bluegrass and fescue need around 1 inch of water weekly, including rain. To measure this, perform a simple irrigation audit by placing various containers, like tuna cans, across your lawn zones. Run your irrigation or sprinkler until these containers collect about an inch of water, adjusting as...
Variable-flow irrigation sprinkler head Photo courtesy USDA ARS Photo credit David Nance An overhead irrigation system is a lot like a lawnsprinkler-- the basic principle is the same. Water is pumped in underpressureand sprayed down onto the plants from flat spray nozzles. ...
After dethatching and aeration, overseed the lawn for a lush carpet in the spring. If you have cool-season grass,fall is the perfect time to overseed. This grass type thrives in cooler temperatures, able to grow vigorously thanks to extra rain that nourishes the roots. Warm-season grass ...
No matter the size or condition of your yard, you can turn your lawn into a garden. You can also start small by turning a portion of your yard into a garden, and watch it grow year after year. Read on to learn how to turn your grassy lawn into the glorious garden of your dreams....
You must water your lawn regularly, particularly through the heat of summer. Your grass will need about an inch of water per week for guidance and you’ll want to do this first thing in the morning so the sun doesn’t evaporate your efforts. Set your irrigation system on a schedule to ...
One way you can help reduce the demand for water is to conserve water year-round. Many areas ban watering your lawn and garden when water runs low, but here are a few easy things that you can do on your own: Turn off water when you brush your teeth or shave. Take shorter showers....
They can live for about 80 to 100 years. Monkeypod tree. It sounds a bit strange, bringing to mind a sci-fi vision of a tree that grows monkeys instead of leaves. Most likely not the kind of tree you'd want growing in your backyard! In real life, however, the monkeypod tree ...
Anthony "TC" Williams is a Professional Landscaper in Idaho. He is the President and Founder of Aqua Conservation Landscape & Irrigation, an Idaho Registered Landscape Business Entity. With over 21 years of landscaping experience, TC has worked on projects such as the Idaho Botanical Garden in ...
We’ll walk you through how to grow a moss lawn, what type of care it needs, and its pros and cons. In this article, we’ll cover: What is a moss lawn? How to grow a moss lawn Choose the right location Pick your moss type ...
Don’t overwater your yard. A drip irrigation system is the best way to prevent anthracnose from infecting your grass. Water in the early morning to avoid damp lawns. Proper fertilization to provide your lawn with the right amount of nutrients it needs. ...