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Dog Days of Summer - August Gardening tipsShut The Door Buddy: Simple Dog Tricks To Teach And Impress Well these truly are the "dog days of summer". It is still hot some days really humid and every now and then not a bad day at all. The shutting and opening door trick can be taught to all dog breeds. The only consideration ..... Here are a few tips to keep your garden and a few specific problems from getting away from you during the month of August gardening. Your lawn, again usually three things or any combination of them may be the culprit(s) for making your lawn or patches of your lawn turn brown. Check water first. It may be that your sprinkler is just not applying enough water to certain areas of your lawn. Remember if you can see your footprints in the lawn after you walk on it then it is time to get water on it asap. If the patchy brown areas of your lawn feel slightly "warmer" than the green areas of your lawn it usually means that particular area is not receiving enough moisture. It is best to core holes in this area, which will help deliver water right to the roots. The second item you may want to check will be for grubs. Dog Mental Health Your dog's mental health is just as important as their physical health. Keeping your dog happy ..... There will be no mistaking these creatures. They are usually about the size of your thumb, creamy white with a brown head. They will feed on the grass roots to store up for winter and "hibernate" and emerge next year as adults. These adults are the May and June beetles your see flying around at dusk in early summer. There are granular and liquid insecticides as well a natural beneficial nematodes to help control these critters. Toys Are GOOD For Your Dog The third item to check for will be a fungus. If you look closely at the blades of grass that are just around the edge of a dry patch you may notice lines or markings on each individual blade(s) of grass. If you have already checked for water or grubworms and are sure these two are not the problems this could be whats making your lawn turn brown. Did you know that dog toys are actually good for your dog, and not just an indulgence on the ..... There are also granualar and liquid fungicides available to help with this situation. Achieving Dog Training Success With The 18 "Don'ts" Rules A well-train dog usually leads a happier and healthier life and its owner also can enjoy a trouble-free life long ..... If you have any flowering trees or shrubs such as roses, crape myrtle, vitex, bird of paradise, oleander, among others it is very ...... |
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