The Herbicide Control of Juncus Tenuis

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Juncus tenuis is the scientific name for slender rush, a grass-like perennial weed with a clumping growth habit. The dark green grass, native to the United States, has wiry stems and greenish brown flowers. Several herbicides are effective against Juncus tenuis.

How to Make Pansies Bloom

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Small, colorful and friendly, pansies (Viola X Wittrockiana) are a common sight in containers and gardens when spring arrives. Pansies are often planted in the spring as bedding plants and grown as annuals. If you plant them in the fall, however, they will survive winters in US Department of Agricul

Things to Consider For a Beautiful Landscape Or Lawn

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This article talks about various facets of lawns and landscaping. It throws light on the impact of the climate and other features that affect a beautiful lawn or landscape.

Perfect Lawn - What Does it Take to Achieve the Perfect Lawn?

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First you need to realize no lawn is a Perfect Lawn. But you can strive to get as close to perfect as you can. Everyone will think you have a Perfect Lawn.

Stump Removal and Grinding Services

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Safe stump removal and grinding requires specialized equipment operated by an insured professional. This article explains why this is the case.

How to Build a Parking Pad With Pavers

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To build a parking pad with paver stones or brick requires not only advance planning, but a good idea for how you want the finished product to appear. It's necessary to properly measure the area that is to be paved, then level it and give the area the proper substrate. All these steps combine to pro

Blue & Yellow Eyed Grasses

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Small but graceful, blue and yellow-eyed grasses are plants to use in rock gardens, at the edges of beds and in pots where their beauty can be enjoyed nearby. Not grasses at all but members of the iris family, their clumps of narrow leaves have a grass-like effect but the 1/2-inch wide flowers look

What Do the Numbers on a Fertilizer Bag Mean?

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Fertilizer formulas are calculated by the percentage of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the mixture. These are the most vital macronutrients needed for plant growth, photosynthesis, stress protection and fruit production.

Save Money Using and Buying Retractable Awnings

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In a troubled economy, people are trying to find ways to economize. For long-term reductions in energy bills, one place to look is retractable awnings. With some savvy sales shopping, retractable awnings can also be much more affordable to buy than you might think.

Increase Longevity Of Your Backyard Furniture By Maintaining

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Backyard furniture is the key solution to the dull views in your garden area. It is designed to meet harsh outdoor weather conditions and it's made stylish to win looks and admiration from your visitors. ...

How to Fertilize a New Sod Lawn

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Sod is grass that has already been seeded and grown to maturity on a farm. Sod is usually heavily fertilized at the farm so that when it is transplanted it takes to the soil better. Sod is in shock when it arrives at its new home, having just been ripped from the soil it grew up in. Keeping it wet a

House Signs Fixing - Methods For Stone Signs

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Screw Fixing your house sign:This is the most common method of fixing a house sign or house number and it is probably the simplest, but there are one or two things you will need to take into account.

How to Convert a Lawn to Xeriscape

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Although a healthy, lush green lawn enhances the appearance of the landscape and provides endless hours of pleasure, it requires plenty of dedication, constant commitment and large amounts of water to maintain. In areas with arid climates such as prolonged periods of drought or where water shortages

How to Trim a Play Area Around a Swing Set

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Outdoor play is important for a child's physical and emotional development, and a backyard swing set is good for free play at home. Ideally, you want to create a designated space at least 10 feet by 12 feet with timbers for the swing set area. A 3-inch trench for the timbers would allow for easy gra

Hot Composting Method

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Making a compost pile is a good way to recycle kitchen and yards scraps while providing a nutrient-rich source for your garden soil. Compost piles are commonly distinguished based on their collection receptacle, such as bins, piles or trenches, as well as their method, which can be either hot or col

How to Pour Ornamental Concrete

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Ornamental concrete is used to add a personal touch to gardens, entrances and patios. You can make or purchase molds to form ornamental stepping stones or simple blocks embellished with sea shells or small unique trinkets. Pouring your own concrete blocks gives you creative freedom to add a colorful

Building an Attached Patio

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An attached patio lies directly against your home or other buildings so that you immediately step out of your home and onto the patio and do not have to walk across muddy ground or a narrow path to get to the patio. An attached patio allows you to enjoy the outdoors while being directly next to your

How to Locate a Leak In a Lawn Sprinkler System

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A lawn-sprinkler system saves you hours of labor in the summer by automatically watering your grass and garden areas. It's also an energy-efficient way to use water resources. However, if the sprinkler leaks, you quickly lose your investment. A leaky sprinkler system is usually simple to fix, howeve

How to Green Yellow Grass

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Yellowing grass is a sign that your lawn is in need of some tender loving care. Water, food, pests and pH levels all need to be monitored carefully to keep your grass in tip-top shape. Disease, pests, a lack of nutrients and exposure to pet urine can all contribute to a lackluster yard. Diagnosing a

How to Pour Your Own Concrete Patio and Walkway with Patterns

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Creating patterns in concrete is not as difficult as it sounds. The best way to do this is to purchase a premade form at the local home improvement store. Constructed out of plastic, all four sides of the form link with each other to create different pattern variations. When you are ready to do the