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Now is the Time to Revive Your Patchy Lawn

What you'll want to do is figure out what type of grass you have. The perfect time to plant new seeds is either right now (early fall) or early spring. Hurry up and identify your grass species so that you know what seeds and fertilizer to purchase.

Warning! This Common Weed Could Seriously Harm Your Dog!

This potential killer is foxtail grass, and it’s mostly found in the Western half of the United States. This grass-like weed can cause severe damage to a dog’s skin, nose, eyes, feet, and stomach. The most dangerous parts are the seed awns.

19 Living Roofs That are as Beautiful as They are Useful

In many northern European countries, grass / turf roofs were commonly used for centuries, and now scientists are rediscovering how beneficial they are both to us and the environment. Lord of the Rings Movie Set, New Zealand Source The set of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of J.R.R.

5 Lawn Care Tips to Know Before the First Frost Strikes

Watch Your Step Don't think the grass is safe once it's covered with a thick blanket of snow. In fact, during the winter, when the temperatures are extremely low, the grass will be especially fragile, which is why we'd recommend you don't walk on it too much.

Sometimes, You Can Find Art in a Moment that'll Never Return

Art that Only Exists for a Few Moments art, photos, pictures, wood, grass, dirt, organic, Temporary, Dissolve Do you you think art is something that must endure, or can it be just as incredible if it only exists for a moment?

If You Love Bees, You Should Stop Mowing Your Lawn!

Lerman says that “perhaps in the yards that were mowed every three weeks the grasses were just a bit too long.” The tiny sweat bees that were the most common visitors to the lawns might have had trouble reaching the flowers on these more unkempt lawns.

30 Magnificent Rivers that Have Reawakened My Wanderlust

source 26) The Rhine River in Germany source 27) The Fitz Roy River in Argentina source 28) The Brisbane River in Australia source 29) The Ottawa River in Canada source 30) The Po River in Italy source H/T: pxleyes.com 30 Stunning Rivers from Around the World nature, mountains, rivers, united states, grass

9 Common Lawn Problems and How to Fix Them

Brown spots Brown spots in your lawn can happen for various reasons, including grubs munching on grass roots, fungus (such as Rhizoctonia) thriving in hot, humid late summers, thatch buildup between grass blades and roots, blunt mower blades injuring grass, over-fertilization, poor soil quality, or even

Ideas For Effortless Landscaping and Lawn Care

Plant clover or moss instead of grass If you keep struggling with lawn maintenance, know that you have many alternatives. First and foremost, try and diagnose the reason why your lawn has trouble prospering. Crispy, limp, and browning patches of grass may indicate that your lawn is drying out.

7 Essential Tips to Maintain a Healthy Lawn in the Summer

The grass can be finicky in these months and the extra heat can damage the plants. Excess heat can also take a toll on the turf. It thus requires additional effort to keep your lawn healthy during summertime.

The Green Is In the Details...

Outer or inner coating grass - for a residential, just the outside will do, watering the inner walls can get kinda silly. A rose bed, get it? But why not have a natural tanning bed, or just as a place to relax outside? There's always room for grass. Always. Even in the smallest places...

The EASIEST Plants to Grow in Containers

[related_articles] Ornamental grasses that thrive in containers Image Source: daryl_mitchell/ Flickr Ornamental grasses are the latest trend in gardening, and we totally understand why. Grasses are voluminous, low-maintenance, and often easy to maintain.

The Life and Works of Walt Whitman, an American Symbol

Table of contents Biography Early life Leaves of Grass Civil War and later years Frequently Asked Question What is Whitman's most famous work of poetry? What is Walt Whitman's most famous quote? What is Walt Whitman's poetry mainly about? What is Walt Whitman's style of poetry?