With the Grain » lawn care

How to Start a Lawn

Jenn Greenleaf — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 01:41:32 +0000

Have you moved into new construction, and are surrounded by a sea of brown landscape consisting of nothing more than dirt and weeds? Are you moving into an existing home where the lawn has been left unkempt for a long period of time and the need to start fresh is a reality?

Some look at the task of starting a new lawn as a no-brainer, while others approach it believing it’s an impossible project. No matter where you fall into this spectrum of belief or ability, it’s important to arm yourself with good information.

Here are some links to lead you:

Like starting seeds for flowers, vegetables, or other plantings the process is going to take time and patience. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration including climate, sunlight, watering, and fertilizing. If you’re still unsure after researching this topic, speak to a landscape specialist about the best options to consider for your particular situation.

How to Compost

Jenn Greenleaf — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:29:09 +0000

Self-sufficiency is on the minds of many consumers, particularly those who are already implementing the “reduce, reuse, and recycle” practice into their households. With these principles in mind, it’s a smoother transition into self-sufficiency.

Why? Because these homeowners are looking for ways to reuse household items and, in the case of composting, this is achievable.

Here are some links to lead you:

Composting is just one of the many ways homeowners can work toward self-sufficiency and reusing items. Good luck!

Should You Get a Leaf Blower?

Jenn Greenleaf — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:01:00 +0000

When I was younger, I don’t think anyone knew about leaf blowers. Well, unless you count wind. We’d spend hours raking, piling, bagging, stacking, and hauling. REAL work, right? Yeah, and then we had to walk two miles up hill to school the next day barefoot in the middle of torrential rain storms!

That’s another story for another day.

If you’re like me and would love nothing more than to chuck your rake into the burn pile, here are some links to help you decide what leaf blower might be best suited for your needs:

There’s nothing wrong with raking, don’t get me wrong. Use of a leaf blower is a time saver, and it also helps those who are unable to rake for long periods of time due to joint mobility issues and other health concerns. Above all, don’t ignore this maintenance task be it raking or leaf blowing.