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What distinguishes a healthy lawn from a sick one is first of all the color, but also the ability to grow after being mowed or walked on. But in most cases, the grass needs a helping hand in the form of nutrients that are not always available in the soil in the necessary amounts. This is why it is extremely important to fertilize the grass properly, as fertilization is what will help you to have a lawn that will look healthy and amazing even after heavy winters, and the vegetation will cope much better with diseases and other threats. Plants need not only minerals, but also organic substances. Organic lawn treatments can provide these nutrients. A great advantage, which increasingly convinces more gardeners to use organic fertilizer , is their eco-friendly properties. Unlike chemical fertilizers, organic fertilizers do not have adverse effects on the environment. They can be purchased from specialized shops or even made at home. When it comes to their lawn, people typically opt for ...

Each fertilizer used, whether it is compost or manure, has a particular effect on soil composition. And each fertilizer works differently. The nutritional needs of the plants are not the same, therefore not all fertilizer is created equally: grass has other needs than shrubs, which in turn have other needs than tomatoes for example. In addition to a number of microelements, such as copper, sulfur or magnesium, all plants need four main nutrients: nitrogen, which is the driving force of growth and the main element of proteins and chlorophyll magnesium, also a key element of chlorophyll phosphorus, which encourage flowering potassium, which strengthen the plant tissue and ripen fruits Different types of plants need different amounts of these nutrients, as does the process to treat grass for dog urine spots. What about organic fertilizers? According to the information we have, the plant itself is not interested whether it receives nutrients from an organic fertilizer or from a...

Many people want to have a beautiful landscape around the house, and for this they strive to create an original and harmonious garden.   The stone elements, flowers and plants are perfect to be used for garden decoration. Interestingly arranged groups of stones can outline a natural landscape around the house. Areas in the garden covered with gravel also have a special charm; they can transform the land into a place of meditation and relaxation. Gravel and stone can also create a uniform texture to the landscape and, at the same time, solve some soil drainage problems. With gravel you can also make alleys in the garden.   To create a compact area with rustic accents, you can use granite rocks that have reddish and brown beautiful tones, as well as the advantage that they are affordable to purchase. Equally appreciated are the river stones that you can gather if there is a river nearby and use to design your landscape.  Be sure to use a recommended soil treatment arou...

Once the Winter Holidays are over, the Christmas tree is most often thrown away. However, there are other options you can consider to put it to a good use. Here are some things you can do with your Christmas trees after the holidays. If you have a garden, you surely need stakes to support vegetables such as tomatoes or cucumbers. Use branches from your Christmas tree, after you clean them from twigs and needles. Make compost from the wood and needles. Just chop your tree up with an ax or use an automatic chopper. Scatter this residue through the garden at the roots of the plants, to block weed growth. As it decomposes, it will also turn into nutrients for the soil. Fir branches can protect perennial crops from frost and the weight of the snow, in the cold season. Dried branches can be used to light a barbecue fire. You can also allow the trunk of the tree to dry up properly and then cut it into pieces that can be used in your stove or fireplace. If you live near a pond or a lak...

Dog spots on the lawn are a common problem when the dog is allowed to walk freely through the garden. However, with some precautionary measures, the dog and the lawn can coexist in harmony. Find out how to bring back dead grass from dog urine in a hurry .   Most dogs prefer a certain area of ​​the garden to urinate, especially in winter, when the ground is covered with snow, so it will not be very difficult to identify it. Dog spots are unaesthetic areas where grass has been burned by the high concentration of nitrogen in the dog's urine. They may not be visible in winter, when the ground is covered with snow and the lawn is in a vegetative state, but you will surely not be too happy to discover, in spring, that a part of your lawn looks dead.   The solution to this problem is related to reducing the amount of nitrogen that comes into contact with the grass. The remedy is to water the area that your dog uses to urinate. Water will dilute the nitrogen concentration and you...

Houseplants do not benefit from the natural nutrient supply like those that grow in the garden. The solution lies in the use of fertilizers – chemical or natural. Natural fertilizers are preferred, because chemicals will inevitably reach the indoor air that we breathe. Depending on the type of fertilizer used, it is vital to know certain things. Liquid fertilizer It is always administered after you have watered the plant, so that the roots do not suddenly absorb too much mineral salts. The best dilution of liquid fertilizers is 1 measure to 5 liters of water, if there are no other indications from the manufacturer. Use the organic liquid fertilizer solution at every watering, during the fertilization period specific to each house plant. When the weather is very hot, you can alternate watering using the fertilization solution with watering using just water. Granulated fertilizer Its main advantage is that it can be evenly distributed on the surface of the substrate, at the dose ...

Native plants are a great choice for landscaping because they are adapted to the local climate and therefore more resistant. In Colorado, there are many flowers, trees and shrubs you can use to create a beautiful garden landscape. Using native plants will save you from the work to adapt the vegetation to the specific Colorado soil and environmental conditions. It also reduces the water, fertilizing and pruning requirements, and you will create a habitat for a variety of wildlife. Rocky Mountain Columbine This lovely flower is considered the official state flower of Colorado, being a perfect match for its unique climate. Rocky Mountain Columbine will flourish just about anywhere and its colors will look amazing in partly sunny spots but also in full sun above 7,000 feet. Yellow Alyssum This is a gorgeous perennial, known for its yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. It is precisely its color that attracts butterflies and bees. Yellow Alyssum prefers sunny spots and a well-drai...

  If you like your home, but feel that something is missing to turn it into a small paradise, landscaping can be the solution that brings the transformation or the effect you want. Although you would think that such an operation is complicated and requires a special passion for gardening, things are not necessarily this way. Actually, garden landscaping can be the opportunity for you to discover a new passion and a special aesthetic sense. If you already have plenty of vegetation in the garden, you can use its natural beauty to plan the landscape and reconfigure the area at its true value. On the other hand, if your garden is still empty, you have even more landscaping possibilities to set up an area where you will feel as comfortable as in your own living room.   There are elements without which a landscaping project will not be complete. The richness of plants should be supplemented with decorative elements of natural materials, such as stone or wood, and the walking pa...