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Whats up with my lawn? how do i get it back?
Comments (10)You purchased the house last year so there is, I'm supposing, no information on what the lawn in that area did last year at this time....maybe the same thing you are experiencing. It could be the ground is hard in the area and doesn't accept moisture down to a level that the lawn uses it to its advantage. In other words, maybe the lawn isn't getting water in that area and pays the price. Too much, is as bad as too little. Too much and too little causes short roots which, when the summer heat hits it, dries it up fast. You didn't say whether you fertilize regularly. Turf grass is, like any other plant, needs food. A regular schedule of fertilizing keeps a lawn in good health and even if grubs invade, a turf that is in the best of health can fight it off. I suggest you do an over layering of compost/triple mix or good topsoil...about 1/2" to 1" and do this every spring ....and fall. Then an overseeding at the same times. What this does is builds organic matter into the soil, improves the soil to absorb and hold moisture and results in a tough turf that can stand up to the dry periods or the over-wet times. To find out how much soil/compost to buy, simply measure the area you wish to cover...length times width...IN FEET. Multiply that by the depth IN INCHES the soil you wish to put down...and multiply that figure by 3.....and divide by 1000. The result will tell you exactly, in cubic yards, how much soil to buy. Thus, if you were to cover the entire 1000 square feet with 1" of soil....1000 sq ft X 1" = 1000, then multiply that by 3...= 3000 divided by 1000 = 3 cubic yards of soil would cover the area. By overlayering 1" of soil over the lawn every spring and fall will improve the drainage and water containment quality and improve the lawn's ability to grow grass in difficult times. A good combination of seeds for northern areas is" 40% Kentucky Blue, 30% perennial ryegrass and 30% fescue. This combo makes for a tough lawn that stands up to most what nature throws at it....See MoreHow do I get these gardenias back in shape?
Comments (7)From an old eHow article.... Prune occasionally. Unlike some bushes and shrubs, Gardenias actually donÂt require pruning for health, but rarther more for shape and basic maintenance. They do not need to be pruned annually. Prune for size and shape. The real purpose of pruning a Gardenia is to remove any deadwood, and maintain the size and shape suitable for your garden. This also prevents your Gardenia from becoming too "leggy" and losing their fullness. Gardenias set their flower buds for the following year during the fall. Prune after the blooms have wilted and faded away, usually mid to late summer to avoid cutting away the new buds. Use sharp pruners to avoid ragged cuts. Ragged increases the chance of infection and disease. Trim any type of branch. Unlike some shrubs which put forth blossoms only on new wood, you can prune both green (new) and brown (old) wood on a Gardenia, because the shrubs set buds on both, ensuring blooms will appear no matter where you prune. Don't water immediately after pruning. Give the "cut" a few hours to seal over....See MoreHow do I get keys back on my Dell laptop?
Comments (5)Brilliant answers, and I found the right demo and everything, but then realized that I am missing a few clips and wires. I thought I had found them all, but no such luck. I will see if Data Doctors has the pieces in stock, otherwise I can always purchase them from that website. Thanks so much!...See MoreHow do I get emails sent to me? How do I get followups sent to me?
Comments (0)Getting Emails Sent To You...3-step Process There are three things you have to do to get emails sent to you when someone posts to a thread you started: Be sure you have a valid/current email address in your profile Again in your profile, be sure you have the "Allow other users to send you email via forms at our site." box checked (at the bottom of the profile page) Be sure to check the box labeled "Check here if you would like copies of follow-ups to your message emailed to you" when you submit your post. (Below the "Message" box) Hmmm...maybe a 4th step...don't forget to "Save Your Member Profile" when you make changes! (button at bottom of profile page) If you do all 3 (or 4!) things, you should get an email when someone posts to your message. Note: Some members have said they still have problems getting emails. I seem to always get emails, but I have noticed that occasionally there will be a several hour delay and once there was a several day delay...I don't know why. Also, check your Junk Mail, sometimes the emails end up there. Add "gardenweb_user@gardenweb.com" to your "safe senders" list as well. If you still don't get emails, check with your internet service provider and be sure emails from GW are not being filtered out as junk before they get to you....See More- 5 years ago
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