Now that you have a new lawn sprinkler system in place, you are probably very excited to finally have the lush, green lawn you've been waiting for. However, you should know that your lawn will only be green and lovely if you use that sprinkler system properly! Here are four tips for using your new lawn sprinkler system to its fullest.
1. Program the sprinklers to run before dawn.
If you have a programmable sprinkler system, make sure you schedule the sprinklers to run before dawn.
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3 Material Ideas For Your Sloping Backyard
One of the biggest challenges when dealing with landscaping is the difficulty of a sloping yard. It can be a beautiful accent to your home, but if you don't know how to handle the landscaping challenge, it can be daunting. That is not to say that it is not a really fun project to tackle. You can certainly be creative and turn your sloping yard into something really beautiful. And if you are looking to do more than just plant some beautiful flowers and shrubs, then you will need to get some material to turn the sloping yard into something attractive and interesting.
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Enlarge Your Yard By Reclaiming Land From Overgrowth
You may love the woods around your home when you first buy the property. The wooded area provides scenic views and privacy as well. However, you may later realize that overgrown property has its disadvantages too. It puts your house at a higher risk of fire damage, and the overgrowth provides cover for problem animals and insects. You're even limited in what you can do on the land since you can't use it for gardening or in a pool area.
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Minimize And Prevent Soil Erosion On Your Property
There is nothing more frustrating than planting a new garden that contains seeds for your favorite crops and then coming outdoors shortly afterward and noticing that soil has blown all over the sidewalks that surround your garden. If you live in a region that is flat and prone to soil erosion, you will need to think outside the box to contain the soil in your garden. Use the following tips to assist with keeping the soil contained:
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