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Depending on the type of soil you find in your garden, you’ll see that different types of plants, herbs and vegetables will grow differently. Not all soil is created the same, and depending on the composition of each type of soil, you might have more or less success as a beginning gardener.   The important thing to remember about soil is that you always need to aim for balance. Even in the case of a relatively sandy soil, which dries out fast for the most part, you’ll find that many types of flowers, such as tulips and Sun roses, can be grown beautifully, along with a fair number of root vegetables. However, this only holds true as long as the pH balance of the soil treatment is good enough to support the growth of these plants.   Aside from pH and soil acidity/alkalinity, you also have to consider the content of nutrients, as well as elements such as clay, silt and sand. The concentration of these elements will determine how easily the water will flow through the soil an...

Leftover lawn products are generally a good idea depending on what they consist of and on whether or not they have a shorter lifespan. Fertilizer and organic products from Revive can be a great asset even after they have been in storage for quite a while, but there are a few important points to remember. The most important one is knowing HOW to store them so that they can remain reusable in the long run.   Reusing a lawn product will depend a lot on the storage compartment you have kept it in. Suppose you had a bag of fertilizer that you didn’t really need to use a lot of last year. At least half of it might be left off that you can use this year, but you have to consider whether or not it’s still reusable after having been stored in a damp or overly warm area.   The best thing you can do with leftover lawn products after using them the first time is to store them in a cool-dry place where the temperature and humidity fluctuations are not too great. You have to check ...

Seasonal pine needle shed or drop is a natural process that some tree owners might find concerning. Although they are evergreens, pines experience seasonal needle shed as a process that typically occurs as needles older than 2-3 years end their lifespan and drop to the ground. Unlike most trees, which drop all their leaves in the autumn, pine trees only drop a certain percentage of their needles, typically determined by the amount of environmental stress present in their surroundings.   Since the needle shedding process depends on environmental changes and stressors, it’s common for it to intensify in times of drought, when pines are particularly vulnerable. In these periods, the needles can get yellowish and brown, and they can fall off in greater numbers than normal.   Although if you notice a pine tree near your home shedding needles, you might be inclined to experience concern, the problem is not a new one, and it’s also not one that should be considered alarming. As ...

The question of whether or not to water your lawn in the winter is one that experts have been debating for decades. While some argue that the winter temperatures typically cause nature to remain dormant for large periods of time, so you shouldn’t have to water your plants, others believe that dry winters can damage most plants and vegetables to a considerable extent, and occasional watering can be essential.   In places like Colorado, winters can get exceedingly dry, and plans, vegetables and trees can suffer as a result. Most experts will advise you that, if this is the case, you might have to sprinkle your lawn a nd garden for a period of 5-10 minutes about once every 2-3 weeks. Even though the soil might be somewhat hardened, the water can seep through and provide nourishment for your lawn. During a dry spell, this will help prevent your lawn and garden plants from drying out – especially if you’ve planted seeds that don’t do well in dry climates.   When it comes to wi...

One of our favorite events of the year has been postponed, but you can take advantage of this time to start working on your spring lawn preparations . We will keep you updated with information as we receive it. Here is the link to the  Denver Home Show   website.   Original Post right here: Denver Home And Garden Show Postponed

Applying fertilizer to your lawn should normally be an easy task, according to most homeowners. However, you’ll find that, depending on where you live and what type of lawn you’re trying to grow, the timing and the amount of the fertilizer you want to use can differ greatly from case to case.   Fertilizing your drought tolerant grass should typically be done in the spring. As the snow and ice melts away and the soil becomes more manageable, this is the right time to consider fertilizing, as the grass will also start to grow more quickly and the temperature will be high enough to allow the fertilizer to work its “magic.”   Typically, the best time to apply fertilizer is in the spring, around the time when the soil temperature reaches 55 degrees. This time can come pretty early, if you live in a southern area, where there isn’t much snow fall; but it can come much later in areas where heavy snowfall and low temperatures are quite common.   The best composition for s...

The yellow and brown patches on lawn that you see are often caused by pet urine – especially dog urine – when your pet urinates on the grass. To deal with this issue or prevent it, you can take a number of effective measures:   You can start by training your dog to urinate in specific areas. Dog training might require some time and effort, but the result is that you can prevent brown patches without having to make any changes to your landscaping. If you notice your dog has already urinated on the grass, then the damage can be prevented by immediately hosing down the area with a garden hose. That way, the extra nitrogen and other harmful compounds in the urine will be washed away before they can be absorbed by the grass roots. You can also create lawn-free landscaping that your dog can enjoy. Using an invisible dog fence to keep your dog away from the lawn area can also help. Finally, a less recommended method is to increase your dog’s water intake. This can be a problem if y...

Pet urine and its effects on grass have been among the most problematic issues that homeowners in America have to deal with and left wondering how to bring back dead grass from dog urine . In many cases, pet urine tends to cause unsightly spots of yellow or brown dead grass that can ruin the appearance and the health of a large part of your lawn. Dealing with pet urine can be difficult, whether you aim to prevent it from becoming an issue, or you want to fix your lawn after the fact.   The main reason that pet urine is a problem in the first place has to do with chemistry. Dog urine damages grass because of its chemical composition, and there is no way around that. The only path to fix it is to either guide your pets to pee away from your lawn, or to remove the dead grass and replace it.   Nitrogen is the main culprit, since in high concentrations, it can cause grass to become yellowish and eventually die. Various salts and other compounds can also work to alter the chemic...

Once spring comes, the soil stops being dormant, and you have to start thinking about the importance of tending to your flower garden once again. Even if you’re just planting seeds, choosing the right fertilizer and making sure you use it at the right time can be essential to your ability to grow a garden successfully all year round.   Fertilizer feeds your soil, so it’s first of all important to avoid synthetic fertilizer. Many plants can be damaged by synthetic products, and will do better without it. Instead, natural, organic fertilizer from Revive is much better, and to counteract problems such as pests arriving to damage your garden, you can plant herbs that will attract beneficial insects and animals that will keep pest populations at bay.   Instead of considering adding fertilizer to your garden at a specific date, it’s usually best to go by the temperature of the soil – which can reach certain levels at different times of the year, depending on where you live. ...

Mulching refers to covering the garden soil with materials of natural or mineral origin, to prevent weed growth and the evaporation of water from the soil. Here is more information on the benefits of using Revive products and mulching in every season. Early growth . One of the objectives of soil mulching is to change its temperature. Regardless the nature of the mulching material you are using (black/ colorless/ gray foil or organic materials), it will warm up the soil, and the planted vegetation will experience a faster growth, compared to plants that grow without mulching. The first fruits grown in a soil enriched with a layer of mulch can be harvested 7 to 14 days earlier, compared to other fruits. Weed control . This is another main goal of mulching. Depending on the type of mulching material, you can combat unwanted weeds and prevent them from ruining your crops. Black foil used for mulching is the most efficient, as it prevents light from reaching the surface of the soil, w...