One way to make sure your garden is weed-free is to scatter a certain material on the lawn - but there's a right way to do it ...
Question: My dad always put lime on our lawn every year when I was growing up. My wife and I just moved into our first house, and I’d like to know if I should be following in my dad’s footsteps and ...
Fall has arrived and now is the time to fertilize fescue lawns. Our soils need proper nutrients to allow for maximum fescue growth during the fall and early spring. Adding lime to lawns and gardens is ...
If you plan to feed your lawn only once a year, make it a fall feeding. Cooler weather encourages root growth and winter rains can wash slow-release lawn food deep into the root zone. Janet Jensen The ...
Pro gardener Simon Akeroyd has shared an important piece of advice for anyone who wants to banish weeds in their garden.
When we think about gardening, things like planting, watering, and harvesting usually come to mind first. But in reality, there’s a lot more to it—including what’s going on just below the surface. Yes ...
Fall is the time to take a look at your lawn and decide if some attention is needed. September is ideal, but October works fine, as well. It is much better to seed, control weeds, and fertilize your ...
I’m confused. Should I clear out my garden at the end of the season or not? I’ve been leaving my flowers’ seed heads for the birds and the dead stalks for pollinators and overwintering beneficial ...
Weeds often begin their lifecycle in the late summer and then germinate throughout autumn and winter for the spring. However, ...
As autumn sets in, gardening experts are encouraging homeowners to take proactive steps to protect their lawns and keep weeds ...