Published on Monday, August 09, 2010
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Landscape Improvements Increase Home Value and Resale Odds
Texas Study Shows Landscape Improvements Net 35% Return on Investment
Denver, CO (Vocus) July 29, 2010
In a crowded and depressed real-estate market, homeowners may be best served to undertake exterior home improvements like landscaping in order to increase the value of their homes and to help their property stand out to prospective buyers, according to the Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado (ALCC).
A study in...
Published on Friday, August 06, 2010
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Nutsedge is a common weed found in lawns and in most areas where grass can grow. It thrives in a variety of conditions and its presence often means that turf is stressed and less competitive due to poor drainage, too much irrigation, extreme heat and or an abundance of rain.
Although grass-like in appearance, nutsedge can easily be identified by its triangular stem. You can roll the stem with your fingers and feel the distinctive triangular edge. The nutsedge will protrude above the canopy ...
Published on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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An excerpt of the Republic Times on how to control beetles or grub worms
For Beetles:
Physical removal or trapping the beetles may provide adequate protection for small plantings when beetle numbers are low. However, the presence of beetles on or in the proximity of a plant will attract more.
Chemical control is another option by treating with an insecticide. For optimal control, apply in the afternoon when beetles are most active. Chemical control comes in either liquid or granular...
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