Susan’s Lawn Gardens is pleased to feature this article from today’s guest author, GERRY FUNG,  an expert on water gardening, so we feel very comfortable recommending this article to our visitors.

Preliminary Considerations Before Building Your Own Backyard Garden Pond
By Gerry Fung

This article is geared towards the beginner water gardener, who is contemplating the installation of his/her first garden pond. The key to a successful do-it-yourself project is to gather as much relevant information that you can. To follow are some preliminary considerations and design tips that must be taken into account, before embarking on a water gardening project. Read the rest of this entry »

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Susan’s Lawn Gardens is pleased to feature this article from today’s guest author, LEANNE TREMBLAY. She is an expert on sheds and other gardening structures, so we feel very comfortable recommending her work to our visitors.

Garden Sheds: Wood Finishing and Weatherproofing Tips
By Leanne Tremblay

To keep wood garden sheds, arbors, or trellises looking their best, consider using a wood finishing product such as sealer, stain, or outdoor paint. Wood finishing protects exposed wood from sun, water, insect, and fungal damage.

Here’s a list of some common wood finishing products:

Wood Sealer: Wood sealer blocks the pores of the wood, while still allowing natural fading and weathering.

Stain: Stain penetrates the wood, and unlike paint, it does not trap moisture and cause blistering or peeling. Stains come in many colors, and in transparent or solid applications. Reapply the stain every other year to Read the rest of this entry »

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Susan’s Lawn Gardens is pleased to feature this article from today’s guest author, KEITH KINGSTON. He is an expert on lawn mowers and gardening, so we feel very comfortable recommending his work to our visitors.

Guide to Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance
By Keith Kingston

Trying to start your lawn mower after a long winter can be very frustrating. Performing a few routine maintenance tasks before you store your lawn mower for the winter can save you time in the spring, prolong the life of your lawn mower, and save you money over the long run. Even if you have already put your lawn mower into storage for the winter, a few simple maintenance tasks performed before starting your lawn mower in the spring can be very beneficial.

Wash and dry your lawn mower after the mowing season is over. A power blower can be very helpful in removing grass and debris from the underside of your lawn mower and other hard to reach areas. Read the rest of this entry »

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Susan’s Lawn Gardens is pleased to feature this article from today’s guest author, LINDA J. BRUTON. She is an expert on lawns, so we feel very comfortable recommending her work to our visitors.

Fertilizers – What you Need to Feed Your Lawn
By Linda J Bruton

Just like humans need food, water and shelter to survive, lawns depend on certain elements to live, sixteen to be exact. Most of these elements are already found naturally in the environment, but several others need to be added to your lawn. Adding fertilizer with these three elements, nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, does the job.

Before you run out to the store to purchase a complete fertilizer, or, one that contains all three, it is important to understand why your lawn’s livelihood depends on it. Read the rest of this entry »

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Susan’s Lawn Gardens is pleased to feature this article from today’s guest author, JODY HUDSON. He is an expert on landscaping, so we feel very comfortable recommending his work to our visitors.

Landscaping Adds Great Value to Real Estate And Helps You Sell
By Mr Jody Hudson

Over the years several of our clients have had professional landscaping done and it’s amazing to me how little landscaping, can be done for $5-10,000, by a professional Landscaper, and how little value it can add to your home.

Small shrubs, trees, and plantings add almost nothing, or actually nothing at all, to your home value on the open market — until they are several years older! There is another way! Read the rest of this entry »

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