When the mowing season has ended and winter is approaching, it is time to put away your lawn mower. This […]
Author: Derek Lacey
Formerly the agriculture writer for the Hendersonville Times-News, Derek Lacey’s articles have appeared in U.S. News & World Report, The Charlotte Observer, News & Observer, and The State. He has won 15 awards from the North Carolina Press Association and GateHouse Media, for pieces ranging from news features and investigative reporting to photography and multimedia projects.
Lawn Mower Safety Tips
Mowing the lawn is the quintessential summertime chore. Parents and kids alike take to the front yard to get it […]
Grow a Sustainable Lawn in the Desert? Yes, You Can
Close your eyes and picture the perfect lawn: green, thick, and uniform. Maybe it has perfect stripes. Maybe kids are […]
Compacted Soil: Causes and Cures for Your Lawn
Your lawn was meant to be used — but maybe you have used it too much. Maybe it has become: […]
Does Unsafe Sports Field Turf Put Your Child at Risk?
Star Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green hurt his ankle on a Dayton (Ohio) Public Schools practice field in July […]
When and How to Dethatch Your Lawn
Ripping, tearing, slicing, slitting, cutting — all sound like unpleasant things to do to a perfectly innocent lawn. But if […]
How to Identify, Control, and Prevent Brown Patch
In summer, your healthy lawn serves as the welcome mat for pool parties, barbecues, and Fourth of July celebrations, but […]
Weed Spraying in Your Lawn: How to Do It Safely and Effectively
Even for the most meticulous gardener, weeds happen. However, with the help of this article, you can learn about weed […]
Fine, Lien, Foreclosure: What Can Happen if you Refuse to Mow Your Lawn
There are practical, financial and legal consequences if you don’t mow your lawn as required by local ordinances or homeowners’ […]
6 Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid
As temperatures warm up and lawns grow again, folks across the country dust off their lawn mowers, head to the […]