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Taking care of your lawn and garden is a labor of love. You work hard to do things just right, because you want what's best for your landscape. Below are some simple tips that will help you maintain a vibrant, healthy, green lawn each summer. Follow...
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Recently an editor from one of the gardening publications asked me what I thought the number one mistake people make in their landscapes. Based upon experience, I replied 'proper planting.' Improper planting is a major cause of stress among trees...
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Yea, it’s July! That means it’s Smart Irrigation Month. Automatic sprinklers offer convenience and control in protecting your landscape investment. Since July is typically a peak-demand month for outdoor water use, it’s the perfect time to make sure that...
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I've accepted the fact that many things I do on a regular basis are probably not good for the environment. I'm probably wasteful with energy and clean water in my home. I enjoy driving quite a bit, as recreation as well and transportation. I'm...
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I never thought the day would come when fertilizer would make front page news in The Wall Street Journal. Yet it has happened, time and time again. How much will homeowners and lawn care providers be willing to pay to keep their lawns green? A $15 bag...
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In my days as a lawn care operator, one of the calls I was less than enthusiatic to receive was a call from a new homeowner in a brand new development. The question 'Hey Mr. Professional, help me establish a lawn.' Typical of most new developments...
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A year ago this spring, my kids and I planted 6 sunflower seeds outside our garage. My son was 3, and had no experience with growing things. I thought it would be a good opportunity to see something sprout from a seed and grow, given the right conditions...
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It's Spring and we all have the itch to get started on our lawns. To effectively manage lawn problems it is critical to understand the problem and the choices available to correct those problems and choose your options wisely. Your yard is an extension...
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When I think about my favorite room in the house I always say my backyard! My wife Kim and I sit out back virtually every night and often will eat outside when the weather permits. The yard is so peaceful and so inviting. The yard cushions much of the...
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Like most Americans, I’m trying to be nicer to my planet. I want to leave this world in better shape than when I got here. But the more I’ve read about carbon offsets and people buying carbon credits when they take a trip or buy an SUV, the more cynical...
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Greetings, fellow yard enthusiasts. I thought I would share my expertise on spring fertilization, as this is something my neighbors often ask me about. One component of a solid lawn care program is to have healthy turf that out competes weeds for sunlight...
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Seed for Thought: Five Easy Ways Anyone Can Improve Their Green Space No matter what the climate or situation, every homeowner can enjoy the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits that come from caring from your lawn and landscape. Proper care...
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For many Americans, poinsettias are a symbol of the Christmas holidays. Their radiant color will brighten up your home, even in the dark of winter, and something about their specific shade of red really works for me. The connection of poinsettias to Christmas...
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My neighbor and I had a bit of a wager going, concerning the number of lawn mowings left in the season. My contention was that with the temperatures only recently dropping into our classic fall weather in these parts, we were bound to be cutting the grass...
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Bradford Pear trees are probably the most commonly used landscape tree in my area, and their prevalence tends to dilute the fact that they really are nice trees. They have shiny foliage that they keep long into the fall. Their leaves stay green for a...
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