Lawn Grass Varieties and Types Selecting the proper grass seed mixture is important. What you intend to use the lawn area for and the amount of maintenance you're willing to provide, are two important factors which should be considered before making the selection. Normally you will buy a lawn...
Pour the winnowed wheatgrass seed into a sealable plastic container for storage. Seal the top and place the container in a cool, dry place such as a refrigerator or cupboard. Store the wheatgrass seeds for up to one year before sowing them. "Living fossil" is coontie's (Zamia floridana)...
While preparing the soil for seeding: Get rid of debris and weeds and remove the thatch layer to give your grass seed a clean bed with good water absorption. Aerate to loosen the deep layers of soil. Core aeration helps water get into the soil more easily and supports deep root growth....
• Select a grass seed variety that matches the type of grass already growing in your lawn, as well as the climate and sunlight conditions (e.g., shade-tolerant or sun-loving grasses). • Make sure the seed is fresh and suited for the time of year. Fall and early spring are gene...
Make sure you have everything needed to install your centipede grass. Such as: Seed Spreader An auger bit for plugs Seed / Sod / Plugs in the appropriate amount Appropriate Fertilizer Helping hands for larger areas Prepare your soil by ensuring it’s removed of any extra junk and raked level...
Before you begin planting, you must remove large stones from your garden and make sure thesoilis adequately fertilized. Learn more tips on how to prepare your garden soil. Buying Plants Buying healthy, strong plants is important if you want to give your garden a good start. Stay away from ...
Preparea planting potfor the coontie seeds. Fill it with equal parts of sand and sphagnum peat moss, pour water over it until it is drenched and allow the pot to drain completely. Remove the orange, fleshy outer seed covering if you have collected fresh coontie seed. Wash the seed under ...
By fall the chemicals should have broken down and you will be able to direct seed, if you want. You can also wait until the weeds come up and simply pull them. This can be more time consuming than chemical applications, but it is organic in addition to being good exerc...
Cut whole heads at soil level when they are compact and firm and before seed stalks form usually 50 to 80 after sowing. Complete the harvest before the arrival of freezing weather. If the first fall frost arrives before heads form, Chinese cabbage can still be harvested for greens. ...
Select the right type of crop based on your needs, and then plant before weeds have time to take root. Prepare your garden for cover crops immediately after fall vegetable plants are removed.7Remove all existing weeds, and then loosen the soil with a tiller or shovel to ensure good ...