Ryegrass, a cool season grass, is often added to dormant warm season lawns in the winter to maintain a lush, green look until spring, a process called “winter overseeding.” This type of grass plant does best in temperate climates. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Ryegrass fits within the cool season grasses category, but does best in temperate climates with neither winter nor ...
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Blog Posts in August, 2015
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6 Most Common Types of Grasses
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Populating Your Pond with Fish
August 25, 2015 Adding fish to your backyard pond is a great way to enhance its beauty. Here’s what you need to know about preparing your pond, choosing fish and caring for them. Preparing Your Pond for Fish To help ensure your fish live long, happy lives, prepare the pond with these tips: Plant several types of plants that grow above and below the water. This shades the pond, cuts down on algae growth, increases ...Continue Reading -
Enjoy the Health Benefits of Outdoor Water Features
August 20, 2015 If you’re in the process of reinventing your outdoor space, you might be considering the addition of a water feature. There’s no denying that fountains, ponds, pools and waterfalls make your outdoor living space more beautiful, but what other benefits do they provide? Is it possible you could improve your mental health and wellbeing by installing an outdoor water feature? You’ll be pleased to ...Continue Reading -
Examine the Pros and Cons of Saltwater Pools
August 19, 2015 As any pool owner will tell you, chlorine is hazardous to store and handle. If it weren’t for backyard swimming pools, there would be no reason to keep this dangerous chemical anywhere near your house. Perhaps this is one reason you’re considering a saltwater pool. Once reserved for luxury hotels, these systems are now available for backyard pool owners to enjoy right on their property. Learn the ...Continue Reading