Thatch And More
A: Sun-scald is a condition that occurs during the winter months, and young maples are very susceptible. The sap within the bark contracts during cold periods, but when the sun comes out and hits the bark--even when ... [... more]
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Bulbs / Seeds
A: I would have to say no, though my opinion is based on personal taste tests of various fruits and vegetables. Plants don't know whether the nutrients they receive from fertilizers come from organic or synthetic ... [... more]
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Earth-Friendly Lawn Care
Use organic products on the lawn. Organic products are carbon-based and are therefore not harmful to the environment. Bone meal, mulch, cottonseed meal, compost and manure are all examples of organic yard-care ... [... more]
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Turf Talk
Fertilize. Fall is a great time to fertilize turfgrasses--both warm-season varieties, at least while they're still green, and cool-season varieties. The type of fertilizer you choose is extremely important, whether ... [... more]
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Lawn Prep
You should also inspect the lawn for thatch, which is caused by a buildup of both above-ground and slightly-below-ground roots, forming a dense mat and making it hard for water and nutrients to penetrate into the ... [... more]
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Curbing Crabgrass
"But you need to think twice before applying a pre-emergent herbicide, whether in the spring or fall, because those are also the times when most people sow their grass seeds," warns James. A pre-emergent herbicide ... [... more]
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Two-Toned Lawn
In this type of situation, there is no easy solution, says James. "You can open up the canopies of the trees by removing several of the large branches to let more of the light in, you can limb up the trees to achieve ... [... more]
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Stay Safe While Mowing The Lawn
The decline may be attributed, in part, to a number of improvements in mowers. For example, one new standard adopted in September prevents the cutting blades from operating when mowers shift into reverse. That ... [... more]
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Weeding Out Weeds
So how do you control weeds in the lawn without resorting to the use of herbicides? James says the surest way is to promote a healthy turf. The first step is to have your soil tested--not just to measure its nutrient ... [... more]
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Install Outdoor Sprinkler
When you've finished drawing the sprinkler system layout, transfer the measurements to your yard. Lay your PVC pipes along the supply lines, mark the manifold and valve locations, and place colored flags or other ... [... more]
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Watering Indoor Plants
To make a self-watering device, connect a terracotta reservoir with a cork top into the opening of a small plastic bottle. Cut off the base of the bottle, and place the terracotta end into the soil of a potted plant ... [... more]
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Mowing The Lawn
Establish a regular maintenance routine to ensure good performance from a mower. Keep the mower's blade sharp with regular touchups from a hand file. Also clean the underside of the mower deck after each use, and use ... [... more]
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