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Summer Lawn Survival
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Heat, drought, insects and foot traffic are stressful on your lawn. A mid-summer application of Milorganite (northern grasses), will help strengthen your lawn. Milorganite will not burn your lawn even in the hottest temperatures and driest conditions. When conditions aren't favorable, Milorganite's nutrients stay in the soil profile until there's enough moisture.
Proper mowing is also essential for a healthy lawn; learn more tips to keep your lawn healthy this summer.
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5 Tips for Water Conservation
By Joe Lamp'l Host of Growing a Greener World®
What a difference a year makes. This time last summer, I recall cursing the incessant rain. It seemed like every day was another downpour. My plants, and I had had enough!
This year, it's just the opposite. Where water was plentiful and the thought of drought seemed unimaginable, now we haven't had a drop of rain all summer and watering restrictions are looming. Plants are dying, lawns are struggling and access to water is becoming more precious by the day.
So how do you keep your lawn and garden alive during times when water is scarce?
Unlike rainwater harvesting that addresses options to capture water, water conservation addresses ways to use that water in the landscape as efficiently as possible. The following steps will help you conserve the most amount of water while keeping your lawn and garden alive and well. Read more…
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Eco-Friendly Pest Control in the Garden
By Melinda Myers Horticulture Expert
Spots on tomatoes, holes in hosta leaves and wilting stems mean insects and diseases have moved into the garden. Don't let these intruders reduce the beauty and productivity of your landscape. Work in concert with nature to prevent and control these pests and you will be rewarded with a bountiful harvest and landscape filled with beautiful blooms.
Monitor. Take regular walks through the landscape. Not only is it good exercise, but it will improve your mood and you'll discover problems earlier when they are easier to control. Look for discolored leaves, spots, holes and wilting. Inspect the underside of the leaves and along the stems to uncover the cause of the problem.
Identify. Once you discover a problem, identify the culprit. Your local extension service, garden center or reliable internet resource can help. Once identified, you can plan the best way to manage the culprit. Read more…
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