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The active season ends with the first frosts. Once the lawn is ready for the long winter months, it is time for a break from garden work. To have peace of mind, make sure that your lawn is well-prepared to resist until spring. Aeration, scarification, fertilization – all these are the autumn works necessary for the lawn to withstand the winter weather. These processes shall be carried out no later than mid-October so that the lawn has sufficient time to recover from stress. Scarification, aeration and even mowing is inevitably a stress for the grass. But without these works your lawn will not be as resistant and good looking as you wish. Very low temperatures do not contribute positively to the restoration of the lawn, which is why it is good to plan maintenance in advance and carry out the work before it is too late. The exception is the fertilization, which must be carried out twice during autumn: the first time, at the beginning of the season, after the stress of summer, to contr...

The elements contained in organic fertilizers are important for preserving soil fertility, raising the amount of humus and improving soil structure. The advantages of a good organic fertilizer : Besides the fact that decomposing releases nutrients, organic fertilizers improve the structure of the soil and increase its ability to retain water and nutrients. In the long run, they will increase the health and fertility of the soil. Since they are slow release, their administration cannot produce a super fertilization that damages the plants. The risk of accumulation of toxic substances for plants is excluded, or very low. Organic fertilizers are renewable, biodegradable, sustainable and ecological. Bought from the stores, organic fertilizers can be quite expensive, but the good nes is that you can obtain them at low costs, in your household, by processing manure or preparing compost. There are also certain limitations regarding the use of organic fertilizers: Their composition...

For vegetation to develop optimally, be it lawn, flowers, vegetables or fruit, the soil must contain suitable amounts of different substances (nutrients) including nitrogen, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron etc., depending on the plants you want to grow. Because not every soil is naturally balanced for a rich harvest, it must be treated with special substances. Of these, natural fertilizers are increasingly recommended. Types of natural fertilizers Organic fertilizers : they consist of manure, animal droppings or plant residues. It is applied so that the fresh organic matter does not come into contact with the roots of the plants (it can burn them). The materials must either be turned into compost before applying them, or incorporated by plowing or tilling the soil until they enter 5-10 cm into the soil. Natural mineral fertilizers : represent the next stage after organic fertilization, and are being used in small quantities to balance the organic matt...

If you are a dog owner and have a yard and a beautiful lawn, you have probably already know the frustration that raises when you notice inaesthetic brown patches on lawn . What causes this type of lawn damage? Well, it’s your pet’s acidic urine that burns the grass.   Fortunately, there are solutions for restoring your lawn and preventing these problems. Some owners recommend the use of sodium bicarbonate, vitamin C or the addition of various powders and supplements to the animal’s food, in order to dilute their urine, thus reducing the nitrogen content eliminated in a certain area of ​​the lawn. Although small amounts of nitrogen are beneficial to grass, and most lawn fertilizers contain nitrogen compounds, an overdose causes the grass to die. This is exactly what happens when the dog urinates in the same place several times. A good way to prevent the formation of brown spots is to follow your animal step by step and immediately pour a lot of water on the place where they dec...

The lawn is a vital element in most gardens. Providing a neutral background, it highlights other species of plants or flowers. The explosion of colors in the garden is much more pleasant in contrast to a beautiful green lawn. Besides its important role in landscaping, the lawn serves as a place to relax so it’s important to know how to make grass green and keep it flourishing.   To enjoy a healthy and green lawn, you need to do some work (regular lawn mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, weed control and aeration), but your efforts can be reduced if you choose resistant plant species. For example, drought-resistant grass is not too demanding and will remain green for a long time, even without regular care.   The plant species that make up the lawn must also correspond to the requirements of use – relaxation area or heavy traffic, performing sports activities, ornamental role, etc. – and to the characteristics of the soil in which they are planted.   A few secrets: ...

The lawn ensures a beautiful aspect of your yard, providing it an elegant and neat look. However, in order to have a lawn as perfect as that on a golf course, you have to make an effort and take a series of measures of organic lawn care . Simply throwing some seeds on a certain surface of your garden will not guarantee a beautiful lawn. You need to dedicate it time for maintenance, which includes a series of recurring activities. Fortunately, some of these activities can now be automated: irrigation (by installing irrigation programmers) or trimming (by using robot-type clippers).   Other activities, however, such as fertilization, require special attention.   If you do not want to use chemicals, organic fertilization of the lawn is also a very effective option. You can use compost or lawns dedicated to the biohumus. Natural hardening agents are used when the lawn does not suffer from more serious deficiencies. Thanks to them, the amount of humus in the substrate can be i...

There are lawn seed mixtures specially designed for a dry climate and for spaces without an automated irrigation system, or with low drainage. Coming from such a mixture of seeds with a high degree of purity and germination, the resulting lawn is characterized by well-developed roots and a healthy foliage. It will maintain its green color even in drought conditions. Drought tolerant grass seeds are the ideal choice for those who want a beautiful lawn without too many headaches. Moreover, they represent the most sustainable solution to save water, energy and time resources.   In addition, such a lawn has a high resistance to pests and diseases, an increased tolerance to the lack of nutrients in the soil and is resistant to traffic. Thus, these seeds can also be successfully used for lawns intended for recreational or sports activities.   Under optimal maintenance conditions, drought tolerant grass seeds have a very high perennity and high quality.   The species of...

A healthy lawn begins with autumn fertilization. Autumn is one of the two times of the year (spring is the other!) when the lawn is in a period of active growth. It is the period when the lawn is in its best condition, as long as it has everything it needs.   In order for the lawn to have that beautiful and uniform green color, while also developing beautifully in this season of moderate temperatures, it needs a nitrogen-based fertilizer that should be applied at the beginning of the autumn.   Fertilization is an important aspect at a time of year when the day becomes shorter and the amount of light for the production of chlorophyll is reduced. An organic fertilizer that contains a rich amount of nitrogen will increase the chlorophyll content in the blades of grass, making your lawn look greener.   The second stage of autumn lawn fertilization is after mid-October and up until mid-November, when you need to get your lawn ready for the cold season. It needs strengt...

Organic liquid fertilizer refers to a special soil treatment that enables air, nutrients and water to better penetrate the ground and make lawns nicer and healthier. Without proper aeration, your lawn cannot flourish and develop to its full potential. Also, a well-aerated lawn looks really good and can certainly impress your neighbors, friends or even potential home buyers.     By using a good organic fertilizer, you can prolong the lifespan of your lawn. In other words, regular and consistent aeration will ensure the fact that your lawn receives its nutritious substances on a constant basis. The overall health of your lawn is thus greatly improved.   Liquid aeration has the capacity of softening the soil, which facilitates the better development of your grass. In the application of this type of aeration, humus is usually included, too. This permits better absorption into the soil.   Because plant roots greatly rely on oxygen, aeration helps with this impor...