Lawn Care For Beginners (in 13 Easy Steps) - LawnStarter
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Lawn care tips: When fertilizing in spring, wait until your lawn has greened up. Otherwise, the turf will sacrifice healthy root growth for leaf growth. Never mow right after fertilizing the lawn. If you need to mow and fertilize the same day, mow first and then wait a few hours before applying fertilizer. 4.
Lawn Grubs: How and When to Kill Them - LawnStarter
WEBOct 12, 2023 · Neem oil is an effective pesticide against grubs while also being safe for pollinators. For a DIY solution, mix neem oil and water according to label instructions. Spray your yard with the solution using a pump sprayer or a hose-end sprayer. Apply in late summer or early fall. Turn to natural enemies.
Tree Root Removal: A How-to Guide - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Create a barrier at least 12 inches high and 10 inches long using a material like metal, plastic, or concrete, then cover it with soil. Pat or compact the soil down and spray with water to wet the ground. A few guidelines to follow so that you don’t damage the tree are: Don’t cut more than one-third of the roots.
How to Landscape With River Rock - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Place a layer of river rocks around your garden beds as edging. Edging accentuates your flower beds and gardens by creating a definitive border, and it helps to prevent erosion. The result: Edging with river rocks can keep mulch from spilling out of garden beds after heavy rain or wind. 9. Neaten Up Your Flagstones.
8 Best Cordless String Trimmers of 2024 [Reviews] - LawnStarter
WEBMay 9, 2024 · 1. Ryobi RY253SS 25cc 2-cycle string trimmer. The RY253SS model from Ryobi is one of the best string trimmers for large yards (or anyone who wants to get their grass trimming over with as quickly as possible). Our No. 1 pick is the largest trimmer on this list, with a professional-grade 18-inch cutting swath that lets you cover more ground ...
Landscape Fabric Types and How to Use Them [Guide] - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · These fabrics offer great stability and prevent stones from sinking into soil. Professional grade versions are often used beneath stone pavers or other large-scale hardscaping. Cost: Rolls of non-woven landscape fabric range from $20 for a roll that’s 3 feet by 50 feet to $180 for a roll that’s 10 feet by 300 feet.
47 Florida Native Plants: Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Star Anise (Illicium) Florida has three native star anise species, Illicium anisatum, Illicium floridanum (pictured), and Illicium parviflorum, with flowers in red, white, or yellow. These shrubs grow rapidly and are hardy enough to survive most conditions, so they make a great addition to a new gardener’s landscape.
How to Install Landscape Fabric (in 9 Easy Steps) - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Step 7: Plant Your Shrubs or Flowers. Cut an X-shaped incision wherever you want the new plants to go using your utility knife or scissors. Make the incision just big enough for you to dig the hole for the plant’s root ball. Pull back the triangular flaps of fabric to dig your hole and insert the plant.
How to Get Rid of Moles In Your Yard and Keep Them Away
WEBNov 3, 2023 · 1 gallon of water. Directions: Water the area to be treated with one-half inch of water before applying this solution. Add castor oil and dish soap to 1 gallon of water. After the solution is mixed well, dilute 1 ounce of solution per gallon of water and spread it evenly over your yard with a spray bottle or sprayer.
7 Best Gas String Trimmers of 2024 [Reviews] - LawnStarter
WEBMay 9, 2024 · Top 7 Gas String Trimmers – Reviews. 1. Ryobi RY253SS 25 cc 2-cycle straight shaft string trimmer. Our top pick, the RY253SS straight shaft model from Ryobi, is affordable, versatile, easy to use for a gas weed eater, and powerful enough for just about any residential yard work. The machine’s 25 cc, 2-cycle engine features a full crankshaft ...
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