Learn how you can have your own healthy garden here in Central Texas
How to have a healthy lawn naturally
Having a naturally healthy lawn may take months to achieve through the use of natural fertilizers and compost. Get a healthy lawn naturally with tips from a landscaper in this free video on gardening and lawn care.
Removing clover from lawns
The presence of clovers in a lawn are an indication of poor nitrogen levels in the soil, and the best way to remove clovers is to introduce nitrogen into the lawn by applying fertilizers, compost or corn gluten weed pre-emergent. Check soil pH level regularly to prevent clover in lawns with this free video on gardening from the owner of a landscaping company.
Mulching benefits
Some of the benefits of mulching a garden are erosion control, added moisture, reduced temperature of the soil and weed prevention. Find out the different types of mulches on the market, such as cypress, pine, oak and cedar, in this free video on gardening from the owner of a landscaping company.
How To Eliminate Ants
To eliminate ants from a lawn or garden, keep soil and grass healthy, and use a beneficial nematode several times a year. Get rid of ants with tips from a professional landscaper in this free video on lawns and gardening.
Potting Soil Recipe
Make your own potting soil by mixing ordinary top soil, dairy cattle compost and decomposed granite. Blend ingredients together for a container potting soil for flowers and plants with this free video on gardening from the owner of a landscaping company.
How to keep squirrels off of a bird feeder
Common techniques for keeping squirrels off of a bird feeder include greasing the bird feeder support pole or wrapping tin foil around the pole. However, these techniques may not work, so just let the squirrel at the bird feeder because it spreads the feed on the ground where the birds can get at it more easily. Learn about suggestions for coping with squirrels eating bird feed in this free video on lawn care from a landscaping professional.
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