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1. Lawn Care Marketing: Differentiating Yourself from The Competiti...
by Chestin Salisbury
March 31, 2008
One of the most common complaints I hear these days from small businesses struggling to grow is that they can’t get anymore customers because they’re up against others that are willing to sell the exact same service at a cheaper price. For example, what one hard working lawn care operator charges for a ty ...more...
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2. The Perfect Lawn
by RE Writer
March 20, 2008
Imagine the perfect lawn. One that never has to be mowed, watered, fertilized or weeded. No you're not dreaming. Ask anyone with an artificial lawn, and they'll tell you it is very much a reality. These simulated lawns feel and look like grass and always look green, but without the work. It doesn't matter if your lawn is subjected to heavy traffic, shade, or pets, it always looks great. ...more...
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3. Tips To Improve The Looks Of The Lawn
by Mike Selvon
March 18, 2008
Just about everyone is familiar with the term "curb appeal" as it relates to someone's first impression of a house. It only takes people a second to judge the home from the outside based on what they see when they first arrive. One of the simplest ways to assure that your home is blessed with god curb appeal is to take steps to see to it that the lawn is as beautiful and inviting as possible. ...more...
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4. Tips For Better Lawn Garden Care
by Mike Selvon
March 14, 2008
If you want to be sure that the landscape around your home is beautiful and in the best possible condition, then you will want to be sure that you properly take care of the lawn garden portions of your landscape design. It is very important that correct maintenance of the lawn is carried out so that they not only stay attractive but also healthy. In most cases, the lawns are the most expansive and ...more...
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5. Tips For Winter Lawn Care
by Mike Selvon
March 13, 2008
A simple way to be sure that your lawn is hearty and healthy every spring is to give it the right lawn care during the cold months of late fall and winter. Even though most lawns seem completely dormant during these months, how the grass is cared for during this time can make a difference to the overall health and beauty of it in the summer. Below are some ideas that will ensure that the lawn is a ...more...
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6. Tips For Lawn And Garden Weed Control
by Mike Selvon
March 12, 2008
The thought of attempting to keep your lawn and garden free from invasions of weeds without blasting them with noxious chemicals might be a lofty ideal, but probably conjures up visions of sore backs and aching knees. However, kneeling in the garden and snatching weeds by hand is not the only way to avoid using chemicals to kill the unwanted plants. In fact, there are some great ways to accomplish ...more...
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7. How to Take Care of Your Lawn
by Steve Buchanan
January 16, 2008
Nowadays having a beautiful and well maintained lawn in your house has become a status symbol. That’s why a number of people have started to take care of their lawn personally. Everyone likes to have a beautiful, fascinating and healthy lawn. Today there are different types of equipments available in market which will really help you in this work. Besides this you must be careful while choosing th ...more...
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8. Winter Lawn Care
by Curtis Reddehase
January 7, 2008
With the very mild winters that we enjoy in the Austin TX area, Lawn Maintenance and Landscaping does not stop in the winter months. This cooler time of the year is the perfect time to plant anything in the landscape, from annual color to putting in a new tree or set of shrubs. The root systems of all plants thrive in the cooler temps because the scorching Texas heat is not here to rob them of pre ...more...
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9. Reaping the Fruits of (Landscaping) Labor
by Sheryll Cross
December 26, 2007
Wouldn’t you want to be in a place where serenity reigns, where you can getaway from the bustling city life? Being in a zen-like state need not require you to be in recluse. A long trip is not necessary. Your outdoor space, with appropriate landscaping designs and construction, can be turned into your own version of paradise. One may be cynic with regard landscaping or lawn care maintenance, I don ...more...
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10. Hybrid Remote Control Lawnmower
by Tammy Medina, VP Evatech, Inc.
December 19, 2007
Evatech, Inc. has designed and been producing Hybrid Remote Control Lawnmowers for the past five years. Evatech, is the original inventor and manufacturer. No copy cat products here! Their robots are durable, dependable and very helpful. Because they are a hybrid they are fuel efficient and eco friendly. Because they are remote controlled, they are easy to use. You can control it wi ...more...
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11. Selection of Your Lawn Care Machine
by Steve Buchanan
November 30, 2007
Lawn mower has become one of important equipments for your lawn. Lawnmower is used to cut grass to an even length on a smaller scale. Mower machine is really one of the most valuable and time-Saving power tools.
There are different types of electric model of mower available in the market which will sure make your work as simple as you want it. You can easily choose one of them according to ...more...
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12. Chinch bugs
by chad kimball
November 15, 2007
Adult Chinch Bugs usually appear in your lawn in March, but their life cycle in the turf begins long before that as larvae. They have black bodies and legs, white wings with a black triangular spot on each wing. Also known as Blissus leucopterus leucopterus, and B. insularis, Lygaeidae, a Chinch Bug is a beetle that the size of a grain of rice, and the larvae can be as small as the head of a pin. ...more...
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13. Japanese Beetle Control
by chad kimball
October 22, 2007
In 1912 a small box of Iris bulbs was shipped to the United States from Japan. It found its way quietly across the ocean and was delivered to an unsuspecting home gardener somewhere in New Jersey. Unknown to the shipping company, the postal worker, and the gardner, this small box of iris bulbs also contained a tiny beetle which would eventually cause hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to pl ...more...
