47 Florida Native Plants: Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Star Anise (Illicium) Florida has three native star anise species, Illicium anisatum, Illicium floridanum (pictured), and Illicium parviflorum, with flowers in red, white, or yellow. These shrubs grow rapidly and are hardy enough to survive most conditions, so they make a great addition to a new gardener’s landscape.
Lawn Care For Beginners (in 13 Easy Steps) - LawnStarter
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Lawn care tips: When fertilizing in spring, wait until your lawn has greened up. Otherwise, the turf will sacrifice healthy root growth for leaf growth. Never mow right after fertilizing the lawn. If you need to mow and fertilize the same day, mow first and then wait a few hours before applying fertilizer. 4.
How to Landscape with Pea Gravel in Your Yard - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Remove soil to a depth of six inches. Install edging to keep gravel in place. Place a layer of the landscaping fabric on the bottom. Install 2 inches of base rock with a rough texture, often known as crushed rock. Spread a three-inch layer of pea gravel evenly. Tamp down the area until level.
Lawn Mowing Tips: How to Mow a Lawn the Right Way - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Loosen the blade retaining bolt to remove the blade. Install a new blade, making sure the center hole aligns with the blade adapter. Using a torque wrench, tighten the retaining bolt to the proper torque suggested in your user manual. Tip back onto its wheels, reattach the spark plug boot, and refill the gas tank.
How to Overseed in the Fall With Fescue - LawnStarter
WEBJul 16, 2024 · Let fescue reach 4.5 inches, then mow it back to 3 inches. Allow those clippings to fall into the turf, where they’ll return nutrients to the soil. That alone can reduce the need for fertilizer by as much as 30 percent. Once you’ve mowed that fall season lawn a few times, the next step is celebrating.
Tree Root Removal: A How-to Guide - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Create a barrier at least 12 inches high and 10 inches long using a material like metal, plastic, or concrete, then cover it with soil. Pat or compact the soil down and spray with water to wet the ground. A few guidelines to follow so that you don’t damage the tree are: Don’t cut more than one-third of the roots.
10 Best Electric Weed Eaters of 2024 [Reviews] - LawnStarter
WEBMay 8, 2024 · Top 10 Electric Weed Eaters [Reviews] 1. BLACK+DECKER BESTA510. Get jam-packed power for around 50 bucks with the BLACK+DECKER BESTA510. Operating with an 8000 rpm and 14-inch cutting swath, this …
7 Best Battery-Powered Weed Eaters of 2024 [Reviews] - LawnStarter
WEBMay 7, 2024 · It runs on a 40-volt battery that can move the “blade” (string) at a high speed of 9,000 RPM to slice through thick, difficult weeds. Its 13-inch cutting swath is plenty large enough for regular household tasks. And for all that, it costs barely over $100. The Greenworks 21302 isn’t just a string trimmer, either.
10 Best Lawn Care Software of 2022 - Detailed Comparison
WEBSep 2, 2022 · 2. Jobber. Jobber provides a complete business suite that helps manage your lawn care business. Its user-friendly interface allows you to schedule appointments, optimize routes, generate quotes, and process payments. With the mobile app, you can stay up-to-date on your business from the field. Jobber has a 14-day free trial and multiple …
Garden Edging 101: Ideas and Tips for DIY Installation - LawnStarter
WEBApr 25, 2024 · How to install garden edging (in 5 steps) Using the spade, dig a trench about 3 to 6 inches deep. Make the trench a little bit wider than the width of your edging material. With your pruning shears, cut away any small roots that get in the way of your trench. Place the edging material in the trench.