When designing an irrigation system, it's important to specify the right type of sprinkler heads to use in each zone. Sprinkler heads come in many styles, sizes and spray patterns. Careful planning will guarantee that you select the right types of sprinkler heads to cover your lawn. By Gene Rodriguez, III |
Mowing the lawn sounds like the easiest thing in the world. You can either hire the local kid or do it yourself, but before you mow take some time to consider a few things. There is a correct way and an incorrect way to mow your lawn. By Angie Pollock |
Mowing the lawn is one of the key steps to having a green, healthy lawn. Grass that is regularly cut will from a dense mat of growth that will inhibit the germination and spread of weeds. By Gene Rodriguez, III |
As you gaze out on the almost unnaturally green turf of your lawn, do you feel just a twinge of guilt about how it got that way? One of the most important secrets of a green and healthy lawn is regular lawn mowing. Yet, the average gas-powered lawn mower emits as much pollution as 20 or more cars running for the same amount of time. By Gene Rodriguez, III |
Learn how to seed a lawn and select grass seeds. By Eisla Sebastian |
How does your lawn look? Is there an area where the grass is spotty and only grows is patches? If so, you may need a lawn aerator. By Laura Evans |
Can your child roll in the grass? If your lawn is a potpourri of fertilizers and pesticides, you might not feel good about letting your kids turn cartwheels in the back yard or learn how to whistle with a blade of grass. A great organic lawn or garden is not only possible, it can actually require less care than a chemically maintained lawn. |
An automatic lawn irrigation system will remove the hassle and wasted time of manual watering. A correctly designed system will accurately deliver water to the plants in your yard, saving time, money and a significant quantity of water. By Gene Rodriguez, III |