getting grass to take hold and grow on a slope can be slightly challenging. Heavy rains and winds shortly after seeding can create havoc and wash the seeds away before they have a chance to germinate and take root. If proper preparations are made when the seed is planted, the chance...
getting grass to take hold and grow on a slope can be slightly challenging. Heavy rains and winds shortly after seeding can create havoc and wash the seeds away before they have a chance to germinate and take root. If proper preparations are made when the seed is planted, the chance...
How to Plant Kentucky 31 Fescue Another option, particularly for a steep slope, is to purchase and use mesh burlap, cheesecloth or mesh cloth. Mesh cloth will rot in place and prove beneficial to the soil, but other materials must be removed once the grass emerges. Secure these materials wi...
Preventing soil erosion on a hillside is a steep challenge. The incline or rise of the slope makes it prone to a faster rate of landslide and erosion. A compact and elegant solution to this is to terrace your hill. Using homegrown and natural materials, you can put together a series of ...
Decide when to plant your hedge The best time to plant a hedge is spring or fall when the ground is workable (Image credit: Getty Images/Liane M) Spring, when the soil is damp and warming up, and fall when the summer sun has warmed the soil, are usually the best times for planting...
Central Energy Plant / Spillman Farmer Architects. Image © Parham Taghioff Just as fashion designers use pins, needles and textiles to bring their creations to life, architects rely on materials to shape our built environment. From steel and glass to wood and concrete, these form the artistic...
Problem Solvers Slope/Erosion Control Where to Plant a Maple Tree Depending on the variety of maple, plant it in a location with full sun or part shade and well-draining, rich soil. Most maples succeed in a wide soil pH range but slightly acidic soil is best. Maples come in a wide...
The trick to raising them in the North is to choose an early-maturing variety such as “Early Spanish” (100 days) and plant them on a south-facing slope, if possible. You could also get a head start to the season by sowing peanuts indoors for 5 to 8 weeks before transplanting outsid...
To plant cotoneaster in a container, choose one that's large enough to accommodate its growth habits. Depending on which type you choose, your plant will either grow horizontally as ground cover or vertically as a climber. When you grow cotoneaster in a pot, it will produce fewer flowers and...
above the re-filled bed to 6 inches (15cm) tall. Plant 5 to 6 seeds or set two starts on this mound. Thin to the strongest plant. Space mounds 12 feet (3.6m) apart unless you are planting the short vine, bush varieties listed below–then you can plant a third to half that ...