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Types Of Landscape Rock That Work Well In Garden Beds
Rock can make an excellent mulch for garden beds. While it won't break down and add nutrition to the soil like wood mulch, it is far more permanent. It does a good job of preventing weed growth, and it can give your garden beds that nice, polished look. But what kind of rock is best for garden beds? Here are a few key types of landscaping rocks that tend to work well.
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Sprinkler System Not Working? 2 Possible Causes
A sprinkler system is beneficial as it keeps your lawn and other vegetation watered. If your sprinkler system has suddenly stopped working, this can be due to many things. Below are two possible causes so you can get your system repaired to keep your lawn in good condition. Problems with Controller The controller is the display that you use to control the settings on your sprinkler system. This may be a blank display, the sprinkler heads do not come up or go back down, or the sprinkler heads may spray unevenly over your lawn.
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5 Benefits Of Dry Fit Stone Walls
There are two options for putting in stone gardens or retaining walls — mortar and dry fitting. Mortar is easily recognized, as it uses a concrete-like compound to seal the stones together. Dry-fit walls are built without mortar, instead, the stones are tightly fit together like an interlocking puzzle in order to create the wall. 1. Minimal Foundation Work Dry-fit stone has some flexibility. Although the stones are tightly fit so there is no risk of falling over, without mortar the stones are still able to shift slightly with natural ground movements.
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5 Methods For Combating Fire Blight On Landscape Trees
Fire blight is a bacterial disease that primarily affects fruit trees in the rose family, including apples, ornamental and fruiting pears, and hawthorn trees. The disease causes cankers on the trunks and branches as severe dieback on the branches. Affected branches become blackened and shriveled with a scorched appearance. If left untreated, the tree may die and the disease will spread to other landscape trees and plants. 1. Fall Leaf Cleanup
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Landscaping With Vines
Vines can be used to add privacy to your land. They can also be used to conceal wiring, pipes, and other features that you consider unattractive. A landscaping contractor can help you select vine varieties and placement locations for them. Leaves, Blooms, And Fruit If you live in a warm climate that will support the growth of vines throughout the year, you will want to consider the types of leaves, blooms, or fruit that will complement your land.
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Spring is a breathtakingly beautiful time of the year. During this special season, I adore looking at the beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers in my front and back yards. Perhaps you want to enhance the appearance of your outdoor property this spring. Consider hiring a professional landscaper to help you accomplish this important task. An expert landscaper can plant fruit trees in your space. For instance, you might want this individual to plant apple, pear, peach, or orange trees on your property. You may also wish for this professional to plant attractive shrubs in front of your home. On this blog, I hope you will discover how a landscaper can help you have a spectacular spring. Enjoy!