Score a great yard in the Fall! 1. Snatch the Thatch Thatch, a mat of yellowish dead grass that can block air and moisture, needs to be removed. If you slacked on the dethatching in spring, now is the time, but don’t go at it too aggressively. If you set the tines too deep on …
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The 5 Key Things to Look For in a Great Contractor: There are 5 key things to look for in a great contractor. Here is a handy list to reference as you do your research. While these points are specific to irrigation system contractors, they are good general rules of thumb. 1. Tenure as a company, …
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WHAT IS AERATION? Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Compacted soils have too many solid particles in a certain …
Here is an explanation of the different parts that Rainbird and Hunter make and how they differ.The leading manufacturers of sprinkler parts in the residential market are Rainbird and Hunter. They make hundreds of different parts for the industry, but the most commonly used parts for a residential sprinkler system are the following: Control Box …
Harvesting and Storing Herbs There are many awesome ways to preserve the herbs from your garden. At Affordable, we dig these methods: Freezing Method Freezing fresh herbs is useful for parsley and tarragon, as the other methods of drying them dramatically reduce their flavor. Pick herbs, rinse and pat dry. Place a bunch in a …
Affordably Outwit Your Weeds! Weeds are no fun! Make the job of staying ahead of unsightly weeds easier by following these steps. Have Fun; Get Your Jam On; Get Your Zen On; “Read” a Book. While weeding is necessary, it need not be a chore. Why not multitask? Crank your favorite tunes or enjoy …
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Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get your kids active and engaged in making your lawn beautiful. The benefits of this are many. It’s fun to be outside in the fresh air as a family. It’s awesome to teach your kids this forever-skill. It’s cool to give your tweens and teens a “marketable skill” for …
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At Affordable, we believe in making the most of outdoor living in the summer months. But, sometimes buzzing pests can spoil our fun. We’ve turned to our friends at Angie’s List for a great list of plants that naturally keep mosquitos and other insects at bay. 1. Marigolds Not only do they make your …
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11 Ways to Save Water at Home
A home owner thinking about the addition of outdoor night lighting would find Residential Energy, 5th Edition a useful reference tool for discovering ways to save home energy cost. Use of sensors and setting timers to control the times of day outdoor lighting is turned off and on as well as product brand quality light bulbs …
