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Can Organic Lawn Care Benefit Your Flower Garden?

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Organic fertilizers are the best option for your lawn that flowers can also benefit from.   Plants are constantly looking for the nutrients they need most, such as nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, and, without a little help, the soil in which they grow cannot provide them all the time. For this reason, it is recommended to fertilize it while the plants are growing and not when they reach maturity, for a lasting and visible effect.   Using a natural soil treatment will help your lawn be healthy and green, and your flower garden will look amazing too.   Mowed Grass A useful way to recycle mowed grass is to use it for lawn mulching. Thus, the moisture stays in the soil longer and acts as a slow-release fertilizer. Moreover, the mowed grass keeps the soil aerated which means that you will have to dig it less often. From the moment the mowed grass decomposes on the plants, it begins to act as a fertilizer.   Coffee Grounds Coffee grounds are a well-known mir...

3 Quick Lawn Care Solutions to Save Unhealthy Grass

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  Your lawn can be affected by pathogens that prevent/ disrupt the development and normal aspect of the grass. In general, the revitalization of the grass can be done easily, the recovery will be quick and there are chances that your lawn will look even better than before the disease appeared. Here are 3 quick care solutions: To help the lawn recover, you should mow it 1-2 cm shorter than usual. This will allow more air to enter the grass crown, and moisture will evaporate faster. Mow only when the grass is dry and always collect the debris. After this operation, areas of your lawn that do not look very good will probably be more visible, but do not worry. If you feed your lawn properly and wait for a few sunny days, it will recover and be more beautiful than before. If you have lawn areas severely affected by disease, apply fungicide and mow the grass only after 3-4 days, so as not to carry spores through the lawn with the mower or on the sole of your shoes. Alternatively, y...

How To Choose or Prepare Your Organic Liquid Fertilizer for Spring

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It is never too late to go back to manure and liquid organic fertilizers, because they have some significant benefits: They decompose slowly and are gradually assimilated by plants They enrich the soil with organic matter and thus stimulate microorganisms They feed the soil They promote good plant development They are environmentally friendly They do not contain any chemicals and are therefore safe for humans, plants and animals They must not be dissolved They are released very slowly, so there is no risk burning the plants   Organic liquid fertilizers can be used for any type of lawn. They are formulated so that they can provide an ideal contribution, with each of their application. Such products are great for gardeners committed to using bio products in their yard in order to get a healthier environment.   When you choose or prepare to apply an organic fertilizer Denver area for Spring , it is very important to make sure it has the right content, which should ...

Chemical vs. Organic Lawn Care Products – What to Choose and Why?

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  Fertilizers are some of the most important “tools” used by any successful gardener. Each soil is rich in some types of nutrients and poor in terms of others; the use of a fertilizer can supplement the substances that your soil may lack and increase the chances of successful organic lawn care and growth .   There are two basic types of fertilizers – chemical and organic. Understanding the differences between them is essential to know which one is right for your gardening needs.   Chemical fertilizers are popular because they are convenient: you can easily control the level of nutrients and you get fast results for a decent price. On the other hand, recent concerns about the environmental effects of using synthetic fertilizers have led many to reconsider chemicals as a suitable alternative to organic fertilizers.   With organic lawn care products, you can still have a beautiful, healthy lawn, while also showing a responsible attitude toward the environment. ...

Is There Any Way to Reverse the Effects of Brown Patches on your Lawn?

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Lawn owners know very well that the beauty of their yard can be overshadowed by unattractive brown patches in the grass. These may have different causes: Fertilizers/ chemicals Pets urinating on the lawn Fungi Dryness Early treatment is the key to preventing fungal pathogens from germinating and spreading, and you can choose from many effective fungicides. The choice of disease-resistant grass varieties also plays an important role in preventing the appearance of brown patches. Superior varieties of grass, resistant to dryness, aggressive UV rays and diseases, can give you the best results in terms of durability and consolidation of your lawn. If more than 40% of the grass is covered by brown patches, you should consider replanting your lawn, by adding new seeds and starting from scratch. On the other hand, if you have less than 40% of your lawn damaged, removing the dry grass and oversowing the lawn will be enough to fill in patches and to protect it from the invasion of weed...

How to Make Grass Green When Your Soil Doesn’t Cooperate

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The lawn is quite easy to plant and maintain, but the process has to start with soil preparation and a few other details – if you want the grass in your yard to be green, even if your soil doesn’t cooperate. Of all the types of soil in which you can plant your lawn, black earth with a high percentage of humus is the best, because it is rich in nutrients, easy to dig and aerate, allowing water to penetrate evenly.  Clay soil is more difficult, it heats up slowly and it is not so great when it comes to absorbing water. Sandy soil does not retain water, so your lawn will need to be watered more often, especially in the warm season.   To improve the properties of the soil, organic lawn car is highly recommended.   Also, you should know that there are many types of lawn to choose from. For example, there are varieties of grass resistant to traffic, while others may look more beautiful but are much more sensitive.   Choose grass species according to the destination...

Is Any Kind of Soil Treatment Required Before or During Winter?

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After a year of lawn maintenance, gardening operations stop during the winter. The lawn mower is set aside, the irrigation system is closed and protected from frost, and winter preparations have been successfully completed. Winter is, indeed, the time for a moment of relaxation and recovery of strength, as well as a period in which you can continue the documentation process to improve the quality of your lawn in the upcoming season. However, your lawn still needs to know that you haven’t forgotten it.   Lawn fertilization, which must be done twice, during the fall: the first time at the beginning of the season, after the summer stress, to help the recovery of the lawn by adding nitrogen, and the second time at the end of the season. Autumn fertilization is essential because it provides the necessary nutrients that the lawn will use during the winter months.   Given that there is a good chance that the lawn will stay under a layer of snow for a while, the roots must be we...

How Drought Tolerant Grass Survives During Extreme Dry Periods

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It is well-known that lawns can radically change the look of a yard. A house surrounded by this stretch of pure and uniform green grass becomes a much more attractive sight and leaves the impression of a well-kept space. But before you start planning your lawn sowing, find out what type of lawn is best for you. Choose drought-resistant lawn seeds and you will enjoy thick green grass even in areas with strong sun exposure, and dry or eroded soil. Drought tolerant grass is typically obtained from a mixture of several types of seeds, the most common being Lolium perenne , Festuca heterophylla , Festuca arudinacea and Festuca rubra . These seeds must be sown in a well-worked soil, with a compact structure and constant humidity, plus a higher intake of nutrients and proper irrigation. Drought tolerant grass sown in unfavorable conditions can still have a good resistance if: the sowing surface was well prepared the sowing was done correctly lawn maintenance is done properly Lawn ma...