When the trees turn into a blaze of color, something comes out of hiding. It has hibernated behind your lawn […]
Author: Rosie Wolf Williams
Rosie Wolf Williams has kept bees, grown vegetables and flowers for farmers markets, and never misses an opportunity to have a conversation with an interesting tree.
How to Keep Cats Out of Your Yard
They love your yard. They are lounging on the freshly cut grass, digging in your flower beds (and leaving gifts […]
Humane Ways to Make Your Plants and Landscape Deer-Resistant
Oh, deer! We whisper and point excitedly when we see deer in our yard. But then we shake our heads […]
How to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin — and Keep It From Rotting
You’re on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin. But what is the perfect time to pick that ideal pumpkin for […]
Why Mowing a Lawn When Wet Is (Usually) Bad
We’ve all been in this situation: That overgrown grass needs to be cut, but the summer showers keep coming. Conventional […]
How to Add Stripes to Your Lawn Like a Pro
Do you get “green-eyed” when you view the perfectly cut stripes on a soccer field or ballpark? If alternating lines, […]
Wholly Into Grass Rollers? Regular Lawns Rarely Need Them
You’ve probably seen lawn rollers — those heavy-duty barrels that look like spare parts from Fred Flintstone’s car. Maybe you […]
ABCs of pH: Why, How and When to Soil-Test Your Lawn
. How do you grow and manage a healthy lawn? Well, a lot of the dirty work lies beneath. Any […]
How to Grow Grass in the Shade
We’re not just throwing shade – that grass looks pretty dismal under the trees. The trees, shrubs and surrounding buildings […]
Go, Spot, Go: 5 Myths About Dog Urine Spots on Lawns
Your hard work has paid off, and you can’t wait to pull off your shoes and walk on that beautiful, […]