Lawn and Landscaping Projects You Should Definitely Leave to the Pros
As a homeowner, you probably like the challenge and the cost-savings of handling many of your own lawn and landscaping projects. For example, cutting your grass weekly is a home maintenance task that most DIYers can successfully complete. However, there are other scenarios in which homeowners are taking matters into their own hands ? with […]
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As a homeowner, you probably like the challenge and the cost-savings of handling many of your own lawn and landscaping projects. For example, cutting your grass weekly is a home maintenance task that most DIYers can successfully complete.
However, there are other scenarios in which homeowners are taking matters into their own hands ? with disastrous results. These are some of the lawn and landscaping projects you should leave to the pros. Testing the soil before planting
Acidic or alkaline" Image: Aroon phadee/Shutterstock
This is a project that can be done DIY with an at-home soil tester, but our experts don?t recommend it. ?Bringing a soil sample to your local county extension service offers the most detailed information on soil pH levels – acidity and alkalinity – as well as potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus levels,? according to Keven Shanks, manager of retailer training at Scotts Miracle-Gro.
It?s important to test the soil, especially if you?re planting a vegetable garden, because different types...
The post Lawn and Landscaping Projects You Should Definitely Leave to the Pros appeared first on Freshome.com.
As a homeowner, you probably like the challenge and the cost-savings of handling many of your own lawn and landscaping projects. For example, cutting your grass weekly is a home maintenance task that most DIYers can successfully complete.
However, there are other scenarios in which homeowners are taking matters into their own hands ? with disastrous results. These are some of the lawn and landscaping projects you should leave to the pros. Testing the soil before planting
Acidic or alkaline" Image: Aroon phadee/Shutterstock
This is a project that can be done DIY with an at-home soil tester, but our experts don?t recommend it. ?Bringing a soil sample to your local county extension service offers the most detailed information on soil pH levels – acidity and alkalinity – as well as potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus levels,? according to Keven Shanks, manager of retailer training at Scotts Miracle-Gro.
It?s important to test the soil, especially if you?re planting a vegetable garden, because different types...
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