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.
Pruning 101: How to Trim Bushes, Hedges, and Shrubs - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Remove one-third to one-fifth of the oldest stems every two to three years. Prune those oldest stems back to 2 inches above ground level. Summer-blooming shrubs (bloom on new wood) Smooth and panicle hydrangeas, diervilla (bush honeysuckle), potentillas. Prune during late-winter dormancy, right before spring bud break.
A Complete Guide to Landscaping With Boulders - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · 7 Ways to Landscape with Boulders. 1. Group Boulders in Clusters. Photo Credit: David Ashleydale / Flickr / CC BY 2.0. Try gathering boulders in groups, such as a rock wall for a fountain and pool. When placing boulders in your yard, think of what you’re creating as a rock garden on a large scale.
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.
Pricing Guide: How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost in 2024?
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Typical Price Range: $158 to $450. Extreme Low End: $158. Extreme High End: $533. This stump grinding price chart should help you estimate how much grinding down your tree stump will cost you. Cheap stump grinding could cost as low as $158, while high-end services could cost up to $533. Remember that factors like soil condition, …
Topdressing a Lawn: The Benefits and How to Do It - LawnStarter
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Topdressing is a simpler — albeit still challenging — way to see the following benefits in your lawn. Adds organic matter to the topsoil, improving poor soil by enhancing its productive properties. Improves the soil structure, water holding capacity, and cation exchange capacity. Builds up beneficial soil microbes.
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.
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.
Vinegar as a Weed Killer: You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Vinegar as a Weed Killer: You’re Probably Doing It Wrong. Vinegar is the key to great salad dressings, but it’s not the ultimate weed killer, despite all the online recipes hailing it as such. Vinegar is usually better off staying on the kitchen shelf. “The repeated sprays of salt-containing [vinegar weed killer] recipes can lead to too ...
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.