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Landscaping Services ... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an area of land, including but not limited to: 1. living elements, such as flora or fauna; or what is commonly referred to as Gardening, the art and craft of growing plants with a goal of creating a beautiful environment within the landscape. 2. natural elements such as landforms, terrain shape and elevation, or bodies of water; 3. human elements such as structures, buildings, fences or other material objects created and/or installed by humans; and 4. abstract elements such as the weather and lighting conditions. Home Landscaping Service Sector ... Found on 1800miti.Com, the Commerce DirectoryThis industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing landscape care and maintenance services and/or installing trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, or gardens and establishments primarily engaged in providing these services along with the design of landscape plans and/or the construction of walkways, retaining walls, decks, fences, ponds, and similar structures at private homes. - Aerating Lawns - Clemson Extension fact sheet on aerating lawns to improve turf grass health and increase tolerance to drought.
- All About Lawn Care - Information on the care and of lawns, including problems, mowing, fertilizers, diseases, and watering.
- American Lawns - Professional tips and advice to help improve lawns.
- Ask Ashton - Submit a lawn care question and receive a response within 48 hours.
- Ask The Expert - University of Illinois service offering information on lawn care needs.
- Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar - Details what needs to be done around the yard at various times of the year, and provides other tips and tricks for lawn maintenance. From the University of Missouri Extension.
- Eartheasy: Lawn Alternatives - Discusses the use of groundcovers, clover, ornamental grasses, and other plants as an alternative to planting and maintaining a lawn.
- Healthy Lawns - Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency provides information on reduced risk pest management and prevention strategies for lawn and turfgrass, for gardeners and lawn care service providers. Site in English and French.
- Independent LawnCare Association - Lawn care information and tips, search the database for a lawn care professional near you.
- Lawn and Landscape - Offers articles, an online trade show and a supplier directory.
- Lawn Care - Informational site with feature articles, FAQs and forums on various aspects of lawn care.
- Lawn Care - Information on planting, maintaining, and caring for a lawn.
- Lawn Sprinklers Network - A directory, links, and discussion forum on turf irrigation and lawn sprinklers.
- Lawn Talk - Fact sheets detailing a range of topics when caring for lawns. From the University of Illinois.
- Natural Landscapes Project - Non-profit organization promoting organic (natural) lawn care. Information about pesticide hazards, avoiding water pollution, compost and mulch, and lawn size reduction.
- Net Lawns - Lawn care website including a national directory of lawn care providers, a lawn care forum, and chat room.
- Non-Chemical Alternatives for the Home Lawn - Article and guide from Iowa State University providing best practices for lawncare in the Midwest, including grass selection, use of organic fertilizers, mowing, thatching, and dealing with diseases and insect pests. [PDF]
- The Old Lawn Mower Club - A club for people with an interest in vintage lawn mowers.
- Oscillating Lawn Sprinklers - Many close-up photos explain how an oscillating lawn sprinkler mechanism really works.
- The Practical Hippie: The Cons of Lawns - Lists the environmental issues surrounding the care of lawns including water waste and the use of chemicals, and provides links to related resources.
- Safe Lawn Care - Discusses the dangers of using pesticides and other chemicals in lawn care. Includes some alternative lawn care methods.
- Spring Green - Provides lawn and tree care tips.
- Superior Lawn Services - Superior Lawn Services offers year-round lawn and shrub care in Northeast Arkansas.
- Swisher Mowers - Mower manufacturer in Warrensburg, Missouri.
- Take The Lawn Challenge - University of Illinois Extension guide to lawn care; includes quizzes to test your knowledge.
- Turf Tips - Turf and lawn maintenance tips for the current month, from Purdue (Indiana).
- Turf-Tec - Manufactures diagnostic tools for golf courses superintendents, sports turf managers, and homeowners.
- Yard Care - General information on yard care. Includes sections on garden tools and advice from experts.
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