LAWN CARE PUEBLO COLORADO

Fungicides that are available on the market can be expensive and could be hazardous to your lawn, garden, environment and to your loved ones. Here today at Lawn Care Pueblo Colorado, we will provide a way for you to create your own inexpensive, effective and safe lawn and garden fungicide using your common household ingredients. The steps required are easy to do and this D.I.Y. fungicide is safe for the lawn, garden, environment and loved ones. This can be an alternative for more expensive fungicides or if a commercial fungicide is not available.
 
The ingredients are
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap
- 1-gallon water
- garden sprayer (a small hand pump type of sprayer will do)
 
Here are the steps to do it
1. Mix the baking soda, vegetable oil, and liquid dish soap in one-gallon water in a garden sprayer.
2. Shake the solution to make sure it is thoroughly mixed and always make sure it is thoroughly mixed all the time while using it.
3. Spray the solution on the affected areas of your lawn or garden. It can be used on lawn grasses, vegetables and ornamental plants. One gallon of spray will cover approximately 1000 square feet.

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When it comes to lawn care, the lawnmower is one of the first things that comes into your mind. But they are also the one that is always taken for granted. You’ll only pay attention to it if something goes wrong on it. Taking good care of your lawnmower not only saves you from an expensive headache but it also prolongs it lifespan.  Doing these 5 lawnmower tips that Lawn Care Pueblo Colorado will provide will certainly lessen your lawnmower maintenance worries and in return will save you money from repair costs.
 
1. Change the oil
Just like any other machine, your lawnmower can be seriously damaged if the oil is too low or too dirty. Changing the oil depending schedule stated on the owner’s manual or every spring will keep the engine clean and lubricated. Also, check the owner’s manual on the type of oil you should be using and the correct amount to prevent possible damage.

2. Clean or replace the spark plug
A bad spark plug will make the mower difficult or impossible to start. It will also make the engine run in a bad condition plus it decreases fuel economy. To maintain the spark plug’s good working condition, remove the spark plug each spring and wipe it clean and replace if it looks bad. You may also replace the spark plug every year for good measure (they are inexpensive anyway). Once again, check the owner’s manual to know the correct spark plug that is compatible with your lawnmower. You may also apply anti-seize compound to the new plug so that it can be removed easily next spring.

3. Maintain the sharpness of the blades
We have mentioned a few times the advantages of a sharp lawnmower blade and the benefits it gives to your lawn. Having a sharp lawnmower blades cuts the grass clean, instead of ripping the grass. Giving the grass a clean cut makes your lawn greener. As a safety measure before removing the blades, disconnect the spark plug wire first. Then use a wrench to remove the blade. If you want to sharpen the blades yourself, use a file and make sure to use the same number of strokes on both sides to prevent an imbalance.

4. Maintaining the air filter
Like a car, a clogged air filter chokes the lawnmower engine. This makes the engine run badly, causing it to work harder and use more fuel. Please perform the following steps below at least once each spring (and more often in dusty climates)
   1. Disconnect the spark plug wire
   2. Remove the air filter
   3. Remove and clean the foam pre-filter
   4. Replace the paper filter

 5. Lawnmower underside maintenance
Maintaining the cleanliness of your lawnmower’s underside will help your mower function better plus it decreases the risk of spreading plant disease in your lawn. Please perform the following steps below at least twice a year to maintain your lawnmower’s underside.
  1. Disconnect the spark plug wire
  2. Empty the gas tank
  3. Turn the mower on its side then spray the underside thoroughly with a garden hose
  4. Use a brush and soapy water to remove any other debris or dirt
  5. Lightly coat the mower’s underside with vegetable oil to prevent debris from sticking

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Dead spots on your lawn makes it look ugly and gives you the feeling that somethings not right. Dead grass spots or lawn bare spots have different kinds of causes and will also have different kinds of approaches for it to be fixed. Today, we’ll be focusing on how to repair dead grass spots due to dog urine.
 
