Gardening Articles

Gray snow mold (Typhula) appears under the snow that covers lawns as its name implies. This disease results in brown areas and yellow grass across your lawn and may also show pink or white 'fuzzy-looking' fungus after a good rainfall. It is particularly prevalent on tall grass that has not been mowed and can normally be prevented by keeping your grass cut to about a 2-inch high level. Also, try to avoid using nitrogen-based fertilizers in late fall or early winter as this can encourage snow mold to grow.

There are two established methods for growing a lawn from scratch. One is to use sod rolls that have already been grown. The second is to do it yourself with seed, fertilizer and water. Pre-grown sod is quick and easy, but becomes rather costly if you are sodding a sizeable area and requires professional installation. Growing your own from scratch is more time consuming and requires some understanding of soil chemistry, the type of grass seed to use for your climate area and the patience that will result in pride of personal accomplishment.

If you have seen mounds of dirt on your lawn, you should know what they indicate. Mounds of dirt are often a warning sign that moles are calling your lawn their new home. This situation requires answers to some important questions such as: What qualities does your lawn possess that makes moles choose your yard over another? Also, and perhaps more importantly, how on earth are we to get rid of these pests?

When you are looking to take care of your lawn, you probably aren't worried about what the difference is between lawn care and landscaping. However, when it comes to buying tools, doing the process, and seeing the finished product, you are probably going to need to know a little bit about the difference. First of all, you should know that both lawn care and landscaping are very important, and you are going to want to make sure that you both have a plan for lawn care and landscaping, and that you carry out them in a timely manner.

Making or purchasing decor for your garden will help counterbalance the many negative events in the daily news. Not only this, but garden accents will help gardeners create meaning, wonder, and inspiration in their lives as they decorate their gardens in a way that is in concert with their deepest thoughts, feelings, and aspirations.

Weather in Victoria is often windy and changeable. Without windbreaks plants will quickly be damaged. Most of southern Australia has had below average rainfall and it is necessary to establish an effective water harvesting system. Lastly, the farmer must put in place effective control measures to counter the threat from resident rabbit and noxious weed.

A greenhouse is not the easiest structure to build from scratch. Glass panes can all too easily become a real pain as this account reveals.