Saturday, October 28, 2017

Design Ideas Waterfall Designs, Landscaping Ideas

Benefits of Pine Straw in your landscaping: It supplies the ideal level of level of acidity for your plants to absorb maximum soil nutrients It does not float and wash away and breaks down more slowly, so it does not have to be reapplied as regularly as other mulches It is simpler to manage and lighter per cubic foot than other mulches: one large bale can cover as much area as 30 cubic feet of many mulches the expense per square foot is competitive with other mulches It breathes better, doesn't compact, and permits much better water seepage It is simple to use: just unroll the bales and scatter by hand It doesn't bring in termites It includes natural material and nutrients to soil and lowers weeds The consistent color and great texture of pine straw draws out the color, contrast, and texture of your landscape You can use it for erosion control where turf won't grow to hold soil, even on hillsides and courses

FAQ

Is There Anything I Can Do To Fight My Hoa?
Hoa = Home Owner's Association Basically, I Just Bought A Foreclosed Home In A Gated Community A Few Months Ago (In Sc If It's Important), And Paid The Hoa Fees Out Of The Amount Paid For The Home Through The End Of The Year. The Hoa Was Supposed To Provide Lawn Maintenance, Lighting In The Common Areas, And Garbage Collection. However, They Have Run Out Of Money And We Are Now Forced To Pay For These Things Ourselves (And The Street Lights Are No Longer On Because They Could Not Afford The Electric Bill). They Also Refuse To Refund Any Money For The Last Two Months Of The Year That They Are Not Providing These Services, But They Do Say That Next Year's Hoa Will Be Cheaper Since They Aren't Providing These Services. However, They Just Sent Me A Fine For Not Having Pine Straw Down In My Backyard Saying I Violated The "Tenant's Code" Basically. I Read Through The Whole Thing And There Was No Mention Of Pine Straw Anywhere In It, And When I Asked The Hoa To Cite Where In This Document It States I Must Put Down Pine Straw, They Just Said It Was An 'Agreed Upon Thing In The Community' But I Was Never Made Aware Of This In Any Way Shape Or Form. Since They Are Not Holding Up Their End Of The Bargain, I Don't See How They Have The Authority To Fine Me For Something That Was Never Even Dictated To Me.

HOAs tend to be run by community members. Many times they vary greatly in terms of professionalism. I have rarely if ever heard of a "fine" for such a dubious reason. I suspect that the individuals running this association are getting desperate for funds and are doing unwise things, especially when they are not keeping their part of the bargain. If the covenants do not call for "pine straw" to be placed by a resident then they have no basis to try and force the issue. Additionally, if they did not make a written request (assuming they have any basis at all) they have little to no standing. I would keep all of my communications in writing so you have a trail. That said I would dispute the fine in writing. I would also let the association know that you object to their conduct. They would seem to be risking litigation by one or more association members with their conduct and this may jeopardize their D&O (Director's and Officers) insurance coverage. Unfortunately it looks like you and the other residents have an insolvent association and will likely have to work together (personally and financially) to get it back on its feet and to protect your investment.

Will Soil From Underneath Pine Trees Be Acidic Enough To Grow Blueberries?
If I Dig Up A Bunch Of Soil From Underneath Some Pine Trees (Most Of It Is Decayed Pine Needles) Will The Soil Probably Be Acidic Anough To Grow Blueberries? There Are Actually Some Wild Plants Growing In The Soil That Look Like They Must Be Related To Blueberries, Same Flowers And Leaves And Structure, Just Smaller.

The soil from under pine trees is an excellent growing medium for blueberries. Wild blueberries are often found in old-growth pine forests or in areas where pine has recently been harvested for that very reason. It is very acidic, which blueberries need to survive and produce. People often add pine straw or pine bark to their soil for blueberries just for this reason. It is also common to use pine straw as a mulch under blueberries because it releases acids as it decomposes. Adding used coffee grounds helps, also. I use both pine straw and coffee grounds around and under my blueberries year-round.

Good luck and enjoy!

Anybody Know How To Make Pine Needle Baskets,And If So....?
Which Pine Trees..Do They Have To Be Super Long Needles Or Can They Be Medium Sized Needles Too? Anybody Know? I Have A Book On This..But, I Was Just Kind Of Curious As To If Anybody Out Here Has Worked With Pine Needles..And If Also, It Is Hard To Learn How To Make These Baskets When It Is Your First Time? Thanks!

Ah! I bought a book on this, then realised there aren't any pine trees in my town! There were heaps and heaps where I grew up, but I guess I'll just have to keep my eyes open when I'm out of town. The longer the needles, the easier it will be, but medium needles will be achievable too. They are a renewable resource and won't cost you, so if you muck up your first one, it won't matter. You'll learn by experience.

How To Get Rid Of Unwanted Fleas!!!?
We Have A Huge Flea Problem! My Gf And I Live With My Mother. We Have 2 Labs In The Basement Where We Stay 4 Daschunds Upstairs, A Cat That Comes In And Out Of The House As She Pleases, And Another Cat That Is The Devil, Hides In One Room And Never Comes Out. We Just Had A Baby On The First Of October. Well She Was Sleeping In Her Crib I Went To Pick Her Up And She 2 Fleas On Her Head. I Need To Know What To Do In Order To Get Rid Of The Pests. The House Is Infested, This Will Not Be Easy With So Many Animals But I Need To Know What Will Get The Job Done And Keep Them Away. I Read About Boric Acid Where Would I Get It And Does It Really Work?

Get all of the animals bathed and on flea treatment. Keep them on it year round if needed.

Do you use pine straw as mulch? If so, don't use it near the house. Fleas love to live in pine straw. Better to use rock, gravel or cedar mulch near the house. You may want to do some research on treating the yard.

If it's a bad infestation - call a local pest company to come out and treat the house. They should be able to use a product that is safe for the baby and animals. You may want to consider getting on a quarterly pest service with them. They will treat inside and outside the home - as well as in your crawl space. When I moved into my house, roaches rode in in my storage boxes. I tried fighting them myself (bombs, sprays, roach bates, stepping on them). Nothing work. It took one service by a pest company and they were all gone with in 3 days. I got a quarterly contract and almost never see a bug in the house. I have 3 big dogs in the house and I don't have any fleas either. The quarterly pest service is not that expensive and is money well spent. If the house is covered by a termite bond- give that company a call. You may get a discount since you have a termite bond with them.

What Is The Best Way To Get Pine Needles Out Of The Carpet?

my mum just hoovers up alot, where the tree was. u might keep finding them but in the end if u keep hoovering regulary you should get them all.


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