July Lawn & Garden To Do List
Wednesday, June 22 2016
DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE TO DO LIST Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your garden and lawn to slow down and conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and will need some extra attention to stay happy. Other plants in your garden can benefit from special treatment as well. Here are
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10 Fall Clean-up Tips
Thursday, November 05 2015
10 Fall Clean-up Tips Fall is here. Read the tips below to ensure your lawn has the best chance to thrive next year. This summer has been hot and dry. You may have had it with your lawn. It’s natural. After summer winds down, the tendency is to put lawn care on the back burner
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How to Plant Balled-and-Burlapped Trees & Shrubs
Wednesday, July 01 2015
Add larger plants to your garden with a little care and these easy steps.
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How to Kill Crabgrass
Tuesday, June 30 2015
Do you know what crabgrass looks like? Digitaria is a warm-season annual; it reproduces by seed. People often ask me how to kill it. The short answer is: applying preemergent herbicides at the right time is the best way to get rid of this weed.
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5 Tips to Enhance Broadleaf Weed Control
Monday, June 29 2015
Fall weed strategies for happier lawn care customers next spring Broadleaf weed control is an important aspect to every turf care program. Weeds are the main reason that homeowners hire lawn care professionals. Fertilization and weed control are the cornerstones of lawn care. There are a lot of factors that go into a good broadleaf
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How often do you water your #Lawn?
Thursday, June 25 2015
Your lawn needs at least 1”-1 ½” of water per week, year-round, during the winter, too. Water deeply 2-3 times per week, rather than daily. Water as early in the morning as you can, when possible. If you can’t push a 6” screwdriver into your lawn, you’re not watering enough.
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What should you plant in June? #Beans #Beets #Cabbage #Carrots
Monday, June 08 2015
Most fruiting plants like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants should already be in the ground. Many vegetables though will grow and produce even more quickly from seed planted in early summer when the soil is well warmed up and teeming with life. Beans Beans are great for a June planting. Fast growing in warm soil will
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How To Clean Your Grill With An Onion! #Grilling
Monday, April 13 2015
Source: How to Make an Onion Grill Cleaner A disgusting grill top is something no cook ever wants to encounter. Leave your outdoor grill neat and clean using this one simple trick. As an added bonus, this nifty idea will not only clean your grill but also season it! Steps 1. Cut onion in half. You will
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How to Grow Lilacs
Friday, April 10 2015
How to Grow Lilacs Imagine inhaling the deep, mysterious scent of lilacs wafting through your screen on a warm summer’s evening. Lilacs aren’t difficult to grow if you give them plenty of water and plant them in full sun. There are over 100 species of lilacs, all of which grow as bushes or trees and
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