Archive for the ‘Lawn & Garden’ Category
June 2, 2008
If you are like us and in need of a new mailbox check out the selection over on Mailboxixchange.com . They have a huge catalog of high quality residential mailboxes . Pretty much anything you can think of in terms of style, color, etc.
As I said above, we are considering replacing our old, beat up, wooden mailbox with one with a little more style. One of the mailboxes we particularly liked was this one, a white Gaines Original Keystone box . I love the look of the mailbox and since it’s a mandatory law in our county to display our address, that is easily readable in the event of an emergency–having the address numbers on the Gaines keysone box is a good solution for us! We therefore do not have to purchase an address plaque.
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January 23, 2008
What better time of the year than Spring (oh Fall is truly the best, but i needed a lead in line for this blog post). With the coming of Spring we have many things to look forward too, filing our taxes, cleaning up the yard, and getting the grill ready for summer BBQs. Those are just a few of the many tasks that need to be done in the Spring.
I am going to list a few coupons from Coupon Chief I’ve located to help out and save a little cash for you.
Anyone else already start filing their 2007 Income Taxes? Well I did. Of course I’m using Turbo Tax again this year to make things much simpler. This year you can even do your taxes for Free with TurboTax. I’ve been using Turbo Tax for about 8 years now and never had an issue with it. Every year the product improves and walks you through more and more tax questions to better your tax return. I like the fact that Turbo Tax gives you accurate values for your charitable donations! My wife and I typically donate to a handful of different organizations through the year. You can now keep track of all of this by using ItsDeductible which is built in and accessible from Turbo Tax.
Who Loves To Grill? Well just about every Dad out there probably. Is it the smell of the barbeque that we all love, or is it the sense of freedom we have when standing solo by the grill for a little quiet escape from the kids screaming inside? Here is another coupon to help you track down some outdoor cooking gadgets or supplies before the summer gets here! While you’re at it pick up this grilling set for less than $30!
15% Off on all - clad barbecue tool set with carrying case
Ok and one last coupon for tonight — goes to the gardener out there. Shop at Springhill Nursery and use this coupon for $20 off orders of $50 or more
The more you save, the more you can buy for your garden. I think we’re going to lessen our vegetable garden just a bit this year and concentrate more on our herb garden since our basil plants grew like mad!
June 12, 2007
Article from Scotts.com
Dog urine contains high levels of nitrogen, which causes grass to become greener. Under certain conditions (i.e., heat or drought stress) the nitrogen may actually burn the grass, causing it to die and leaving a bare spot in the lawn with a dark green circle around the dead grass. This type of reaction is similar to the damage caused by an over-application of fertilizer. The excess nitrogen in the soil causes the plant to give off moisture, instead of absorbing it, and if the area is not watered thoroughly it may cause the grass plant to die.
This damage can usually be avoided by watering these areas thoroughly to dilute the concentration of nitrogen in the area. If the areas are already dead, they will have to be removed and re-seeded. No home remedy is available, nor will changing your dog’s diet help. A solution that may work for you is to train your dog to eliminate in the same area, such as the back of the yard where it is less noticeable, or in an area with no grass such as a shady spot or a gravel driveway.
