You're in for a real treat! On August 18, 2009 I conducted a podcast with Landscape Professor Martha Hill from Hines Community College in Raymond, MS. She will get you fired up about doing landscaping right! Her passion for teaching comes through in the podcast. She gives us great advice for design, budgeting, and how to pick a contractor. She also gives us information about how to save the wonderful, established, trees in our yards. She is the 2003 Educator of year from Associated Landscape Contractors of America, which is now entitled PLANET. That is a big deal, folks! Martha's enthusiasm is contagious so hold on and get ready!
Unfolding the design process, Dr. Gary Keever
Recently I was able to sit down with Dr. Gary Keever, professor at Auburn University, to discuss how the landscape design process affects our home. He gives us some great "nuggets" of wisdom on what we should do before we rush out and start purchasing our favorite blooming plant. Dr. Keever helps walk us through the process of landscaping by teaching us to decide for what purpose we would like to use our space, and to develop a future plan or goal. This is important even if your budget may not allow for it currently. Dr. Keever sent us the powerful message that, a good plan is well worth having! Dr. Keever unfolds the details that play into the design process, as well as sheds some light on when to call an expert or when to do it ourselves. I hope you enjoy his insight. He is one of the best design experts in the country!
Rotate. Ready?
This is the time of year when most of us are looking forward to seeing a little cooler weather come our way. When the warm nights meet the moisture we have been blessed to have, it is a great combo for great growing warm season grasses. Great for new grass grow in!! This time of year we are reminded about rotating mowing patterns, which means do not always mow in the same direction each week. Change the direction you mow or making sure you move over 12" or more so the mower does not start creating tracks or ruts in the turf. I like to change directions because it allows the turf blades to be mowed in a different direction too. If mowing rotation has not happened and you got the ruts, change your mowing patterns now and in time your ruts should go away. :-)
If not, you may want to review the yard with an expert to see if verticutting, dethatching or other handy tips can improve your lawn.
If not, you may want to review the yard with an expert to see if verticutting, dethatching or other handy tips can improve your lawn.
The Biltmore Estate grounds is one of the best maintained in the country. As a winner of 2007 Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Green Star Award, this property is truly one of the best of the best. If you are near Ashville, N.C. it is well worth the visit. Susanne Woodell, Landscape Manager, has led the way with high standard to detail and consistent devotion to quality. Susanne and her staff understand the importance to a great first impression and attention to detail.
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