How To Make A Flowerbed

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Make A Garden Pond For Less Than $100.00

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How To Make A Cheap Garden Pond

Garden Tricks

How To Make Your Own Garden Pond Cheap

1 - Pond Liner $65.00 at Lowes

Rocks, Bricks, Block, Stepping Stones (your choice)

Dig a hole the width and length desired. Lay the black landscape plastic
in the hole. Place your gravel, bricks (or whatever you choose) around
the edges of your pond. If you'd like a pump install in center before
filling. Fill with water and wha-la ! Your Own Garden Pond Affordable
Quick and Easy.

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Bermuda Grass

Bermuda grass was brought from Africa in the 1500s by the Spanish. Many people use this “South Grass” because it is eye-catching, thick and very adaptable. It can grow in golf courses, lawns, parks, athletic fields, pastures and many other places.

With its tolerance for cold and the fact that it is a warm season grass will allow Bermuda grass to grow as far north as Virginia. It can stay green all year long in warmer areas. It will become dormant in areas that have temperatures below sixty degrees Fahrenheit.

USDA zones 7 -10 offer the best conditions for growing Bermuda grass. It is easy as long as the right conditions are available.

If, however, Bermuda grass has not been planted for practical uses such as turf, it can be very weed-like and difficult to remove.

Bermuda grass should grow in spring or when warm temperatures are consistent. It falls in March or April in warmer areas.

Coastal regions can even grow Bermuda grass as it isn’t very picky. It has even been shown to tolerate salt spray.

Full sun is ideal, but the shade can also be tolerated by Bermuda grass.

This grass was once only available in sod or sprig form, but can now be purchased in seed form. Using a ratio of one pound of hulled seed to one thousand square feet will yield the best results. Once it begins growing, it will do so very quickly and can be hard to eliminate once it has started.

Rake until it is as smooth as possible before planting seeds. An equal mixture of sand and seeds can then be spread manually or with a spreader. To make sure it is spread equally, half of the mixture should be spread crosswise and the other half, lengthwise.

Mowing can begin once the grass reaches 2 inches tall. It will help to spread and toughen the grass.

After six weeks, a slow release nitrogen fertilizer should be used, and a pre-emergence weed control needs to be applied in the fall.

The Advantages of Spring Trees

Spring Trees

Trees are a great way to add long lasting color and life to your landscape.  Most of us love to see the color in spring time because it signifies that winter is over, and warm weather is on the way.  Here are some trees that will look amazing during that time of year.  The Japanese Dogwood is beautiful and as a bonus will look great all year long.  It has amazing white flowers that bloom later in the spring and will have purple and red leaves during autumn.  They grow anywhere from fifteen to twenty-five feet tall and can have a spread as wide as twenty-five feet.  It grows best in climate zones through eight and is also deer resistant.  They grow in many soil conditions and grow slow. The Star Magnolia is also a great choice.  It has large beautiful white blooms that will make your yard smell amazing.  They grow anywhere from fifteen to twenty feet tall and can have a spread as wide as fifteen feet in optimal conditions.  Another great choice is the Saucer Magnolia. They can also have a spread as wide as twenty-five feet.  They have saucer shaped blooms, which is where it gets its name.  The blooms will be pink to purple in color, and it can grow in various soil conditions.  It grows fairly quickly and will be round.  Another great choice is the Eastern Redbud.  It will have beautiful pink blooms that appear in early spring, and the foliage is also spectacular.  The leaves go from green to reddish brown during the fall time of the year and can grow anywhere from twenty to thirty feet tall. Try one of these trees in your landscape for amazing spring color. Trees can not only make one's yard look good but can also add value.

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Bigger Trees

If you have a larger landscape, you might want to consider adding trees that will be larger and give you shade, as well as a total landscape makeover.  Here are some trees that you might put on your shopping list.  American Beech is a great choice.  It has beautiful color during the fall with its bronze foliage and has beautiful silverish bark.  They grow in zones three to ten and grow large and  have a spread as large as forty feet.  They also produce beech nuts that give the local wildlife a source of food.  It grows slow and is well worth the wait. The soil conditions that it can grow in are a variety. Another great choice is the Bur Oak.  It is a long living tree that produces acorns for your local wildlife critters.  It can grow anywhere from seventy to eight feet with a spread just as wide.  It grows in zone two to eight and is normally grown for the shade it provides.  It loves full sunlight and can grow in a variety of soil conditions.  The Tuliptree is also a great option.  It grows fast and can reach heights of anywhere from seventy to ninety feet tall with a spread as large as forty feet. It thrives in zone three to nine and loves full sunlight conditions.  It is commonly used for an ornamental tree.  The White Oak is also a prime choice.  It is stately in its appearance and has beautiful red coloration in the fall months of the year.  It grows in hardy zones three to nine and can grow as tall as fifty to eighty feet tall with a spread just as large in optimal conditions.  It adapts to many soils and will look amazing in your landscape.  Try adding one of these larger trees to your landscape and enjoy the shade and beauty it will provide any area you place it.  Planting bigger trees is a great way to make a statement.