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How much water do my lawn and shrubs need?

How much water do my lawn and shrubs need?

All plants need water. When to apply water and how much are decisions anyone growing ornamental plants or lawns must make. But how do we know when to water and how much? All soils have air spaces, and it is in the air spaces that water is stored. The rate at which water moves into the soil is called the infiltration rate. After rain or watering occurs, gravity pulls water out of the largest air spaces deeper into the soil….

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WHAT CAN BE DONE OVER THE WINTER?

WHAT CAN BE DONE OVER THE WINTER?

If you are like me when December arrives the digging shovel gets put away and the snow shovel is placed at the ready. In other words, thoughts of landscape maintenance take second stage to keeping the sidewalk and driveway clear of snow. But in reality, there are several productive landscape-related tasks that can be done over the winter. Extend the usefulness of your Christmas tree. Consider putting your Christmas tree in the garden or in a flower bed over the…

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