Every green thumb has his or her own recipe for garden tonics, bug sprays and slug deterrents. Homemade lawn fertilizer is no exception and there are literally dozens of variations on combinations of ingredients in old fashioned gardening books, on the Internet, or handed down from generation to generation.

Emerald green moss looks charming in old English gardens or on rocks beneath picturesque waterfalls but it's not something home gardeners like to see on their lawn.

Lawn moss usually occurs where conditions are moist and the growth rate of the grass is low. It also indicates the possibility of run down turf which can happen for a number of reasons. Lawn moss can be eradicated effectively only if its cause can be correctly identified.

Lawn sprinkler systems are a boon for our busy lifestyles. It's so great to be able to keep your lawn green and healthy while doing other things. Long gone are the days when it would be relaxing and enjoyable to stand outdoors holding the hose with a spray attachment, feeding the garden with life-giving water.

Lawn sprinkler controller systems are extremely flexible, allowing you to vary start times, the zone run times and the days to water for each and every zone of your yard. It may take you a little time to get familiar with the programming procedure, but instructions are usually clear enough, moreover most controllers are compatible with personal computers. Automatic controllers come in models with various stations. For example a 4 station Controller will run 4 watering areas or Zones, a 6 station Controller will run 6 Zones, and so on.

Many new homeowners with yards ask, "Which type of mower is best"? Which type of mower is best largely depends on personal preference and the size lawn you have.

There are three basic types of mower available. There is the riding lawn mower, the push mower and a manual lawn mower.