Archive for July, 2008

Mow High, Often and With Sharp Blades - A Natural Pest Control Technique!

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

Mowing high - that is, keeping your lawn a bit long will produce stronger, healthier grass with fewer pest problems. Longer grass has more leaf surface to take in sunlight. This enables it to grow thicker and develop a deeper root system, which in turn helps the grass survive drought, tolerate insect damage, and fend [...]

What’s Your Grass Type?

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

The right type of grass - one that suits your needs and likes the local weather - will always give better results. Grasses vary in the type of climate they prefer, the amount of water and nutrients they need, their resistance to pests, their tolerance for shade, and the degree of wear they can withstand.
If [...]

Healthy Soil - The First Step For A Healthy Lawn!

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Good soil is the foundation of a healthy lawn. To grow well, your lawn needs soil with good texture, some key nutrients, and the right pH, or acidity/alkalinity balance.  Start by checking the texture of our soil to see whether it’s heavy with clay, light and sandy, or somewhere in between.
Lawns grow best in soil [...]

The Why, How and What of Composting

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Basic Composting Information
Compost is organic material that can be used as a soil amendment or as a medium to grow plants. Mature compost is a stable material with a content called humus that is dark brown or black and has a soil-like, earthy smell. It is created by: combining organic wastes (e.g., yard trimmings, food [...]