5 STAR EXPERIENCE – “Backyard Oasis” – Landscaping
Posted by admin on Feb 6, 2010
Mary Trowbridge, 5 Star Landscape Design’s Lead Designer, shares some tips on landscaping at a project that includes a pool, upper & lower patios, arbor, and outdoor kitchen.
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Lawn Care & Gardening Tips : Making Grass Greener
Posted by admin on Feb 2, 2010
Make grass greener by aerating the soil once a year to allow better water penetration, watering regularly, and following a proper fertilization program. Consider fertilizing grass three times a year with advice from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care.
Landscaping Tip – Sod Installation
Posted by admin on Jan 31, 2010
The proper way to prepare your yard for sod installation. For more tips from Andy Robinson, The Landscape Renovator visit www.thelandscaperenovator.com
Lawn Care & Landscaping : Fertilizing Lawn Tips
Posted by admin on Jan 25, 2010
Every type of grass requires different fertilizers, and various parts of the country need more fertilizing than others. Research to find out how to fertilize your lawn withadvice from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn maintenance. Expert: Dan LeSieur Contact: www.dklesieur.com Bio: Dan LeSieur performs both residential and commercial work, specializing in landscaping, painting, home repairs, remodeling and corporate re-imaging. Filmmaker: Lisa Fenderson…
Lawn & Gardening Tips : How to Till a Garden
Posted by admin on Jan 24, 2010
Tilling a garden is an important part of installing new plants or sod and can also be done to get rid of weeds. Learn to till a garden withtips from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawns and gardening. Expert: Bill Elzey Contact: www.showplacelawns.com Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green
Gardening Tips : How to Grow Apple Seeds
Posted by admin on Jan 20, 2010
Apple trees grow from apple seeds, but usually only one out of three seeds will germinate, so it’s best to carry extra seeds. Transplant apple seeds into a container in late winter or early spring with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening tips. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner…
Lawn Care & Gardening Tips : How to Get Rid of Earwigs
Posted by admin on Jan 16, 2010
Get rid of earwigs by using citrus oil, such as orange oil, in areas that have become infested with earwig bugs. Find out how earwigs can be beneficial to gardens, as they eat insect larvae and pill bugs, with information from a professional landscaper in this free video on gardening and pest control.
Lawn Care Landscaping Soil Perc (Percolation) Test
Posted by admin on Jan 15, 2010
www.StartALawnCareBusiness.com In this instructional video we are going to demonstrate a landscaping soil perc (percolation) test. For this test, you need two basic instruments. 1) A tape measure to measure the hole. 2) A Shovel to dig the hole. A perc test is handy to give your customers an idea of the types of flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees to install into their beds and other landscaping areas. Dig a hole 1′ deep x 1′ in diameter. Fill the hole with water and wait for the water to …
Gardening Tips : How to Plant Patio Tomatoes
Posted by admin on Jan 14, 2010
Tomatoes can be grown almost anywhere that they can get sunlight, and growing them on the patio requires good soil, drainage and sunlight. Start a pot of patio tomatoes by placing rocks, gravel or moss at the bottom with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on gardening tips. Expert: Yolanda Vanveen Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash. Filmmaker: Daron Stetner…
Create your Own Landscape Design : Steel & Rock Landscape Edging
Posted by admin on Jan 13, 2010
Edging materials for landscaping include steel and rock, get expert yard and landscape design tips in this free video. Expert: Gale Gassiot Bio: Gale Gassiot makes her own organic compost or “gardener’s black gold.”