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Fertilization of house plants should be started after carefully observing their behavior and respecting their rhythms. Effective organic fertilization involves the precise dosage a plant needs, administered at the right time. In practice, however, the intake of fertilizer is always empirical. We do not know precisely the needs of the plant and the concentration of nutrients stored in the soil. That is why we use some simple rules suggested by specialists. Experience shows that the best time to fertilize house plants is early April and mid July, and then in September. It seems that a large number of plants have a slower growing process during the hot summer days. In September, the process is revived, and then comes a progressive sleeping in October and a total stop in vegetation, from November to mid-February or early March. This vegetative rhythm is more or less visible, depending on the species, and can be controlled or modified by different techniques (temperature variation, artifi...

A major problem many dog owners must face is lawn dog spots. They appear when dogs urinate on the lawn, because their urine contains a high percentage of nitrogen that causes the apparition of brown spots on the grass. Although the grass actually needs nitrogen for growing, dog urine releases a concentrated amount of nitrogen in one place. Follow these steps to revive your lawn and prevent brown spots in grass from your dog in the future. When you notice your dog urinating on your lawn, immediately saturate the area with water, using a garden hose. This way, the nitrogen concentration is diluted and uniformly distributed. To be efficient, you should perform this operation as promptly as possible. If you do not notice the problem and take no measure, the grass will turn brown and you must clean the area by pulling off the grass and also by removing at least a few centimeters of. Add a new layer of soil and mix it with some lime to help neutralize any remaining particles containing d...

If you live in Colorado, there are a few good reasons why you should choose native plants for gardening. First, they are beautiful. Colorado provides a wide range of gorgeous plants and flowers that look amazing and unique in any garden. Native plants have also evolved to withstand local environment and weather conditions, so they typically require lower care and water than vegetation coming from other areas. If you fertilize, you can also use organic lawn care products for use for your plants.  Weather in Colorado is hot and dry during the warmest months; therefore native plants are drought-tolerant and fruitful during the entire season. Another great argument for growing native Colorado plants in your garden is that, this way, you will also help local fauna. Native plants are in symbiotic relationship with countless of bees, butterflies, birds and beasts that need their habitat to survive – and this is exactly what you offer them. Growing native Colorado plants will make your...

Let's see which are the most important things to keep in mind when planning your garden landscape and how to get it done even with a small budget. Let the plants be the main stars of your garden Despite what is suggested in all garden landscape tutorials - that you have to invest in all kinds of costly accessories, create water fountains, decorate the garden with statues and much more that require time and money and plant drought tolerant grass to save money - you can actually get amazing results if you just leave the beauty of nature be the star. Set up a budget When you start shopping for the necessary accessories, it is easy enough to let yourself carried away, because you will find a lot of nice things to buy. However, in the end, you will realize that many of them do not actually find their place in your plan, so you should better stick to your budget. Arrange the items according to the available space and keep in mind the color scheme you are going to use, from flowers ...

In autumn, the weather becomes less favorable to the vegetation and you can expect it to affect your lawn, in some degree. Humidity, low temperatures and low light tend to have a negative effect on the grass. That's why you need to take care of it a bit more than during the summer. Dead leaves should not be left on the lawn, where they fell from the trees. Contrary to popular belief that dead leaves are a natural fertilizer, beneficial for vegetation, they may actually prove harmful to the grass and the plants beneath them, because they will prevent the light and air from reaching them. The most effective solution is to gather dried leaves with special tools, such as vacuum cleaners with collector bags that absorbs vegetable matter and chop it, for better storage. However, if you do not have time to gather the dead leaves on your lawn, a handy solution is to pass the lawn mower over them. By breaking them into small pieces, they become harmless to the lawn, which will grow greener...