Keeping the plants happy Once fully grown and happy, mushrooms can then be moved to the main Zen Garden where they will remain awake and drop coins at intervals throughout the day (aquatic plants can be moved there as soon…
Lawn hand rakes are smaller versions of a typical lawn or leaf rake and have short handled flexible tines. They are ideal for cleaning up dead leaves and plant materials and other debris in garden beds. What is a hand…
Recovery After Dethatching Thatch removal can be traumatic for grass plants, so recovery techniques must encourage root repair and deep growth. Deep drenching with water rather than frequent shallow sprinkling helps attract root growth to lower levels where moisture persists…
This 3-point landscape rake is great for a variety of agricultural needs. Use this lawn rake for grading, to clear rock, for soil preparation, for lawn preparation, to level your soil, spread top soil, to break up clumps of sod,…
Done properly, dethatching helps restore your lawn to health and keep it beautiful in years to come. By learning why, when and how to dethatch, you can keep your thick, lush grass on track. Does Toro make a dethatcher? Turn…
AFTER AERATION, DON’T: Don’t pick up the cores. A landscaper should leave the plugs on the lawn’s surface. The plugs will break down soon enough and provide plenty of nutrients to the turf. How do you use the Billy Goat…
Start blowing the leaves into a pile, onto a tarp near the edges. Once you blow the leaves on a tarp, it will take only a few minutes to clean up and dispose of the clippings. To do this, fold…
Although people often rake and bag leaves to prevent their lawns from being smothered and to make yards look better, in most cases, you’re fine not moving them. In fact, many environmental experts say raking leaves and removing them from…
Simply put, falling leaves can lead to a host of issues with your swimming pool, including: clogged drains, filtration lines and pumps. Just a handful of leaves in your filtration lines can restrict the flow of your water and reduce…
Preparing the plants before they go in the vase is crucial to maintaining healthy and happy cut flowers. Clean the stems first because any residual dirt will make the water go slimy. Remove the lower leaves and any visibly wilted…
