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Growing grass requires the proper soil, watering routine and enough sunlight. Find out how to grow grass with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video series on gardening.
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There is a lot of debate about whether garlic keeps fleas away, though some studies show that people with higher concentrations of garlic in their blood get bitten less by fleas. Consider feeding larger pets garlic to prevent fleas, but only under vet supervision, with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on pest control.

Mice can enter a home in a variety ways, including through holes in a screen and dryer vent, through a pet door or from under the house. Check around a house for any tiny holes that mice might be able to fit through with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on pest control.

Cinnamon, or any strong spice, can help repel ants if it is used in large quantities in the area where the ants are gathering. Deal with the root problem of ants in a house by keeping the area clean using advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on pest control.

Grass seeds germinate when they have warmth, lots of sun and plenty of water available, usually in the spring or fall. Plant grass seed when the conditions are warm enough and water is available using instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Get rid of aphids by washing them off plants with a hose for several days in a row and applying oil to the plant. Consider throwing house plants into the shower to get rid of aphids with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on pest control.

To grow grass on a hill, cover the area in compost or potting soil, spread grass seeds over the area and water frequently. Plant grass on a hill in the spring or fall, once it has stopped freezing at night, with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Growing grass on dog urine spots in a yard requires hosing down yellow patches and using compost and grass seed on difficult spots in the spring. Try to wash away urine residue that kills grass with instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

To grow grass on poor soil, add a layer of compost or potting soil on top of the ground, sprinkle grass seeds and water the area frequently. Plant grass on poor soil in the spring or fall with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Grow grass over the septic tank by adding compost or potting soil to the area and sprinkling grass seeds in the fall or spring. Water grass over the septic tank frequently with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Grow grass where moss grows by raking fallen leaves immediately and covering the area with compost and grass seeds in the spring or fall. Water grass in mossy areas very well with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

To grow grass near a eucalyptus tree, allow 5 feet to 10 feet of space around the tree, use plenty of compost or potting soil and put down grass seed every spring and fall. Eucalyptus oil is deadly to grass, so growing it near a eucalyptus tree is difficult, but not impossible when using tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Growing mondo grass requires breaking off a piece of the plant and planting it in an area with good drainage and full sun or half shade. Mondo grass will grow at any time of the year, but does best in the spring or fall with information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

To grow new grass fast, avoid planting grass seed in the middle of winter or summer and be sure to water it frequently. Plant a new lawn in the spring or fall when conditions are best, using advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Grow ornamental grass from seed by collecting the seeds of the grass and planting them in the spring or fall, just as one would plant regular grass. Plant mondo grass, flax grass, Mexican feather grass or bamboo from the seed with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Growing thick grass requires laying down layers of compost or potting soil every spring and fall, over-seeding the grass and watering frequently. Re-seed the lawn with grass seed every season with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Keep grass healthy by providing it with sunlight, good soil and lots of water, adding rich compost to problem areas. Plant grass seed and add more compost every spring and fall for a healthy yard using tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Grass can be killed if it does not get enough water, is being grown in bad soil or does not get enough sunlight. Avoid killing grass when leaves build up on a lawn with advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on grass.

Let grass grow long in order to shade out broad leaf weeds or mushrooms that may be growing in a yard. Avoid cutting long grass all at once and consider advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Make grass grow in a red clay soil by adding large amounts of compost or potting soil and seeding the area thoroughly. Plant grass seed in the spring or fall using instructions from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

To make grass grow in sandy soil, add 5 or 6 inches of compost on top of the sand and seed the area every spring and fall. Add more compost every few years to grow grass in sandy soil with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Plant a new lawn in the spring or fall by adding several inches of compost or potting soil and grass seed to the yard. Make sure a new lawn has plenty of nutrition and water with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

To grow, grass requires sunlight, nutritious soil in the form of compost or potting soil and plenty of water. Get grass to grow in the spring or fall when the nights are not too cold using advice from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

The best time to fertilize grass is in the late summer when grass begins to turn brown despite frequent watering and healthy soil. Add nitrogen fertilizer to grass as a last resort, considering information from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

The best time to seed grass is in the fall when there is a lot of moisture in the air, but before the nights get cold. Grass can be planted in the spring as well, after the nights are done freezing, with help from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

The best time to sew grass is in the fall, when there is moisture in the air, but the nights are still warm. Give new grass time to germinate by planting it at the right time with tips from a sustainable gardener in this free video on growing grass.

Landscaping the front or back yard doesn't have to be a professional job. Home gardens provide a tranquil area for reflection and relaxation. Tending to and enjoying a garden can lower blood pressure, ease anxiety and provide diversion in which to ponder various thoughts lingering in the subconscious. Even with limited yard space, planting a small corner garden is a simple task that can be completed in just an afternoon. In this free video series on garden, a sustainable gardener explains how to grow grass. Learn to grow a beautiful lawn on clay soil, in sandy soil or on a hill. Find out the best time to plant grass and when to fertilize grass. Get tips on what grass needs to grow healthy in this free video series.
Yolanda Vanveen Yolanda Vanveen is a third-generation flower grower and sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Washington. She is the owner of vanveenbulbs.com and has sold flower bulbs on the Internet, at garden shows and at farmers' markets in the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and international studies from Linfield College and is a graduate of the WSU Master Gardener Program. Vanveen represented the United States at the 2006 Indigenous Bulb Society Symposium in South Africa and has been featured on the PBS show, "Smart Gardening," demonstrating which way is up with flower bulbs.dkdk
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