Lawn Fundamentals for Soil, Seed, and Care
The article outlines key lawn basics including soil friability and depth, topsoil mix with organic matter, and proper fertilizer like 4-12-4. It details seed rates for sun and shade, rolling and watering guidelines, and highlights grasses such as Kentucky Bluegrass Red Top and New Zealand Chewings Fescue with notes on suitability, disease resistance, and climate. It also covers Bent, Creeping Bent, and other varieties, plus mixes for interior valleys and south regions with Zoysia Bermuda and White Clover as appropriate additions.
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Outdoor Living Room Gains Ground as Home Asset
The yard becomes a family living space for spring and summer with inexpensive setups. Mc Call's notes Yardville USA as a national trend and Home Beautiful contest highlights livability over beauty. Calls to Chamber of Commerce offer free guidance to turn backyards into valuable, accessible outdoor rooms for all homes.
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Philadelphia
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Evergreen Spring Cleaning Tips for Healthy Trees
Tree expert Marin L. Davey Jr advises washing evergreens with a strong garden hose spray to remove soot from oil and coal furnaces. Clean from top to bottom, then bottom to top, and cover all foliage. Also remove dead branches and renew mulch where needed.
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