Here are the things needed:
- Hand rake or anything that can remove the dead grass in the affected area
- Extra fine grind limestone
- Quality top soil
- Grass seed
- Water
 
And here's how to do it:
1. Scrape the area to remove dead grass as much as possible to the affected area.
2. Sprinkle the affected area with extra fine grind limestone. Dog urine has a huge amount of ammonia which is an acidic substance. Applying limestone to the affected area will neutralize the acidity of the affected area due to the dog urine. Then let it sit for about a week.
3. Cover the affected area with quality top soil then sprinkle generous amounts of grass seed. You may use your hands on this and to also pat the seeds down gently.
4. Soak the newly seeded area right away with water by using a light sprinkle flow from a garden hose or a large watering can. Be careful not to let the grass seeds be washed away. Do this for the next couple of weeks, unless you are expecting rainy days within that period.
 
It takes about six weeks for the dead grass spots to look healthy again and a few more weeks to look nice and lush, depending on your location. 

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Every lawn has its own personality, based from whoever maintains it. Some lawns really look good and beautiful and some are just simply well maintained. Regardless of what type of lawn owner you are or the type of maintenance method you use on your lawn, preventing these 5 common mistakes will make the best of your lawn with minimal effort.
 
1. Reading and not following or misunderstanding the directions on labels
People think that they know the stuff if they keep on using the same thing repeatedly. This same goes with product labels that we use for our lawn, specially the chemicals that we use to treat the lawn. Keep in mind that we are handling chemicals, meaning in some sort of way, it will have a negative side effect on your lawn if the instructions on how to use it are not followed down to the letter. Plus, you are not getting the very best of the product. This is the reasons why there are instructions in the label.

2. Not using or incorrectly using protective equipment.
Protective equipment is not only applicable in a laboratory or work sites but while working on your lawn as well. No perfect plant or lawn is worth losing the use of your hands, eyes or hearing. With that in mind, here’s a list of protective equipment that you will need while working on your lawn.
- Safety Glasses
- Hearing protection (like ear plugs of muffs)
- Heavy sole shoes or boots
- Gardening or heavy gloves
- A wide brim hat to protect you from the sun
- Long sleeves shirt
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Tall rubber boots
 
3. Using the wrong grass type in your area
Some lawn issues can be fixed by using the correct grass type for the area they live. Grasses have certain types that can only grow with respect to their suitable environments. For example, bluegrass is the favorite among homeowners but it needs at least 6 hours of sun in a day for it to stay healthy. Otherwise, look for other grass types like creeping or tall fescue. Or just ask a lawn care professional on what type of grass can used on your lawn.

4. Not using or incorrectly using the equipment
Sometimes we use equipment in a wrong way for us to get the work done quickly. But by doing this, you are costing yourself more time in the long run and can do more harm than good to the plant. For example, a bad cut on a tree by using the wrong equipment can cause it to get a disease or insect problem which will then have to be treated or worst, the tree can die. But if you used the proper equipment then rest assured that the tree was taken care of properly without it risking to have a disease or insect problem. If you do not have the proper equipment or it seems expensive for you to have then you can try to borrow from your neighbors or rent one.

5. Not maintaining equipment
Let’s be honest, we do take our tools for granted. Taking care of your tools do pay forward because you will be able to use them at the longest possible time. It doesn’t matter if its hand tools, power tools or the lawn mower itself. Everything should be washed occasionally.
Here’s a guide on how to maintain that equipment.

• Wash and clean your hand tools after using. This does not only keep them clean; it also prevents the spread of disease among plants in your yard
• All other pieces of equipment should be cleaned at least 3 times a year (before you use them, at the middle of the summer and before you store them away for the year). It is preferred that you clean them before and after use or as often as you like.

Tip: Try to get another set of lawn mower blade if you do not have one. Then get in the habit of sharpening or changing your lawn mower blades after using it for the 10th or 12th time. You will have to sharpen your blades more often if you have sandy or rocky soil.

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