Lawn Care Course: Professor Ron will be the instructor for the Lawn Care course, offered by Midlands Technical College, Thursday nights, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., May 10 through June 28. Call 732-0432 to register.
What’s wrong with this lawn? Many homeowners are asking, “What’s wrong with my grass? It was looking good a few years ago, but look at it now.” The problem is either a disorder or a disease.
Disorders are caused by unfavorable growing conditions such as temperature extremes, soil compaction, injury from machines and chemicals, too little or too much water, fertilizer, or light.
Diseases are caused by pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, and soil nematodes, which can multiply and spread to other areas of the yard.
To solve the lawn problem, the homeowner must first identify the cause of the disorder and/or pathogen behind the decline. Once the cause has been identified, the homeowner can address the problem with proper treatment. Homeowners who spend hard earned dollars on materials and new sod, never correcting the underlying problem, face the same lawn issues over and over.
Call (803) 732-0432 to register for the Lawn Care course, and discover the appropriate course of treatment for your lawn problems.
Landscape Construction Course: Professor Ron will be the instructor for a Landscape Construction Course offered at Midlands Technical College, Northeast Campus, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. on Wednesdays, May 9 through June 27. Call (803) 732-0432 to register. Learn how to turn your backyard into an enjoyable extension of your home!
Prepare the site. Remove trees or plants that interfere with the overall landscape plan. Grade the surface of the yard for proper drainage, and construct fences and retaining walls, if needed.
Now begins the fun part!
- Build a koi pond. Listen to the water fall and watch the fish.
- Extend your back entry or porch by constructing a patio.
- Build a wooden deck attached to your home to enjoy the afternoon summer breeze.
- Construct a raised vegetable garden. Enjoy red tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, water melons, fresh onions and much more—tastier than any vegetable purchased from the grocery store.
- Construct an outdoor kitchen. Walk a few steps, pick your vegetables, return to the outdoor kitchen, prepare them to taste and presto, you have your meal. You can’t get any fresher than that!
- Install an outdoor lighting system. A low voltage landscape lighting system extends your evening time, allowing you to enjoy the above landscape features. It also provides added security at night.
