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\"snowThe Best Type of Shovel:

The most important thing to think about when you’re choosing a snow shovel is, of course, how it feels when you’re shoveling snow. Different types of shovels are better for different types of snow and different situations. Some are better for pushing snow like a plow, chipping away at ice, and pickup up and moving heavy snow. The most important thing to keep in mind though, is how the shovel would feel to actually use it. Now, bear us here. When you’re in the store picking out a shovel, go through the motions you would when you use it. Pretend to pick up a load of snow and see how it feels. When it comes right down to it, the best type of shovel to remove snow is the one that feels best for you.




Remove Snow … the Smart Way:

If you’ve been lucky enough to avoid big snow falls so far, it’s only a matter of time. When there are 18 inches of fresh, heavy, wet snow out there, it’s important to be smart about clearing it.

Try not to overdo it.

Only pick up the amount of snow you’re comfortable with. Over loading the shovel can put you at risk for all sorts of injuries to your back, knees, shoulders, arms, you name it. And if you happen to be built like the hulk, maybe even pick up a little less than you can handle. You don’t want to risk breaking your shovel if the snow is extremely heavy.

Take it slow.

Start from the bottom and work your way down. Only picking up the top layer of snow, and then coming back for the bottom layer makes moving 2 feet of snow much more manageable.

\"\"The Importance of Pet Safe Ice Melt

We all want the fastest way to remove snow and ice from our property, with the least amount of effort. Keep in mind that while the industrial strength, super-fast acting ice melt you’re putting down may be effective, it may also be harmful for your pup’s paws. Many ice melt products contain sodium chloride or calcium chloride. Both can be quite irritating to the skin, or harmful if they’re ingested. These days there are tons of pet safe alternatives out there. Which is the perfect way to melt the ice, while keeping the dog in your life happy.


When to Break Out the Snow Blower

Tired of shoveling? Too much snow on your property to handle on your own? It may be time to consider a snow blower. They’re a great way to quickly move large amounts of snow, over large areas. Do your research before purchasing as different types of snow blowers are better suited for different types of property and situations.

We know going out in the cold to move heavy, wet, cold snow probably isn’t anyone’s favorite pastime. Hopefully these tips and tricks make it just a little easier to remove snow from your property so you can get back inside to your hot cocoa. Stay warm out there!

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Not Sure About Winter Lawn Care?

We know the basic ins and outs of lawn care when the weather is warm: mow your lawn, gather your leaves, keep the gunk out of your gutters. Generally pretty simple, right? But what about winter lawn care? Do you ever wonder what happens to your lawn and grass when the snow starts to fall? Or if you live in a warmer climate, what happens during the colder months of the year?

The first thing to keep in mind is that just because your grass’ color has been leaning more towards a brown lately, rather than it’s normal vibrant green, doesn’t mean it’s dead. There’s still hope! The brownish tone to your grass just means that it’s starting to do what we all like to do in the winter: hibernate. Or more accurately, it’s going dormant. It’s not getting as much sun, nutrients, and water as it does in the warmer months. Your grass needs to conserve what little water and nutrients it does have to survive the winter. Your grass will bounce right back to the green you know and love once it gets the nutrients and water it needs.

How to Help Your Grass Spring Back (…pun intended) When it Thaws?

Most of your winter lawn care preparation should actually happen before winter. Before it frosts, you’ll want to give your grass one final cut. It’s important not to cut the grass too short, or leave it too long. Cutting the grass too short can expose the crown – which is where the blades meet the root. It’s also equally important to be sure not to leave the grass too long which can lead to the grass smothering itself. When the temperature drops below 40° F the rate grass grows slows down considerably, so it’s important to get the right length before the temperature drops.

Before it snows or frosts, you’ll also want to be sure to remove any remaining leaves, branches, or other debris you may have left over from the fall. When leaves become wet and heavy they can suffocate, or invite harmful diseases to your grass. If you’re interested in a quick and easy way to remove the leaves from your property, with a product that has over 20 years’ experience, check out the different Cyclone Rake models.



What if You Don’t Have Snow?

If you live in a place where your lawn is being buried under snow every winter, you probably aren’t thinking too much about lawn care during those months. But if you live in a warmer climate where your grass is still going into this dormant state, but isn’t buried under snow, here are some quick tips on how to care for it.

