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Wisdom from the Garden of Life
It all starts with a “challenge” or a problem as some say
Brainstorm (Awareness)
Develop a budget
Plan
Agree to the plan
Take Action (Start solving the challenge)
Be Accountable
Mission completed
To leave or not to leave: What to do with the Leaves
Should you rake the leaves or leave em? That is the question. I believe leaves should be mowed or raked off the lawn. Leaves can smother it. On sidewalks and drains they should be raked because of slip hazards. In Flower beds they can be left as mulch or raked up to look good. Some leaves harbor insects or can cause rot and mold. In the right situation they can be left and insulate plants, and even deter weeds. You must answer the question for your best interest.
Admirable Landscapes in Portland Oregon helps people with this question
Lawn Fertilizers
There are many kinds of lawn fertilizers. Read the bag and follow the instructions. More isn’t always better.
The numbers on the bag. I.E. 21 7 14. Stands for N P K or Nitrogen, Phosphorous or potasium. or up down and all around. For top growth, root growth and all around disease control.
Remember over fertilizing can burn the plant and make your grass grow more than you want to mow.
Admirable Landscapes in Portland Oregon helps people with their landscape needs.
Simple Pruning Rules
A good rule is to prune no more than one third of the plant.
It is always good to thin out any dead wood.
Prune branches growing across the center.
Have sharp and clean pruners.
Know the plant and pruning needs.
If you want help with your pruning contact Admirable Landscapes in Portland Oregon for a free estimate and Consultation
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Tip Of the Month November Lawn Equipment
November is a great month to winterize your lawn equipment. If your no longer using the lawn mower, drain or run the gas out of it. Leaving gas in power equipment is not good. In a month or so that gas can turn to a “varnish” damaging the equipment. It’s not good for the carburator. This little tip can save you some trouble when you try to start the equipment this spring. Using your lawn mower can also mow up your leaves.
Tip of the Month-October
October is a great month in the Pacific Northwest for over seeding, planting, fertilizing and raking leaves.
Remember to not let the leaves smother your. rake em, suck them up with the lawn mower. Leaves in the bed act as a weed deterrent and break down and feed the trees. On the other hand they house insects and are not good in piling up around the trunks of trees. It is good to keep tree rot to a minimum. Leaves also clog water drains, and can be slippery on the sidewalks. One can also compost them.
Love em or Leave em.
Removing The Weeds of Life
From The Garden Samurai…
We all have weeds in our life…Gambarimasu, in Japanese means Endure, persevere and do your best.
mom always said Gambarimasu. She was a World War II survivor by her wits. I encourage to to overcome the weeds of life, and plant a beautiful garden in your heart soul and mind. Be Blessed
John J Knoernschild.
Tip Of The Month: March
March is a good time to fertilize the lawn. Over seed bare spots and Get ready for Spring. Remember to use a stater fertilizer with grass seed as to not burn it. Something with not to high of nitrogen.
A key point to remember is that it needs to be above sixty degrees in the Pacific Northwest for seed germination.
Happy Gardening
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