Here in the Mid-Atlantic, lawns are rarely covered by snow and ice all winter. For those times when there isn’t much white stuff on the ground, homeowners usually face ugly brown grass. However, these brown lawns don’t have to be a fact of life, as this article demonstrates.
Archive for January, 2011
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Will winterkill be a problem?
Though most cool season grass can survive the cold, ice, and snow of a winter season, this page demonstrates a lawn can still suffer when the weather turns bad. Unfortunately, there’s little homeowners can do to prevent these conditions, but they’re still good to be aware of.
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More low voltage vs. solar lighting
Here’s another take on the long-running low voltage versus solar lighting debate. As always, there’s no winner in this contest. It comes down to which pros and cons apply to your situation. Here is one thing you don’t need to factor into your deliberations, and one thing you do need to think about.
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Outdoor solar lighting basics
More and more homeowners are choosing solar lights for their outdoor lighting. Their easy installation, minimal maintenance, and ability to provide free electricity make them very popular. We’ve already discussed how they don’t need wires run to them. We’ve also talked about how their light level is dimmer than normal electric lights. This page offers another thing to consider.