Taking care of the lawn and garden is a top priority for many home and business owners. The benefits of well-landscaped and well-manicured grounds are enormous. From a peaceful park-like setting with a premium placed on relaxation to a basic property value enhancement, the pluses are clear. Whatever level of gardener you are, there are a lot of things to consider that will help you through the process.
For the environmentally concerned gardener there are some key items of interest that can enhance your “green” efforts. A reel lawn mower requires no gasoline – therefore, no pollutants. Plus, newer reel mowers are far more efficient and easier to use than their clunky brethren of yesteryear.
Another helpful item for every gardener is a compost tumbler. Instead of a messy pile or overflowing bin, a tumbler allows you to turn kitchen and yard scraps into a nutrient-rich additive for your soil.
To make life easier around the yard, especially if you plan to do the work yourself, you’ll need to start your collection of lawn care tools and garden equipment. Based on the size and scope of your yard-maintenance obligations and philosophy, you can choose from simple and sturdy hand tools to robust, time-saving power tools.
Those who are looking for a creative flourish can think about how to enhance the yard’s character, appearance and feel with a variety of yard décor. Create your own magical garden space or country get-away. A few strategically placed statuettes or antique farm implements can completely transform your yard.
For lawn treatment itself, use the best of Scotts lawn care, for example. At the bare minimum you should consider Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Fertilizer for the protection and health of your lawn. A host of other Scotts products can handle anything from stubborn weeds to patchy lawn.
Don’t forget to use a lawn aerator at least once a year. This will help keep your lawn lush and healthy, keep away insects and promote good irrigation. After a week or so of post-aeration recuperation, give your lawn some fertilizer to give the newly liberated roots a jump start.
For the expansive grounds you will need some kind of riding mower. A push mower jsut won’t get it done. If you have to choose one, you can’t go wrong with a John Deere mower. And though there are tons of styles and brands on the market, a zero turn mower from many of the leaders like Toro, John Deere and Cub Cadet will make your work quick and easy.
Consider these techniques and products from among the many to help you keep on top of your lawn and garden care. Make the maintenance a regular habit so you can make it a labor of love and not one of dread.
Comments page 0 of 0
Click here to add a comment
There are currently 0 comments to display.
<>
Texas, Rohnert Park, South Carolina, Hinsdale, Dallas, Minnesota, Utah, Malden, Fairmont, Pasadena, Easton, Shelton, Saginaw, Flower Mound, Muncie, Green Bay, Belton, Homer Glen, Perry, Elgin, Oak Park, Commerce, Edina, Sharonville, New Kensington, Michigan, Franklin Park, Everett, Batavia, Cartersville, Murray, Wyoming, Solana Beach, Elk City, Winchester, Ellensburg, Jacksonville, Mustang, Muskego, Methuen, Carpinteria, Avenal, Fargo, Ohio, Bloomingdale, Ozark, Aliquippa, El Paso, Florida, Boston, Oakdale, Irvine, Arkansas City, Indiana, Jonesboro, Vermont, Garden City, Chowchilla, Marshfield, Syracuse, Palos Verdes Estates, DeBary, Sulphur, Elmwood Park, Van Buren, Cooper City, Albert Lea, Pampa, Norwalk, Hesperia, Jamestown, Claremore
#1 Lawn Care Secret - When To Fertilize Your Yard
By Nathan Metzger There are basically 3 things to consider when fertilizing your grass: type of grass, type of fertilizer, and time of year. The answers to these area will determine when you should fertilize your grass. In all cases, fertilizing your lawn will keep it lush, weed free, and greener than all your neighbors. [READ FULL ARTICLE]
Lawn Care - Increase the Value of Your Home Or Property
By Calvin B. Guillermo Houses or business property that overlooks a well maintained lawn stand a better chance of their property value getting higher preference and value as compared to one that either does not have a lawn or has one that has not been maintained well enough. If you do not take care of the lawn, it can present a dried depressing picture to anybody who sees it and that is not good advertisement for your property. [READ FULL ARTICLE]
Starting a Lawn Care Business During a Recession
By Steve Sutherland At a time when jobs are in short supply, starting a lawn care business may seem like an alternative to those who have been laid off or who cannot find work with reasonable compensation. This article will offer advice to those thinking of starting a lawn care business during an economic slowdown and discuss the statement that lawn care is a recession proof industry. [READ FULL ARTICLE]
How to Get More Lawn Care Customers
By Steve Sutherland Lawn care business owners use a variety of methods to bring in more lawn business for themselves and their crews. Most lawn care business owners though will tell you that they get most of their business through either advertising or referrals from their existing customers. [READ FULL ARTICLE]
Lawn Care Business 'Word of Mouth' Marketing
By Steve Sutherland 'Word of mouth' marketing is so important for businesses in the service industry and the lawn care business is no exception. 'Word of mouth' refers to the business that you can pick up simply by having people talk about you. This can sometimes be through a referral from one of your satisfied clients or can be just from people hearing about you in some other way. [READ FULL ARTICLE]
