PEAT AND PEAT MOSS The first step in all gardening is proper soil preparation. No matter what else is used, a garden needs a good soil conditioner consisting of decayed organic matter. Organic matter will improve many problem soils. It will loosen clay soils to...
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Seeds
Grass, vegetable and flower seeds are sold either in bulk or packages, with packages far more widespread. Seed packages are extremely functional because they carry complete planting instructions, showing planting and harvesting times for geographic areas. LAWN SEED...
Pesticides
Pesticide is an umbrella term that covers insecticides, herbicides and fungicides. Although chemical pesticides in dry and liquid forms are widely used, there are other forms of lawn, garden and household insect control. There are a variety of solid insect repellent...
Fertilizers
All lawns are deficient in nitrogen because grass quickly uses up the natural supply. Some also need phosphorus and potassium. There are three common types of fertilizers: natural organic, inorganic and synthetic organic. Natural organic fertilizers, such as manure,...
How to feed your lawn
Creating the lawn you want is easy. Feeding your grass regularly gives it the nutrition it needs to grow green and strong. Check out the video below from Scotts® Miracle Gro® for great lawn feeding tips.
How to promote growth on your lawn
During the winter, your lawn becomes clogged with leaves and other debris. Aerate your lawn after clean-up to expose the roots to promote healthy growth. Check out this tip and more below:
Year-Round Lawn Care Schedule
Even though many people only worry about their lawn in the spring or summer, or when it turns brown, year-round lawn care can actually mean less work and fewer problems, because it keeps your grass strong and healthy. Strong grass is much less susceptible to drought...