10 Best Trees for Privacy in the U.S.
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by lawnandpetal
1y ago
If you’re hoping to create some privacy in your backyard, you may be considering a hedge in lieu of a privacy fence. It’s a good choice: not only are tree screens more aesthetically appealing, but they can be shaped and pruned to be just as dense as any privacy fence. But what species to choose? It can be overwhelming to try and choose. The stakes are higher, for one thing: tree screens are an investment. It can be tempting to choose the cheapest tree and buy in bulk but be careful: cheap trees are often far more expensive than their price tag lets on. On the other hand, what if you splurge ..read more
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Best Pre-emergent Herbicides for Dandelions
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by lawnandpetal
1y ago
One of a lawn owner's greatest headaches is the dandelion. Each of these plants is capable of producing over 15,000 seeds that are easily spread around your property by both the wind and children who love to blow them away. But how did they become so prevalent and what are the best ways to keep them from popping up in your yard this year? Dandelions are native to Europe and Asia, but they spread like wildfire after being introduced wherever Europeans migrated, including America. As an invasive species, they spread quickly and can now be found all across the country. Luckily, by using pre-em ..read more
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Centipede Grass Seed – What’s Critical to Know Before You Sow
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by southernmedia
1y ago
More Information on Centipede Grass Check out our page on Centipede Grass to learn more about growing a healthy Centipede lawn. × Dismiss alert Skipping the sod and establishing a lawn from seed can save you money. This is especially true if you have a large yard to cover. Following the advice in this article, you can establish a beautiful centipede lawn from grass seeds.  Types of Centipede Grass Seed: Coated vs Uncoated Coated grass seed comes with a lot of advantages over uncoated seed. These advantages aren’t free, but they are worth the added expense. Using coated seed results in ..read more
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Lawn Tractor Maintenance Tips
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by southernmedia
1y ago
Following the proper lawn tractor maintenance tips will save you a ton of money in the long-term. But an owner’s manual only tells you so much! They only include the basics – things that are obvious to everyone. So we’re going to look at some not-so-obvious maintenance tips that might not be covered by the owner’s manual. These lawn tractor maintenance tips will increase the lifespan of your tractor. In times like these, we all need to save as much money as possible and having a tractor break down is the last thing we want! Lawn Tractor Maintenance Tip #1: Keep the Mower Deck Clean Remove all ..read more
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Ranger Pro Herbicide – Is It A Good Fit For You?
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by southernmedia
2y ago
Ranger Prop Herbicide is a nonselective Glyphosate-based herbicide. Nonselective means that it efficiently manages many different plant species. It provides broad spectrum management of trees and brush as well as many annual and perennial herbaceous weeds. Developed by Monsanto in 2007, it is a nonspecific herbicide designed to target post emergent plants. Uses for Ranger Pro Herbicide How Ranger Pro Herbicide Kills Plants, Trees, and Brush Best Mixing and Use Practices How Long Before Ranger Pro Begins to Work? Minimize Drift Environmental Impact Safety Precautions Uses for Ranger ..read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Crabgrass
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by southernmedia
2y ago
The other day I heard my neighbor say his grass had “crabs.” Oh my gosh really, I thought to myself as I looked around for some young ears. What my neighbor was saying, in his own facetious way, was that his lawn was infested with crabgrass. As I stood there watching how this misunderstanding was playing out, I thought to myself I really needed to clear things up a bit. So without being a viewed as a nosey neighbor I bent down to examine my grass and declare that I had found crabgrass growing in my lush lawn. As the sound of clarification reached the parents ears, the shock of such an outbu ..read more
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Sevin Dust – One of the Best Pesticide Dusts
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by southernmedia
2y ago
Some refer to Sevin Dust as the Nature’s Seasoning of the insect killer world. It claims to kill over 500 common insects but is it safe for plants? The short answer, if you follow the label on the product when applying Sevin Dust, it is safe. If you’re still skeptical about this all around bug killer, let’s do a deeper dive. For over 30 years, Sevin has been a reliable insecticide for homeowners and professionals. Sevin is used in lawns, flower beds and even vegetable gardens. It is also effective on giant yellow jacket nests and ant infestations! Sevin is a broad spectrum pesticide. This me ..read more
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How to Kill Fire Ants
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by southernmedia
2y ago
Fire Ants are a nuisance for property owners in the United States, and have been since they were introduced via the Port of Mobile in the 1930s. Sadly, eliminating the fire ant problem is not realistic. While we may never eradicate them from the United States, here are some great resources for how to eradicate them from your property. Know Your Enemy: Is it even a fire ant? Fire ants in the United States are easily distinguishable from other ant species based on two features: They have a copper-brown head and thorax They have a darker brown abdomen More Fire Ant Photos Previous ..read more
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Elementor #9902
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by southernmedia
2y ago
Fire Ants are a nuisance for property owners in the United States, and have been since they were introduced via the Port of Mobile in the 1930s.  Sadly, eliminating the fire ant problem is not realistic. While we may never eradicate them from the United States, here are some great resources for how to eradicate them from your property. Know Your Enemy: Is it even a fire ant? Fire ants in the United States are easily distinguishable from other ant species based on two features: They have a copper-brown head and thorax They have a darker brown abdomen Fire Ant Photos Previous ..read more
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Round-Up Weed Killer – Alternatives
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by southernmedia
2y ago
Clever marketing and successful branding have made Round Up the weed killer of choice. It’s also made it a primary target for litigation. Blamed for everything from autism to a drop in global fertility, The Bayer Corporation is set to retire Round Up in the near future. Whether you are looking for a Round Up replacement or an alternative, this article will point you in the right direction. What is Round-Up? The Bayer Corporation owns the Round-Up line of herbicides. Round-Up's active ingredient is Glyphosate. Glyphosate is a non-selective herbicide that kills most plant and grass varieti ..read more
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