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If your fortune holds to the extent that you are the owner of a lawn based on fine top soil, much of the hard work of keeping a lawn beautiful is already done for you. Of course, not all of us are in this position, and as well, should a top soil base that is excellent exist, you still have to work hard to hold the beauty of a fine garden and an excellent lawn.

1. The best time to mow a lawn is when it is cool and dry. Have patience to ensure that the dew of the morning has evaporated, and prior to the warm build up that takes place prior to evening. An alternative plan is to do this late on in the afternoon, or early on in the evening following a watering when it was morning, which is a fine time as well.

2. Preference should be given to a hedge than the qualities provided by fencing. A more private provision is catered for, keep pets and children in or out. Birds will be attracted because of its sheltering properties, and it will give a great backdrop for plants and flowers.

3. You garden has much beauty which you can take to you; paths and outside doors can have hyacinths planted near them. The scented, perfumed air they produce will overcome the air of early spring to produce a garden atmosphere you would never have believed possible.

4. Surround nongarden things with garden things, for example, your mail box and any lamp post. Smother such mundane things with planted flowers to gain an advantageous benefit the first to the last to flower. You could have white snowdrops, crocus, both purple and gold hued, blue hyacinths, and various colored tulips. You could also surround the posts with rocks to provide added interest.

5. Weed controlling methods may take place on the environs of your lawn by making spring the time to mow regularly. Dandelions will thereby be caused to not spread by the yellow blossoms being taken out as well as the formation of seeds being prevented. During late spring, and also early summer, mowing should be done quite high. This will allow grass blades to shade the ground, and will help prevent crabgrass from sprouting.

Your lawn and garden should be a source of pride and beauty. The expense of considerable sums is unecessary on herbicides and fertilizers that cost a lot, or fancy lawn furniture and ornaments. A little commonsense and thought will carry you far to enhancing that space outside your home a place that's much better.