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With these tips and tricks you’ll be able to give your lawn a fighting chance this winter. Stay warm out there as the days get colder and the snow gets deeper!

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  1. Aerate

You might want to aerate your lawn before it gets cold outside so that you do not have so much hard ground to plant. You will get much better results in the fall because the ground has been rained on so many times. The aeration only takes an hour or two, and you are much more ready for the cold season.

  1. Clear Debris

You must clear debris from your lawn that could get in the way when the grass tries to grow again. People who leave debris out have it compacted into the soil over the winter with rain or snow. You want your lawn to be clean so that the grass and seeds can stay in the right place and not get covered up or washed away.

  1. Trim The Hedges

Your hedges will still grow in the fall or winter because they are getting some kind of nutrition during that time of year. You should use this time to cut down the hedges as much as you can. The hedges can begin to grow again in the spring when they are cut down so low because they are trying to grow out of the long branches that were left behind.

  1. Trim Tree Branches

Trim tree branches that you have around the lawn, and remember that you can use the this clear space to get more light in the lawn. You will be much more comfortable in the lawn because you will not have branches falling on you. You can keep leaves out of the house, and you might find that the lawn is much safer. The trees will not lean so much in the heavy wind of the winter, and they do not leave extra debris on the house.

  1. Rake The Whole Area

You must rake the whole area because you want all the straw and spores to be removed from the area so that they do not grow if you get a sudden warm snap or prolonged period of rain. You must have a clean lawn that will simply grow in the spring. You must be certain that you have used the rake allow over the lawn, cleaned the area completely, and thrown out all the different things that you find in the pile.

  1. Pull Up Weeds

You must pull up all the weeds in the yard because those weeds will cause problems in the spring when they are still there. It is smart for you to clear the lawn completely, and you will feel as though you have a lawn that has nothing in it. That means that you can start seeding and fertilizing the lawn over the course of the spring.

  1. Conclusion

The lawn care that you do will prepare you for the spring by making your lawn clear and clean. You can do anything in the spring when the lawn has been prepared, and you must be certain that you have taken all these steps before expecting to have grass grow in the middle of the spring with normal watering and/or cutting.

Author Bio : Sarah works for Yourgreenpal and she loves to write about lawn care and garden.

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Taking good care of your yard involves keeping your grass well-trimmed and maintained. In fact, in some communities failure to keep your lawn mowed can result in healthy fines. But there is actually far more to mowing your lawn than just keeping it looking neat and tidy. How you mow your lawn can actually have a direct effect on the health of your lawn. Here are 5 great lawn mowing tips that will help you have a thick, lush green carpet of grass all summer long.

  1. Don’t cut it too short

While it can be tempting to want to cut grass as short as possible (sometimes called scalping) thinking this will lead to not having to mow it as often, you might want to rethink this strategy. Not only does this make your lawn more vulnerable to diseases, but it also offers a prime invitation for weeds to move in and take residence. Scalping your lawn exposes the soil and exposed soil allows weed seeds to burrow in and take root. In addition, a sparse lawn also allows critical sunlight to reach the weed seedlings to give them a turbo charged boost. If you don’t want a large patch of weeds in your front yard, then resist the urge to cut your grass to short. Last but not least, cutting your grass too short keeps strong root systems from developing. During the heat of the day or when you forget to water, roots can reach deep into the soil to wick up moisture. The closer to the surface roots are, the less access they have to critical moisture.

  1. Mow your lawn when its dry

While mowing your lawn when it is wet doesn’t do any damage to the lawn, wet grass can fill up and clog a mower deck. As you mow, wet grass can also tend to fall over and clump, which leads to an uneven cut. In addition, any wet clumps that fall off the mower need to be removed or they essentially create a mulch covering that can keep the lawn under it from getting much needed sunlight. While mowing wet gras is fine, make sure that the soil underneath it is not soggy, however, or you risk creating permanent ruts in your lawn with the lawnmower.

  1. Mow when it is cloudy or cooler

Remember that grass is actually a plant and cutting it places stress on the plant. When you cut grass in the heat of the day, it loses more water, which causes it to recover much more slowly than if you cut it when it is cloudy, cool or in shade. The cooler it is when you cut your grass, the less water it loses and the more quickly it rebounds.

