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

Mary, Mary Quite Contrary: How Does a Seaside Garden Grow?!!

by Ted Guarnero

Living near the sea or in a coastal region may exemplify your dream lifestyle, but it’s no doubt that the harsh and particular conditions of the sea-side landscape make it hard for things to grow. But, plant growth is certainly not impossible – you’ll just want to know what grows best in the land of salt and sea before you embark on your landscaping plans. You’ll also want to pay particular attention to layout, and hardscape elements that can really help pull your landscape design together.

You’ll first need to determine what type or types of soil’s you’re dealing with. If it’s predominately sand than you’ll have to accept that you’ll be limited to what you can plant and grow – unless you’re industrious enough to want to lay yards, and yards of top soil. Remember that even though certain plants will grow in sandy soils you’ll have to be on top of watering like never before. Read the rest of this entry »

Susan’s Lawn Gardens is pleased to feature this article from today’s guest author, STEPHANIEH. She is an expert on water saving techniques, so we feel very comfortable recommending her work to our visitors.

Rain Barrel Maintenance

by StephanieH

Rain barrels easily make a great addition to any backyard. Not only do they help save money, but they can have a great impact on the preservation of the earth’s natural resources. Although rain barrels are very low maintenance, it is still very important that they are taken care of properly to keep your water clean and your barrel useful for many years to come.

When you first receive your rain barrel you will want to make sure to use a non-toxic cleaner to clean out the interior of the barrel prior to its first use. Make sure to rinse it thoroughly and to dispose of the water properly. After the first cleaning, you will want to rinse your barrel out with a non-toxic cleaner annually. Read the rest of this entry »

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

Automatic or Manual Lawn Sprinklers: Which Should I Choose

by Richard Gilliland

No matter what size of lawn or garden you have, you most likely take great pride in it and want it to look its best. Keeping these areas watered can help your grass, flowers, or crops to grow tall and healthy. Watering by hand can be quite time-consuming, which is why many homeowners turn to devices that will water their lawns with very little effort from them. Sprinklers are one such device and they are simple and easy to use to keep your lawn or garden green and growing tall. What do you need to consider when you are looking at sprinklers for your home?

Automatic lawn sprinklers can make watering your lawn completely automated. This can be an excellent choice if you do not have much time to devote to lawn care, but enjoy the green that comes with healthy lawns. An automatic lawn sprinkler can be programmed to water the lawn at a specific time each day and for a specific duration to take the human part of this equation entirely out of the picture. Many times, the time you should water your lawn is not as convenient as you might like, but with automatic lawn sprinklers, it can be watered when needed without you lifting a finger. Read the rest of this entry »