Not all land is covered with trees. Some lots are just acres and acres of brush. In this case, land clearing prices will be much lower, with an average price for brush removal of $330 to $630 per acre. Brush removal is also something you could take on DIY in small and medium-sized...
A soil test recommendation will outline exactly how much of each nutrient should be applied per acre. If the soil varies significantly, however, you may wish to divide the field into sections and test each section separately – this way you can treat different parts of your field differently w...
Spores can spread by water, wind, or tools, and can live in the soil for up to 10 years. Though disease can appear in many conditions, too much moisture and low soil pH may increase risk of infection. There is not much you can do after plants have become infected, other than to rem...
It is a big annual plant that grows fast, looks superb, and then conveniently flops over as if preparing for the compost heap. It rots down quickly and is excellent when used formulchingaround plants to preserve moisture and add nutrients to the soil. As a member of the same family as ...
(Ruellia humilis)and native sedges—species that provide food and cover for wildlife who’ve evolved to depend on them. Though some of the plants won’t leave room for much else, the tradeoff is worth it. “I’d rather have a very thuggish, vigorous native plant take over an area than...
partly decomposed mulch that is excellent and feeds the plant while mulching. Power Sources Use three-phase electricity on all stationary equipment such as small grinders, screens and conveyors. High-voltage electricity is the most efficient, trouble-free power source there is. The...
(the actual blades of grass). But other parts of the grass plant need attention too; the phosphorus aids in root growth and development, while potassium keeps the plant healthy and disease-resistant. When too much nitrogen is introduced to the soil, the plant works overtime on top growth, ...
much of the water applied to lawns and gardens is never absorbed by plants. The greatest waste of water results from applying it too rapidly or too often. Water applied too rapidly is lost as runoff, which may carry polluting fertilizers and pesticides to streams and lakes. some water ...
Clearing land can definitely be a big job, but if you take it step-by-step, it is doable. Start by sizing up the situation to determine how much of the job you can handle yourself, and which portions of the project might require outside help. Once you’ve determined if you need the...