawn chemically. These will initially help you achieve a lush looking lawn and can be purchased either from your local garden centre or from many supermarkets and DIY shops. When you get to the stage that your lawn is looking good you will find that you won’t have to buy these products so often but you will have to keep an eye on the ph balance and essential minerals to keep your lawn looking at its best.

Different lawn treatments do obviously depend on your particular soil type and the area of the country you live in, local conditions will affect your particular grass seed planting. You may have to adapt the seed if you have a shaded area over seeding with a more robust type of seed which includes a bigger percentage of slow growing grasses like Fescue grass.

Grass needs to have deep roots to survive and if you weed and feed your lawn it will give it a chance to flourish so that even during hot summers you will be the envy of the neighbourhood with your lush green and rich looking lawn.

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May 29 2010 | Gardening | No Comments »

Gas Fire Pits: Top 3 Pluses Of Using Gas Over Wood

Fire pits are wonderful outdoor accessories and there are many lovely, designer styles available that fit any home decor. The backyard “living space” is becoming more and more popular. Many people are creating rooms in their backyards that have a modern and sophisticated style. Tons of these homeowners are using fire pits to add to the look of their outdoor spaces as well.

There are so many varieties of fire pits available that it can be hard to chose which one you want. However, when it comes to choosing how you want your fire pit to burn the options are far fewer. You can buy a wood burning fire pit but there are many perks to using a gas fire pit. Before choosing which option is best for you, see all of the perks that come with using a gas fire pit:

Your city’s fire codes. Many cities just do not allow open fires and have strict pollution restricting laws. For many homeowners this rules out purchasing a wood burning fire pit entirely and limits the types of patio fire pits that they can purchase. Many gas fire pit models meet the requirements of city laws. Gas burns cleaner than wood so it is the perfect choice if your city has strict open fire laws or if you want to buy a more eco-friendly product.

Less mess. Gas fire pits are just less messy than wood burning pits. You do not have to fumble around with messy logs and you do not have to dispose of the messy ash left over from wood. You also do not have to worry about where you will store your wood logs. Gas pits start up easily with a lighter or just by using the pit’s built in ignitor.

Gas fire pits also produce a lot less smoke and debris than wood burning pits. If you are looking for a safer choice than a gas pit is a better option for you. With wood burning pits you have to beware of small pieces of burning debris leaping out and ending up in your brush. Gas fire pits also have a more controlled flame which makes them an even safer option. Gas fire pits are more predictable than wood burning pits so you won’t end up with a much larger fire than you expected.

Want to find out more about Patio fire pits, then visit Jolene A Cruise’s site on how to choose the best propane fire pits for your needs.

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May 28 2010 | Landscaping | No Comments »

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