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14. Lawn Care Information
by james dalton
October 9, 2007
If you own a house and it has yard space, then more than likely you will have a lawn. For some people a lawn is a very aspect of their house and they can spend a lot of money to ensure that their lawn looks good. There are people who dedicate a substantial amount of money to be sure that they have the most talked about lawn in the neighborhood. This article will focus on the different methods t ...more...
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15. Did Your Lawn Care Company Tell You That Broadleaf Plantain Will...
by chad kimball
September 27, 2007
Broadleaf Plantain, also know by the scientific name Plantago majo, is a short, leafy plant that loves to grow in thin and weakened sections of your lawn.
There is one problem with this pest, It forms large spreading colonies, suffocating the grass around it.
I've seen lawns absolutely covered with this stuff.
Here is some basic information about this weed:
It grows ...more...
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16. Is Your Lawn Care Company Helping You With QuackGrass?
by chad kimball
September 26, 2007
Is Your Lawn Care Company Helping You With QuackGrass?
If you have any thin areas of your lawn, this light green grass may try to take over your lawn.
So, its grass right? What is the problem then?
The problem is that it is rough, coarse, and grows more than 5 feet in a single season. That means it not only looks ugly, but it is very uncomfortable for anyone walking without ...more...
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17. Let's Talk Drought Resistant Grass
by Susan Bishop
July 18, 2007
Rains come. Rains go. At times the lack of rain takes away any hope you had for a luscious, green carpet of grass doesn’t it?. Perhaps whether you want it to or not. Since you may face watering bans that limit how often you can water.
But why does it seem some grass holds up better than others in drought conditions?
Well, there are different factors that give some homeowners more d ...more...
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18. How to Find the Perfect Lawn Mowers
by Paul Archer
June 18, 2007
Finding a lawn mower online is just as easy as it is finding them at home depot or catalogs, magazines, and other lawn mower care shops . There are many maybe even thousands of retailers online just waiting for you to visit there site and help you find whatever it may be that your looking for when it comes to your lawn care
Lawn mowers, some times you can find used lawn mowers on ...more...
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19. Seniors Reclaim Their Lawns Via Robots
by Steve Jones
May 4, 2007
Many seniors are reluctant to give up their independence and to then depend on others to do the things that they are used to doing. Taking care of their lawn is a prime example. Robotic Lawn Mowers are now allowing those with limited mobility to continue with outdoor lawn and garden activity, without the physically intense and possibly life threatening labor, that mowing their lawn can rep ...more...
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20. What to Consider Before Decorating Your Lawn for Christmas
by John Ugoshowa
February 15, 2007
Each year, millions of Americans choose to decorate their homes for Christmas. While many individuals keep the Christmas decorations on the inside of their homes, not all do. There are a fairly large number of individuals who also choose to decorate the outside of their homes, namely their lawns. If you are interested in decorating your front yard for Christmas, there are a number of important fa ...more...
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21. Decorating Your Lawn for Christmas without Going Overboard
by John Ugoshowa
February 14, 2007
When many of us think of outdoor Christmas decorations, yard signs and inflatable Christmas characters often come to mind. While many homeowners do choose to decorate their homes with inflatable Christmas characters and yard signs, there are others who feel that those types of outdoor Christmas decorations are too extreme. If you would like to decorate your lawn for Christmas, without shoving you ...more...
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22. 13 Master Tips to Winterize your Lawn Mower
by amrita kumari
January 23, 2007
Protect Your investment
After you rake out all the leaves, do not relax. Remember Robert Frost. There are miles to go before you sleep and miles (well not exactly) to go before your lawn mower is allowed to sleep. Unless you do it, your lawn mower might be put to a longer sleep. It may not wake up when winter goes away, and when you need your lawn mower most.
The Why Of Lawn Mo ...more...
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23. Choosing The Right Portable Lawn Sprinkler For Your Lawn
by Stephen chua
November 21, 2006
You know that watering your lawn is an important part of lawn care but you have limited time to do it. Other than hiring someone to do it for you, you can set up a portable sprinkler to do the job for you. A portable sprinkler is particularly useful if you have a small lawn since it can be chore to move it around by hand for a large lawn. If you live in an area with reasonable amo ...more...
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24. 5 Things You Should Know Before Mowing Your Lawn
by Stephen chua
November 13, 2006
Cutting your lawn properly can lead to a healthy growing lawn. Although it seems like a chore, lawn mowing can give you a great workout and be relaxing. The smell of fresh-cut grass gives you a wonderful sense of accomplishment. Before you mow, here are a few things about mowing that you should take note first. 1. Never mow a wet lawn You should avoid mowi ...more...
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25. Seaweed fertilizer
by Kirk Bachelder
August 14, 2006
Would you like to increase your yield by 25%? Well, we know how! Fertilizers are used to improve the yield from crops. It can be applied either from the root or through the leaves. Seaweed fertilizers have been known to improve the quality and produce of your plants. Did you know by using such fertilizers, you get rich fruits and vegetables high in nutrients. How? It starts at the foundation- ...more...
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