by Landscape Source | Mar 8, 2011 | Landscape Articles
Q. I have had a lawn service for a while and I am thinking of fertilizing my own lawn this year. Can a brown thumb gardener fertilize his own yard without killing it? A. Yes, I’m sure you can do the job. All you need is about 30 minutes 2 or 4 times a year and a...
by Landscape Source | Mar 8, 2011 | Landscape Articles
Q. What should I be doing now to get a jump start on the gardening season? A. Spring is here. Ready or not soon the grass will be growing and the flowers will start to bloom. It will be wonderful to see green again soon. There are a few things that can be done now to...
by Landscape Source | Mar 8, 2011 | Landscape Articles
Q. I have heard about the connection between some fertilizers and lake pollution. Can you tell me which fertilizer is lake safe? A. The term “lake safe fertilizer” refers to a fertilizer which contains mostly slow release nitrogen and is low in phosphorous. ...
by Landscape Source | Mar 8, 2011 | Landscape Articles
Following are the basic steps to build a low maintenance pond. Though a garden ponds can be as simple as a few plants in a small tub, many people get started in water gardening by purchasing a plastic preformed pond, a pump and filter. This setup will work great for...
by Landscape Source | Mar 8, 2011 | Landscape Articles
Q. I love azaleas and rhododendrons but I have a hard time getting them to grow at my home. What can I do? Signed John K. A. Flowering rhododendrons and azaleas steal the show each spring. Their beautiful blooms are so spectacular it is no wonder that they are so...
by Landscape Source | Mar 8, 2011 | Landscape Articles
Q. This year I installed a garden pond in my yard. How do I take care of my fish and plants during the winter? A. The great thing about garden ponds is the fact that they do not require a lot of pond maintenance when properly installed. During the cold winter months...