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Drip Irrigation – Pros and Cons

Joe Butts On November 16, 2021 / Lawn Care Tips

Drip irrigation is a watering system that works well in gardens. In contrast, a sprinkler system is better suited for lawns and large landscaped areas. Also called localized irrigation, micro-irrigation, or trickle irrigation, drip irrigation drips water at low rates through a plastic piping system. It focuses on the roots of each plant rather than the entire area. Is this system the way to go for your lawn and garden needs? Consider these pros and cons of drip irrigation before deciding. Pros of Drip Irrigation Water Conservation With a drip irrigation system, water travels through pipes into drippers, called micro-sprinklers or emitters. The drippers release a slow trickle of water at the soil surface, allowing the water to absorb more effectively into the soil and the plants’ roots. You also lose much less water to evaporation and runoff. This system is highly effective at targeted garden watering. It can save up to 50% more water than using a sprinkler or other water method. More Control With this system, you can place pipes and drippers right where you want to water. Sprinkler systems don’t allow for targeted watering, instead watering the entire area the sprinkler reaches. While this is great if

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Best Landscaping Ideas for 2022

Joe Butts On October 29, 2021 / Lawn Care Tips

It’s time to look ahead for the best landscaping ideas in 2022. Due to lockdowns and a new normal, gardening and landscaping saw a surge in popularity during 2020 and 2021. It shows no signs of slowing down as we enter the new year. In fact, this new normal is being seen right throughout the garden trends and ideas for 2022! This blog will outline what landscaping ideas to look out for in 2022. A Mix of Interior and Exterior This new normal is all about functionality and ease of living, and it’s no different for landscaping in 2022, either. Outdoor entertainment spaces are becoming highly popular in 2022, as well as peripheral buildings and functional spaces within your garden. So, if you’ve been thinking about building that She-Shed, installing the BBQ, creating that outside kitchen, or finally creating the terrace of your dreams – now is the time to do it. Bring your interior outside and entertain your guests in your beautiful outdoor area. Embrace the Wild Look for wild gardens and meadows to storm the landscaping trends for 2022. A fun trend for 2022 – replicating an English meadow – full of wildflowers, untamed, and free. This trend

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Lawn Mowing – Maintaining the Health of Your Lawn

Joe Butts On July 20, 2021 / Lawn Care Tips

We all know that to keep our lawns looking healthy, lush, and manicured, regular lawn mowing is essential. Keeping our grass cut to a manageable height also lessens our workload. It keeps our lawn mowing tools from getting clogged and overrun with overgrown grass. However, simply knowing that we do need to mow our lawn regularly is relatively ambiguous. In this article, we’ll be giving an in-depth look at the optimal ways to cut our lawns to keep them in tip-top shape. Devise a Lawn Mowing Schedule The frequency at which you should be mowing your lawn depends on your climate. It also depends on the amount of sun and water your lawn receives, and the type of grass you’re growing. A general rule of thumb is never to mow more than a third of the total height of grass to avoid stressing your lawn unnecessarily. For example, if you prefer to cut your yard to one inch high, you’d cut your grass when it reaches one and a half inches tall. Some lawns you will need to mow weekly. For extremely prolific yards, this could be up to twice a week or more. Grass that doesn’t receive the optimal

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How to Fix Dead Grass Patches in Your Lawn

Joe Butts On July 20, 2021 / Lawn Care Tips

Meticulously taking care of our grass to achieve a perfectly lush, emerald-green lawn is somewhat of an American tradition. No one is expecting dead grass patches to show up! We diligently water, fertilize, weed, mow, and lovingly tend to their every need even in the scorching hot heat of summer, all to achieve gorgeous curb appeal (and the envy of all our neighbors, if we’re totally honest). But what happens when you end up with stubborn dead grass patches that no amount of watering seems to fix? In this article, we’ll explore what you need to do to care for and eradicate your dead patches. Take A Look At Your Mowing And Watering Schedule Our first tip will take you all the way back to the basics of lawn care: how often and how much you’re watering your lawn, and how often and how short you’re mowing it. Underwatered grass will act like any other living thing in the absence of water: it’ll become dangerously dry, shrivel up, and if you don’t proactively water it, it’ll die. This is the case even if you have automatic sprinklers or a robust watering routine. Any patches that you don’t water adequately can

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When Should I Water The Lawn?

Joe Butts On April 16, 2021 / Lawn Care Tips

To maintain a lush and green lawn, adequate and regular watering is needed. Even if you have healthy soil, a lack of enough water supply will lead to the grass’s shriveling up. At the same time, with excess water, the grass will be oversaturated and eventually die. Watering a lawn might appear like a simple task; however, there are factors to consider, like how often and what time of day your grass needs water supply? How Often Should You Water the Lawn? The frequency of watering your lawn depends on several factors like the type of soil. For instance, if you have clay soil, you should water at least once a week due to its ability to retain water for long hours. On the other hand, you should water sandy soil at least three times a week. Watering the lawn more frequently, however, comes with the risk of overwatering. It is worth mentioning that too frequent or light watering can encourage fungus growth alongside shallow root structure. Adequate watering will soak the soil and encourage the roots to grow deeper and stronger. What Is the Right Time Of the Day to Water the Lawn? Although your lawn needs a constant

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