Posts Tagged ‘lawn and garden’

Lifetime Outdoor Sheds – Most Popular Garden Shed For Many

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Lifetime sheds is a popular option for many that are looking at a simple outdoor garden shed to set up.

They have many uses. You can use the lifetime sheds as a tool shed, hobby shack, pool house, work shop, or even a playhouse. With their 10 year limited warranty you are guaranteed to get some good use out of them, no matter what you use it for.

The rugged steel reinforced polyethylene construction and the fact they are made in the USA is also great, along with the shatter resistant windows and skylights for plenty of light.

If you need to, the windows can be locked. A big plus if you have nice tools or live in a busy neighborhood.

Supports and trusses are steel with weather resistant, powder coated finish. The shock resistant floor is resistant to oil, solvents and stains and features a slip-resistant surface.

The exterior NEVER NEEDS PAINTING which is a huge selling point for many customers. No need to watch for cracks from the sun as the outer walls are UV protected to prevent fading and cracking.

Glitch Free Bermuda Grass Lawn Care

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Anyone wanting a lawn that is heat and drought tolerant should consider Bermuda grass. It’s a weed and wear resistant turf that has minimal watering needs. Combined with it’s fine to medium blades it’s a near ideal choice for southern home owners packing plenty of kids and pets to put it to the test.

Considered to be an easy to care for strain it will flourish with even a modest amount of maintenance. For instance, as it emerges from any dormant period, running over your lawn with an aerator will be beneficial. As will dethatching if needed. Both will help water penetrate deeper into the root zone rather than running off.

Despite it’s reputation for drought resistance, if you water it regularly Bermuda grass will take off. Naturally you’ll want to water deeply at about an inch each time to stimulate the development of deep roots. Doing so will enable your lawn to withstand dry periods that much better.

Did I mention Bermuda grass loves sunlight? To thrive it needs full sun for most of the day. So don’t go planting this sun loving strain in the shade and expect lush success. Yet given plenty of sun it will give you a nice tight turf that can withstand wear better than most grasses.