Large lawns in residential America have been described as a wasteful phenomenon. They are a symbol of affluence and the ability to spend time and money on things that might be called frivolous decorum by some. However, Americans are crazy about their grassy lawns. Although many are looking for eco-friendly alternatives, we enjoy our lawns for barbecues, family fun, and relaxation. Here are a few ways to make your lawn more environmentally-friendly without ditching the lawn concept all together.
Spring brings flowers, but it also brings newly-hatched baby birds whose mothers will build their nests anywhere they see fit. What you don’t want to have happen is have those mamma birds chose your home as its home. Bird nests in the eaves and rafters of homes are dirty and unsightly, but once they’re there, it’s hard to remove one without disturbing the young within it. That is why it is better to prevent nests on your house and keep nests in the trees.
The idea of planting an apothecary garden in Alpharetta, GA may conjure images of robed monks hovering over garden beds plucking herbal remedies from the earth. In actuality, an “apothecary garden” can take on any shape. They can be medicinal, or they can be aesthetic. The point is that, at some point, they take on a healing purpose.
The new direction of landscaping is turning toward gardening choices that are ecologically friendly, which is one reason why rain gardens are gaining in popularity. They are a good way to minimize water use, create beautiful landscape design, and prevent water pollution in local waterways.
The University of Georgia is making it easier to find and plant native Georgian plants in your residential and commercial landscapes by creating a list of the 2021 Pollinator Plants of the Year. Often, it is difficult to find native plants in nurseries and garden centers, but the native plants on the 2021 list should be available by the end of the year.
Spring lawn care is about getting a fresh start, as your grass starts to green up and flowers emerge. There are multiple actions you can take to make sure your lawn is ready for its growing season, and you’ll have a beautiful outdoor space as a result.
It is amazing and frustrating how hearty weeds are and how difficult they can be to remove. You must get the entire root, which is why so many weeding activities result in subsequent weeding activities later on…with the same weed! That is why using the right tools can be instrumental in getting weeds out immediately and permanently.
Each March, Forsyth celebrates spring by holding their own Forsythia Festival. Forsyth was named after John Forsyth, who was the governor of Georgia in the 1820s. The yellow-flowered, spring-blooming plant known as Forsythia was named after him. The second weekend in March, Forsyth rolls out their festival in all of its glory for residents and visitors to have a little fun to celebrate the end of winter.
People are motivated to spruce up their homes in the spring after the weather starts to improve in order to make everything look perfect once the flowers start to bloom. However, a broom is often not enough to remove winter’s muck and grime. This is why spring cleaning should include pressure washing.
Revamping your watering system is not always the most exciting endeavor. Thankfully, smart watering systems add some excitement by offering sensors and WiFi intelligence gathering to make sure your lawn is watered completely and efficiently. One way to ensure you are buying a top-of-the-line irrigation controller is to make sure it is WaterSense-certified.
