Thursday, May 28, 2009, 10:52 PM - Landscaping
This 5-foot by 12-foot vegetable garden was dug and planted within 90 minutes (with 2 people). The garden is big enough for 3 rows of vegetables (just onions, carrots and tomatoes this year).
1. Using a tiller, break up the sod into the shape and size of your finished garden.
2. Once the sod is broken up, rake awake the chunks of sod. Till approx. 6 inches into the ground.
3. Using a straight-edge shovel, edge your garden for clean lines.
4. Add compost and as much other organic material as possible. For our 5x12 garden, we added 4 bags of compost plus 12 months worth of homemade compost. If your soil has heavy clay, add garden lime. Till in the compost.
5. Next till in garden fertilizer. We used one small bag.
6. Now that our garden is complete, we can begin planting.
7. Create straight rows with two sticks and long piece of string.
8. Lightly hoe into the soil per the seed package's directions.
9. Here, we planted yellow onions.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 10:47 PM - Landscaping
Step into one of our greenhouses and drink in the vibrant colors and fragrances. Add instant color to your garden as you wait for your perennials to bloom - or create an inviting arrangement of planters at your front door.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 09:32 PM - Landscaping
Bring the calming effects of running water to your backyard with a waterfall or fountain. Numerous fountain and bird bath designs to choose from.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 09:10 PM - Landscaping
Fairy gardens are magical, miniature environments designed for adventure, mystery and fun. No two are alike and come in all shapes and sizes. Create a fairy garden as a permanent fixture to your existing flower garden, or build one in a wide, shallow container.
To begin, find pint-size plants (herbs work wonderfully), soil, miniature furniture and statuary, pebbles, discarded bits of flagstone and other tiny "found" objects that you think visiting fairies might enjoy.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 08:36 PM
Lawn King is taking orders for Kohls Woodworking garden furniture. Products include Adirondack chairs, rockers, gliders, footrests, loveseats, tables, potters' benches, children's picnic tables and see saws.
All Kohls Woodworking products are locally made and constructed from Western Red Cedar.
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Sunday, July 6, 2008, 12:53 PM - Landscaping
How to Remove Spittlebugs
by Lawn King
Spittlebugs are best known in their nymph stage in which they produce a cover of what looks like frothy spit which is commonly known as cuckoo spit or snake spit. The froth hides the nymph from predators and parasites, it insulates against heat and cold and also keeps it moist. Without the froth the bug would quickly dry up. The nymphs pierce plants and suck sap causing damage.
They do not generally cause major damage and chemical control is unnecessary and does not provide control. I just squish the spittled area bug, stem and all. That takes care of them.
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Monday, May 19, 2008, 11:24 PM - Landscaping
Salmon Steaks in Cucumber Sauce
by Chef Trent & Lawn King
Our recent cooking demonstration, May 17, was a huge success. Chef Trent prepared two different entrees prepared with fresh herbs. The following is one of the recipes from the event.
4 eight-once salmon steaks
Salmon sauce:
1 eight-ounce tub of sour cream
2/3 c. finely chopped, seeded cucumber
2 T. minced shallot
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 T. fresh basil, chopped
1/8 tsp. white pepper
Brown salmon on both sides. Place salmon in baking dish and place sauce atop of salmon. Pour poaching liquid around salmon.
Poaching liquid:
1 c. water
1/2 c. sherry
1 sm. onion, minded
2 sprigs fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 01:25 PM -
Gardening & Landscaping Resources
by Lawn King
Plant Libraries
Monrovia
Ohio State University
Ideas & Inspiration
GardenMinnesota.com
Diagnostic Tools
U of MN extension office
Recycling Information
GardenMinnesota.com
(plastic garden pots, polystryene trays and hanging baskets)
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Saturday, June 16, 2007, 10:52 PM
2007 Landscaping Trends
by Lawn King
There are three major trends we're seeing in landscape design this season: rust-look garden decor, perennials and decorative grasses.
Rust-look garden decor - arbors, gazebos, statuary, vases - constructed of iron and other metals are becoming the focal point in many gardens today. Large, especially over-sized, pieces have become extremely popular this spring.
The second major trend has been the increased use of perennials. A few years ago, we rarely saw perennials. Professional landscapers and do-it-yourself gardeners are now carefully selecting perennials to bloom in waves - for constant color all season long.
Finally, we're seeing more decorative grasses incorporated into community and residential gardens. Decorative grasses are great as fillers or to achieve a more "natural" looking landscape.
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Sunday, March 4, 2007, 04:06 PM - Landscaping
How to Read Plant Tags
by Lawn King
Bloom Season
SP = Blooms from late April through June.
SU = Blooms late June through August.
F = Blooms late August through September.
W = Blooms September through late October.
Special Notes
V = This vigurous grower will require frequent pruning.
S = This self-seeding plant will expand the initial planting area.
D = Plants that benefit from dead-heading will bloom more often and make the plant stronger, but require more maintenance.
I = Invasive plants must be contained with either a wood, vinyl or brick border to prevent them from spreading into your lawn.
HP = Plants that require hard pruning will need to be pruned all the way back to the stalk to encourage new growth in the spring. Prune* these plants in the early spring or fall. Ideally, it best to prune these types of plants in the dead of winter to keep insects and disease at bay.
*It is important to sterlize your pruning equipment and protect all plant wounds from insects.
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