Fall is the perfect time to plant certain vegetables to be able to harvest in the winter. With fall quickly approaching, we want you to be ready to plant your garden! This month, we featured a new vegetable every Tuesday on our Facebook page. Below, you can find them all in one place! BroccoliKale
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Leeks
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By: Hannah Raines Copyright ALL Outdoors 2018 Over time, it is very common for concrete driveways and sidewalks to obtain cracks. These cracks become a great place for weeds and grass to pop up in. While it doesn’t seem like driveways or sidewalks would be great breeding grounds for things to pop up, they actually are. Underneath these foundations there is soil and trapped moisture. Think of how often you water your lawn or wash your car outside. The excess runoff finds its way into these cracks and crevices and creates the perfect environment for sporadic weeds and grass. The moisture under driveways and sidewalks lasts longer because it is shielded from the sun. A big breeze blows a grass seed across the driveway and it finds its way in a crack. Pretty soon you'll have unwanted weeds and grass sprouting from the cracks.
While it can be very difficult to control these weeds and grasses, there are a few remedies that others have found helpful. These solutions have been found to kill the weeds and grasses. Boiling water kills many weeds and grass that is found in cracks. It doesn’t kill them instantly, but after a few times, they’ll go away. If you add some salt to the boiling water, you have a better chance of the weeds dying. You can also create a mixture with salt and vinegar to spray. This mixture contains 1 cup of salt and 1 gallon of pickling vinegar. To make the mixture even more powerful you can add 1 cup of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dish soap. Another solution that can be used is Horticultural vinegar mixed with orange oil and dish soap, but this type of vinegar is hard to find in stores and very acidic! It could cause burns if any gets on you, so this method is a little more intense and should be applied with caution. Last but not least, you could always seal the cracks in your sidewalks and driveways. Clean out the cracks and then fill them with mortar. This takes care of the chance of any more seeds falling into the cracks to sprout. If you have any questions or concerns, drop us a comment, send us a message, or give us a call. We will be happy to answer any of your questions! By: Hannah Raines Copyright ALL Outdoors 2018 Are you thinking of adding outdoor lights, but also want to add other elements to your backyard? Backyards can be great spaces for entertaining. Many people have outdoor speakers or devices that repel bugs. Did you know that there are lights that combine other elements such as speakers, and more? Below we are going to show you some products that we know you’ll love for your outdoor living spaces.
chemicals. Each light fixture silently puts off an odorless, invisible vapor. An average patio requires around 4-6 fixtures to cover the entire area and is guaranteed to kill 90% of mosquitos. phone. You can even speak over the intercom whether you’re home or not. There is even a siren you can trigger to ward off intruders. If you have any questions or concerns about outdoor lighting at your home, drop us a comment, send us a message, or give us a call. We will be happy to answer any of your questions!
By: Hannah Raines Copyright ALL Outdoors 2018 Have you noticed that your lawn has brown patches? While there could be several causes, one could be grubs taking up residence on your lawn. Grubs love to munch on grass and could be causing the dead brown patches on your green lawn.
Brown patches due to grubs normally occur in spring and late summer. You can easily find out if your brown patches are due to grubs by pulling on the grass. If the grass comes up and has no roots, your problem is grubs. They feed on grass roots and other nutrients found in the soil. You may also notice that animals are tearing up your lawn. This is also another sign that there are grubs under the grass. Animals such as raccoons, birds, and skunks love to eat grubs and will tear up your lawn trying to uncover the grubs that lie below. Typically, grubs begin feeding on grass roots in fall, but you won’t realize their damage until spring with your lawn begins to green up. In spring, grubs awaken and feed on grass roots. In summer, they turn into beetles that come above the surface and feed on flowers and other foliage. They also lay eggs in the soil. In fall, the eggs hatch into new grubs to begin the cycle over again. Make sure if you see these brown spots and grubs are the culprit, you are taking steps to remove the grubs. Fall and spring are the best times to treat grub problems. If you have any questions or concerns about your lawn, drop us a comment, send us a message, or give us a call. We will be happy to answer any of your questions! By: Hannah Raines Copyright ALL Outdoors 2018 |
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