If you pull the trigger on a bottle of weed and feed and launch an all-out chemical assault at the first sign of a dandelion, you might be forced to put down your weapon. A growing number of cities are banning synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. “Education is making a big […]
Upon first thought, it seems somewhat absurd to spread a layer of compost or sand over your grass. After all, dirt is supposed to be under the grass. This is what topdressing is, though, and it’s a great thing to periodically do for your lawn. Topdressing a lawn is accomplished […]
In summer, your lawn serves as the welcome mat for pool parties, barbecues and Fourth of July celebrations. But the seasonal heat can bring unwelcome, uninvited visitors, too: brown patch and other summer fungus lawn diseases. “I kind of jokingly tell people when you wake up in the morning and […]
If it’s your good fortune to own and preen a sizable chunk of vibrant green lawn, chances are good that you spend part of your spare time at your closest garden center, loading up bags of fertilizers, powders and sprays to keep your turf looking pert. But a century or […]
It’s the key to great salad dressings, pickles, even marinades. But in terms of being the best homemade organic herbicide out there (with dozens of articles detailing how to make and use it online), vinegar as a homemade weed killer could be a less than an amazing choice — and better off staying […]
The air vibrates under the heat of a full sun. Your once-beautiful green lawn, now turned brown, crunches underfoot. It’s so dry you can almost hear its bent-over blades cry out for water. Can you save your parched grass from a drought? “Drought conditions are manageable for landscapes — with […]
It’s a movement that has swept the nation, with the sweeping taking place behind elephants, giraffes, zebras and hippos: Zoos across the United States gather, compost and sell their animal waste to homeowners to beautify their gardens and lawns. “A lot of people tell us their gardens look amazing because […]
It’s not only the grass in your yard that needs an occasional trim if you’re trying to keep your landscape looking its best. Those bushes, hedges and shrubs in your landscape need trimming to look good and keep them strong and healthy. But giving them that much-needed haircut can be […]
As floods become more common, so has the chore of recovering from their damage. Whether the water rises from rivers or oceans or falls from the sky, after it recedes, homeowners need to salvage or replace their lawns. If Mother Nature throws a watery hissy fit and floods your lawn, […]
The worms crawl in … The worms crawl out … The worms play … a surprisingly valuable role in the health and fertility of your lawn! Many gardeners understand the benefits of earthworms in their garden, but homeowners are less aware of how these wriggly guys help their grass, too. […]