15 Jul 2014
July 15, 2014

DIY: Build a Horseshoe Pit

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Project Cut List and Plans four 2×10 x 48″ for the backboard four 2×4 x 22″ for the backboard eight 2×4 x 72″ for the pitching platforms twenty 2×4 x 15″ for the pitching platforms two 4×4 x 84” posts twelve 5/4″ x6 x 72″ deck boards All the materials can be found at any.. read more →

15 Jul 2014
July 15, 2014

Midsummer Lawn Checklist

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Some kinds of grasses thrive during the dog days of summer, while others tend to suffer.  Our Mid-Summer Lawn Checklist is much like our June Lawn Checklist with a few shifts that are related to how your lawn handles these dog days. Northern lawns prefer cooler temperatures and tend to suffer if the nighttime temps.. read more →

15 May 2014
May 15, 2014

Turfdogs Guide to Hardscapes

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Hardscaping is an attractive feature and offers many appealing options, from a rustic stacked wall to a fully developed outdoor living room and kitchen. Once you’ve decided to create an outdoor space, you must plan carefully to meet your hardscaping goals. Research really pays off, especially when you consider that a fixed object in the.. read more →

09 May 2014
May 9, 2014

How to Deal with Weeds

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Removing Annuals and Perennials The way in which you control the weeds in your garden depends partly on whether they are annual plants that grow, make seed, and die in one year, or perennial types, which survive winter via tough root systems. Some annuals flower almost continuously for most of the year and produce vast.. read more →

21 Apr 2014
April 21, 2014

April Lawn Checklist

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First thing is to pick up fallen tree limbs and rake any lawn areas that have a fungus called snow mold. These patches will be white or tan and will have grass blades stuck together in a mat. When you use a leaf rake on these patches, you help to expose the grass plants underneath.. read more →

21 Apr 2014
April 21, 2014

Pick the Right Mulch

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What to Know Below are several key guides to make sure you purchase the right mulch for your property. One cubic yard of mulch  will cover a 100-sq.ft. area to a depth of 3 inches. Choose organic mulch if you want to both cover the soil and enrich it. The faster the type of mulch.. read more →

Although most people have heard of lawn aeration, few people know the details of when and how frequently they should aerate their lawn. Sure, most people mow and edge their lawn, and some even do lawn fertilization and treat their lawns chemically, but very few are aware of the benefits of lawn aeration. Why should.. read more →

13 Aug 2013
August 13, 2013

Natural Way to Deter Garden Pests

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Deer, slugs, and other garden destroying pests might be a part of our natural world, but that doesn’t mean you have to tolerate them being a natural part of your garden. These tips will keep your plants pest-free without harsh chemicals. Bring on the Coffee: Coffee grounds are a great addition to your garden. They add.. read more →

05 Aug 2013
August 5, 2013

How to Plant a Knockout Rose Bush

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Step 1: Decide Where to Plant Your rose bush will need at least 6 hours of sun each day, so choose a sunny spot to plant. Step 2: Dig Hole Dig a hole that is about twice as wide and as deep as the container. Work the soil at the bottom of the hole with.. read more →

24 Jun 2013
June 24, 2013

An Inch of Water…

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The average lawn consumes about 1” of water per week (as measured in a rain gauge or coffee can). When there isn’t enough rain to meet the need, watering grass care is the answer. Soil dries out from the surface downward. By watering deeply, you encourage deeper rooting of the lawn. Water each area long.. read more →