Landscaping

Almost every homeowner in the U.S. spends some amount of time and money delivering water to outdoor plants – especially grass. There are two basic …

Fertilizing provides nutrients to maintain plant health and also encourages new growth. Excessive use of fertilizers can cause overgrowth that is more susceptible to pests …

Turf grass remains the most popular landscaping material. There are a wide variety of lawn grasses available from water efficient buffalo grass to the every …

Anyone can plant a bluegrass or fescue lawn and these grasses make a lot of sense in wet humid climates. If you live in a …

Successful lawn maintenance involves a number of cultural practices that are used throughout the growing season. Proper implementation of mowing, irrigation, thatch, weed, insect and …

Imagine that you go away for a few days of vacation. While you are away it rains cats and dogs at your home, but your …

Watering your landscape with an automatic irrigation system will likely be the single largest use of water in your home. You can dramatically improve efficiency …

Almost every homeowner in the U.S. spends some amount of time and money delivering water to outdoor plants. There are two basic ways to accomplish …

For automatic irrigators, starting up the sprinkler system in the late spring and shutting it down for the winter are annual rituals. Those living in …

The design and installation of an automatic sprinkler system is a complex project involving numerous steps and considerable effort. There are college courses, books, and …