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The latest landscaping news, tips, trends, and more from your friends at All Terrain Landscaping
How to Get Rid of Weeds…For Good
Montagues versus Capulets. Hatfields versus McCoys. Nicki versus Mariah. Every time you hear about these famous feuds, you wonder why “Me versus The Weeds” hasn’t made its way into a classic novel or mainstream media. No matter what measures you take to rid your landscape of those pesky weeds, that once-perfect mulch bed still becomes a small jungle of thistles, dandelions and who knows what else. Sure, you can spend hours on your hands and knees in the sweltering summer sun yanking them out, but this is more of a
Grow Your Own Wheat Grass | DIY Project
Have we got a fun – not to mention super easy – planting project to share with you! First off, we’d just like to say that if you happen to be a gardening whiz, congratulations and we applaud you heavily. However, if you consider yourself to be the polar opposite of the “green thumb club,” we’ve got some good news. Growing wheat grass is an incredibly fast, inexpensive and virtually foolproof project that you can complete within days. Here’s how it’s done. What You Need and Where to Get It:
What is Ascochyta Leaf Blight of Turf?
Just like people, your lawn gets sick every now and then. What would be a summer flu to humans is Ascochyta leaf blight to grass. Because you can’t very well uproot your lawn and take it in to its family physician, we’re going to strap on the stethoscope and be the landscaping doctors for a few minutes. This is what we can tell you about Ascochyta and what you can do about it: Typical Patients Ascochyta affects Kentucky bluegrass and sometimes tall rescue and perennial ryegrass during the summer. The
3 Easy and Affordable Steps to Fix Dead Grass Spots
It’s usually around this time in the summer that the luscious, green grass of May has transformed into a not-so-luscious, only somewhat green ghost of its prime. You’re not alone if you silently groan looking at the dead grass spots littering your lawn. Fortunately, we have three easy steps to fix those dry patches and return your lawn to its natural beauty: 1. Rake It Using a rake, gather up the thatch, or dead grass. Thatch often layers so thick that it creates a barrier that blocks new grass from
Landscaping Myth: Does female dog urine kill your lawn?
Most of the time, having a happy lawn and a happy dog are two goals that can be accomplished simultaneously. But when you hear that female dog urine is more deadly to grass than male urine, your eyes bug out, you consider inventing doggie diapers, and your pooch stares at you wondering if you’ve officially lost it. Park the panic for a moment while we look into whether that rumor is even true. First off, give your female dog a break: her urine is no more destructive than her brother’s.
6 Incredibly Easy but Super Effective Curb Appeal Boosters
You’ve heard the expression “presentation is everything.” While you may often hear it applied to personal attire or serving a nice dinner, the adage rings just as true for the outside of your home. Now we know you all are classy folks, so here’s a few tips to make sure passers-by come to that conclusion too. Improve Light Fixtures It’s easy to take an “Eh, it functions, doesn’t it?” approach when it comes to light fixtures, but the truth is that the light fixtures on the front of your
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