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Not Just for Shiny Hair: Maintaining a pH-balanced Lawn
Friday, 15 February 2013 12:59
You've seen it in umpteen shampoo commercials on TV: an actress waves around her lush and flowing locks while the voiceover praises the 'pH-balanced formula' of the product for achieving such desirable results. We're not hairdressers, so we have no idea whether pH levels really fortify your follicles or if the whole thing is just a marketing gimmick. Among the things in which we do have expertise however, is how to fortify a lawn with thick, lush grass. And in our coastal climate, monitoring and balancing the pH level of your soil is an important component of your Vancouver lawn maintenance program.
Overseeding: An Important Step in Vancouver Lawn Maintenance
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 19:37
Not even grass can live forever.
But so many people seem to think otherwise. Overseeding is often overlooked as a twice-annual necessity for successful lawn maintenance. Whether you're a DIY'er scanning the Internet for tips or you regularly consult with a professional lawn care service such as Nutri-Lawn Vancouver, you will hear 'overseed' repeated again and again like a mantra.
The fact is, grass has a lifespan just like the rest of us. For your lawn, that lifespan is usually an average of four to six years and that's it. It would be wonderful if turf were as self-replenishing as those stubborn weeds appear to be, but sadly that's not the case.
Moss Madness: Moss And Your Vancouver Lawn Care Services
Tuesday, 15 January 2013 23:54
Moss thrives in areas where complex, larger plants are unable to grow. In days gone by, you might see it covering rocks and trees. Today, you can find moss on our roofs and in the cracks of almost every street.
Small But Mighty: The Role of Moss in Nature
A natural survivor, moss can certainly take care of itself. During dry periods, it will shrivel up to conserve water; in times of plenty, it will return to its lush form. It has many reproductive cells that are borne by the wind to penetrate every imaginable crack and crevice. The end result is that, for better or worse, moss is everywhere.
Designing A Drought-Resistant Lawn
Friday, 02 November 2012 12:30
The dog days of summer may have left your lawn looking like it’d gone to the dogs, but don't despair. Fall is the perfect time to perk up your property with expert lawn maintenance services. Unusually hot or dry summers can wreak havoc on even the best lawns. If you want to arm yourself with knowledge and adjust your Vancouver lawn maintenance accordingly, then now is the perfect time to reinvigorate your lawn for next year. Your local Nutri-Lawn lawn maintenance company has tips for how to keep your lawn green all season long!
Bugs That Benefit Your Lawn
Friday, 26 October 2012 13:07
After spending all season toiling away on your turf care in Vancouver, you suddenly discover that bugs have invaded! Talk about a nightmare! However, before you charge out to your lawn, pesticides blazing, reconsider your actions for a second. Pesticides may not complement your Vancouver turf maintenance. If they do kill off the bad bugs, you also risk killing off the beneficial lawn and garden bugs. These can improve the makeup of your property and reduce your lawn care needs. Before employing drastic measures, why not give the following beneficial bugs a change. Not only will your lawn be safer, but the environment will reap the benefits of "green" gardening.
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