When designing small gardens, pick plants and flowers based on the amount of sunlight in the area, and organize the plants from tallest to smallest. Build a boarder around small gardens to give them character with the help of this free video from a professional landscaper on lawn care tips. Expert: Bill Elzey Contact: www.showplacelawns.com Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green
When buying a riding lawn mower, make sure to pick one that is easy to operate, comfortable and designed for specific lawn care needs. Find out how to pick a riding lawn mower based on the size of the lawn with this free video from a professional landscaper on lawn care tips. Expert: Bill Elzey Contact: www.showplacelawns.com Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green
In order to aerate a lawn, simply take a pitchfork, push it into the ground, wiggle the pitchfork and then pull it up and do it again. Learn about renting machines that will aerate a lawn with help from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care. 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
Turn brown grass green in a mild climate by creating a watering schedule that allows the water to drain through, aerating the lawn once a year and making sure the lawn mower blade is sharp. Consider using a salt activator to help with soil aeration and keeping grass green with advice from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care.
Design a new landscape for a garden by considering certain factors, such as the amount of sunlight, adding character to a flower beds, the budget and design of walkways or patios. Sketch a design for a new landscape with the help of this free video from a professional landscaper on lawn care tips. Expert: Bill Elzey Contact: www.showplacelawns.com Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green
To reseed bare patches in a lawn, rake the area free of debris, get the soil loose, add compost to the area, and spread the grass seed with a fertilizer spreader. Lightly pack the seeds into the soil and water the new seeds regularly with instructions from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care.
Troubleshooting brown spots on a lawn can be difficult, as causes range from lack of water and dull lawn mower blades, to grub damage and fungus. Identify different causes of brown spots on a lawn with help from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care.
To maintain a lawn in the fall, keep the leaves raked of the yard, maintain a watering schedule, use a fall fertilizer, and mow the grass once or twice. Help grass make it through winter by preparing in the fall with tips from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care.
Remove grass fungus by using Actinovate spray, putting out cornmeal on the lawn or mixing milk with water as an anti-fungal spray. Prevent fungus from occurring on a lawn by following proper watering practices with advice from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawn care.
To design and prepare a flowerbed, pick plants based on the amount of sunlight; fill the bed with fertilized soil and arrange flowers from tallest to smallest. Learn the benefits of building an elevated flowerbed with this free video from a professional landscaper on lawn care tips. Expert: Bill Elzey Contact: www.showplacelawns.com Bio: Bill Elzey is the owner and manager of Showplace Lawns in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green