Posts Tagged ‘mulch’
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Are you overwhelmed by pests? Pests can make the best landscaping job look like an amateur stepped in. In actuality the pests create the mess. This post is going to give you some ideas to consider to keep pests away from your landscaping.
Did you know the best way to keep pests away is to take preventative measures? You can use pesticides to control pests when they arrive, but what if you can cut down on pests before they even make a home in your yard?
There are certain plants you can plant that actually repel pests, such as marigolds, petunias, and dahlias, to name a few. If you plant some of those you have made your first step in getting rid of pests. You should consider keeping all plant life and trees at least six inches from your home, as this helps with the creepy crawlies who can live indoors as well as outdoors.
If you use mulch, consider changing it out for red stones. If you really think about it, mulch is nothing more than decaying vegetation. And it can bring in a whole host of unwanted pests. Sure it’s nice to look at but it is also a tasty treat for bugs and pests.
These are few things to consider when landscaping, if you don’t want to have to deal with pests. This is not to say you won’t have a pest problem at some point but it will certainly cut down on unwanted visitors.
Source: Lifehacker
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Sponsored by: Scenic Landscaping
Tags: Landscaping, mulch, pests, red stone
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Monday, January 30th, 2012
With winter in full swing, what have you done to protect your landscaping from the harsh weather? To keep your landscaping in manageable condition come spring, you must protect your plants, trees and shrubs from winter conditions. The best prevention is being proactive. Do not wait for winter to be looming upon you before you start. The best time to start winterizing your lawn is late fall. Starting the process earlier not only protects your landscaping but makes it easier to spruce things up in the spring.
It’s important that you not start too early; the best time to start the winterization process is in late fall when the leaves on the trees are falling consistently and are turning brown. First you want to start with taking indoors all potted plants. Anything that is left outside should be wrapped in burlap. If you have plants that grow near walkways where you may salt, protect them – salt kills plants.
Clean all the debris off your lawn. You should also rake up all leaves. If it snows and the leaves are still there it can cause snow mold, which can destroy lawns. You can also put out mulch. It helps to act as an insulator for plants, protecting them against frost and snow. It also helps plants keep their moisture.
I know it may sound like a lot of work, but these are things you really need to consider doing in order to keep your lawn and plants ready for springtime. Winters can be brutal, especially in New York and New Jersey.
Source: Yardener
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Sponsored by: Scenic Landscaping
Tags: Landscaping, Lawn care, mulch, winter
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