  1. Change up your mowing pattern

While some lawns are easiest to mow in the same pattern or direction each time, this isn’t actually best for your lawn. When you mow in the same pattern or direction each time, you risk creating ruts in your lawn. In addition, mowing in the same direction each time compacts the soil. Not only do weeds thrive in compacted soil, but compacted soil also further encourages the formation of ruts.

  1. Grasscycle

Leaving your clippings behind when you mow is not only better for your grass, it also saves you time and money. Grass clippings can actually provide up to 25% of your fertilizer needs, so you save on that as well as on bags and collection fees. There’s no need to buy a special mower either. You can buy a mulching blade which cuts the blades of grass finer, allowing them to decompose more quickly.

Summer lawn care is an important part of keeping your home neat, tidy and well maintained. Not only can taking good care of your lawn help keep your property values high, it can help maintain good relations with the neighbors as well.

Author Bio : Sarah works for YourGreenpal and she loves gardening and Lawn care.

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As the winter season finally subsides, you should prepare your garden for new growth. Spring is the perfect time for new plants due to the temperature becoming warm once again. To ensure that there won’t be any hurdles to optimal growth, check out our guide on how to get your garden ready for planting this spring.

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Tidying Up

It isn’t just the winter season that can wreak havoc on your lawn — debris can pile up as early as fall. There will certainly be a lot of fallen leaves, twigs, branches, and other natural debris, so get your rake and remove them all. This is always the first step in preparing for a spring planting. By keeping your garden beds and rows free from debris, you reduce the chances of accidentally stepping on seedlings.

Pruning

Both shrubs and trees should be pruned. In particular, flowering plants that will bloom in summer should be pruned early in spring. These shrubs include beautyberry, smooth hydrangea, butterfly bush, crape myrtle, and vitex. Don’t worry about accidentally removing any of the buds that developed last year — the impending blooms will rely on woods that will form this spring.

As for spring flowers including lilac, viburnum, azalea, and rhododendron, it would be best to prune them once they have bloomed. For the other trees and shrubs, you should check if they have been damaged back in winter. Some branches might have been broken or were damaged by storms. The cold winter could have also led to some of your evergreens suffering from tip diebacks. Thus, you should remove these tips immediately.

See if any of your perennial flowers such as veronicas, Russian sages, blanket flowers, and asters have any dead and discolored foliage. Remove these leaves to encourage new leaf growth. Likewise, you should cut away any overgrown parts that come in contact with other plants. This helps your plants to grow without any obstructions. Of course, pruning and shaping also improve their visual appeal apart from keeping them healthy.

Here is a video of pruning perennials:
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Clean Your Gardening Tools

It’s essential that your cutting tools are sharp. Any dull blades won’t lead to clean cuts and they can expose the foliage to diseases. Sharpen these blades or consider replacing them altogether. Moreover, any dirt on the tools must be rinsed away using soapy water. Apply any paint thinner or mineral turpentine on the wooden parts to limit the risk of having splinters.

Conduct Repairs

The structures that will support both mature and new plants should be kept stable. The board used for a raised garden bed could be unbalanced after winter. This is due to the wooden stakes becoming rotten in the cold and wet soil. Repairing the planter is as easy as replacing the rotten stakes and realigning the planter after digging up the soil around it. Consider using screws or nails to firmly attach the stakes to the board.

Prepare the Garden Soil

Good soil ensures that the root systems of your new plants will be firmly established. First, get a rake to turn your garden soil over. Remove any pesky weeds that you see using the same tool, or you can pull them with your bare hands. Ensure that the roots are also pulled up to prevent further growth. Removing weeds in the summer is more difficult since the soil will likely be dry and compacted.

Afterward, improve the organic content in the soil with an application of well-rotted manure or compost. Do this some several weeks before your spring planting to prevent the compost or manure from damaging the developing roots. On a similar note, using fertilizer can be tricky in spring, but you can do it properly with proper timing. Wait for the ground to be completed thawed. This means that no snow and ice have remained in the soil. Use a granular fertilizer for your garden beds.

In conclusion, preparing your garden for spring planting involves several activities. For one, you should keep the area clean through raking. Similarly, pruning trees and shrubs alike will provide enough space for new plants to grow and receive sunlight. Lastly, prepare your garden soil by removing weeds and making it fertile. We hope that our guide helped you out. Feel free to send us a comment if you have any queries.

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