Watering schedules from Southern Exposure Landscape Management

How Do I Get Grass to Grow in Shady Areas?

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How Do I Get Grass to Grow in Shady Areas? How Do I Get Grass to Grow in Shady Areas? Growing and maintaining grasses in densely shaded areas is one of the major challenges faced by most homeowners.  Maintaining a rich lawn in the shade is relatively easy as long as you choose the right
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5 Ways to Decorate Your Outdoor Space with Sugar Kettles

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Sugar Kettles make the perfect addition to your outdoor decor because of its versatile use and convenience. Sugar kettles vary in size and shapes. These sole structures can stand out from the rest with their simple yet attractive features. They accessorize any outdoor setting and blend perfectly with your garden décor.        
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What are Moisture Meters?

Moisture Meters
Over watering or under watering can damage the health of your plants. How much is too much?  A Moisture Meter can help you prevent this from happening. This easy to use meter will quickly tell you when your plants are thirsty. If your project is installed by Southern Exposure we will give you one of
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Watering Trees & Shrubs

Improper watering practices are the leading cause of plant loss. It’s important to know what each plant needs and the signs the plant gives to let you know whether those needs are being met. Here is an outline of some general guidelines for proper watering: Water your trees and shrubs thoroughly after planting. Continue to
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Watering Trees & Shrubs

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Improper practice of watering trees are the leading cause of plant loss. It’s important to know what each plant needs and the signs the plant gives to let you know whether those needs are being met. Here is an outline of some general guidelines for properly watering trees: Water your trees and shrubs thoroughly after
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Watering After an Aeration & Seeding

First and second week after your aeration: Shallow, daily watering. Water daily and if possible, two times per day – once in the morning and once in the late afternoon.  The main goal is to keep the seed wet. If you have an irrigation system, 10-20 minutes per watering should be adequate depending on your
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Watering After Aeration & Seeding

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Points to consider while watering after aeration First and second week after your aeration: Shallow, daily watering. Water daily and if possible, two times per day – once in the morning and once in the late afternoon.  The main goal is to keep the seed wet. If you have an irrigation system, 10-20 minutes per watering
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Watering New Sod in your landscape

Watering new sod
Watering is essential to life—too little water and we die, too much and we drown. The same is true of the grass in our lawns. Water makes up 70 to 80% of the weight of our lawn grasses and the clippings alone are nearly 90% water. While most people are concerned about not watering their
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Water Saving Tips For Sustainable Landscaping

Water saving tips and sustainable landscape
Water saving tips Water is a valuable resource. Many regions of the country have an ongoing issue with water shortages and droughts while other regions of the country have occasional dry-spells. Regardless of the water situation in your area, it makes sense to plant a landscape in your yard that uses the least amount of
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