When you’re caring for your lawn, most of your efforts will centre around mowing. After all, keeping the grass at the ideal length is the most important part of ensuring it’s both attractive and healthy. Something many lawn owners aren’t aware of is the problem of thatch.
Put simply, thatch is a build-up of tangled matter within your lawn, mostly comprised of dead shoots and stems. The problem is that it contains a large amount of matter that is either slower to break down than other organic material or which doesn’t break down on its own at all.…
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If you’re planning to add paving to your back yard, you may be surprised by the range of different paving materials available. Which one is right for you depends on exactly what the paved area will be used for, the visual effect you’re trying to achieve and your budget.
Concrete
Robust, versatile and affordable, concrete is a common material for pavers. It’s available in a range of colours and textures. Over time, concrete pavers can crack as they wear, so you may need to replace them from time to time.…
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Municipal leaders who are considering beautifying the roadways in their communities may be concerned that costs of roadway landscaping may be too high for their limited budgets. Such individuals may not be aware of the various techniques that can be used to keep costs affordable. This article discusses some of the tips that can be used to keep roadway landscaping costs affordable.
Use of Indigenous Varieties
Roadway landscaping can be kept affordable by selecting planting materials that are indigenous to the location.…
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