Even though dandelions are one of the most delightful indicators that spring is finally on its way, they can quickly become unsightly. In a similar way, ragweed, Queen Anne’s lace, and crabgrass can all take their turns dominating your lawn as spring and summer progress. Unfortunately, many people believe that the only way to get rid of weeds and fungal infestations is to use harmful herbicides. Depending on the type of weed you are trying to control, you may not need any chemicals at all. . .

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Posted by peach Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, organic on 2008-05-01, 06:10:55

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Last year, I used corn gluten to hopefully dent the of invasion of crabgrass in my lawn. I knew based on my conversations with Professor Christians, the inventor of corn gluten as an herbicide that it would take three years to rid my lawn of the ugly looking “wanna be” grass. After speaking to the Professor, I became a corn gluten believer and I was ready to take the corn gluten plunge. I was not a pesticide type of gal. . .

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Posted by Green Talk Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, organic, weeds on 2008-04-18, 06:23:40

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Ah, the lawn-mowing season is upon us. In many parts of the country the grass is already sprouting up in all its green glory, which means the first cut isn'€™t far away.

If you'€™re in the market for a new mower to start off the season, here are a few questions to get you started. . ..

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Posted by Julie Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, tools on 2008-04-18, 06:05:37

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Keep your lawn barefoot-badminton-worthy. Learn how to fight weeds and pests effectively and grow lush green grass this season.

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-04-15, 06:25:36

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The doorbell rang Friday afternoon and when I opened the door, there on my front porch, sat a box with the picture of a Gilmour Reel Mower on it. I brought it in the house, opened it up, and that's exactly what was in it. Ten minutes and six nuts and bolts later, the mower was ready for use, including the grass catcher.

Too bad our lawn wasn't. But I was anxious to try it out, so we took it outside and I pushed it the length of the front lawn, just to get a feel for things. I'd never pushed a reel mower before, and judging from the varied comments I'd received from my earlier post about them, I didn't know what to expect. . . .

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Posted by Kylee Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, tools on 2008-04-14, 18:20:39

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-04-14, 18:17:33

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People in temperate climates everywhere are pulling their lawn mowers out of the storage shed or garage and preparing for that first trim of the season. After getting the dust off of the mower, it’s also important to dust off the mind before firing up the engine. Remember, the whole reason for lawn mowing is to promote a healthy, flourishing yard that adds to the attractiveness and value of your property. . . .

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Posted by peach Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-04-12, 06:12:25

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Posted by Carol Reblogged by Old Roses to flowers, lawn, shrubs, trees on 2008-04-10, 06:48:53

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Do you ever look at your lawn and wish the grass were thicker but don't want to start from square one digging up the entire yard? If you have some grass, but your lawn is a bit thin overseeding might be just right for you. Overseeding involves putting down grass seed to augment thin areas.

You can actually overseed at any time as long as the seed does not dry out. However, spring and fall are your best bets for success. I have actually thrown seed down in the w...

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I like to finish my spring cleaning by the end of March, so I can devote more time to gardening the second the weather turns warm. (Never mind all...

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We stopped at Lowe's on Friday because I wanted to look at reel mowers. I'd thought about getting one last year, but didn't say anything to Romie or anyone about it, and then I read an article in the new April issue of Horticulture magazine about 'green' mowers. If we got a reel mower, several things would be accomplished with its use. . .

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Posted by Kylee Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, tools on 2008-03-25, 05:48:42

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I took this photo last weekend at Canada Blooms. The grass isn’t real…it was on the floor in the “Niagara Wine Tasting Garden”, which admittedly contained very few actual plants, but was pleasant nonetheless. If I squinted a little, I could almost imagine that I was looking at real grass.

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-03-24, 17:46:21

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Posted by Jane Berger Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-03-10, 01:05:28

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It’s that time of year again; with spring just around the corner, grass will soon be demanding your attention. In all likelihood, your lawn mower probably hasn’t seen the light of day in a few months. After pulling it out of the garage or storage shed and dusting off the cobwebs, there are a few more things to do before tackling that sprouting lawn. . . .

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Posted by peach Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, tools on 2008-03-10, 01:02:01

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Some plants will benefit from a little extra snow during the winter. Snow around the rose bushes will provide some insulation from the sap-chilling deep freeze of this past week. Bitterly cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time will result in more roses biting the dust this winter. . .

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Posted by kingofgreen Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, weather on 2008-03-10, 01:01:38

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With spring fastly approaching, it is time to start thinking about your lawn and garden. Here is an idea to make your lawn work for you, rather than the other way around. Watch this video by Jay and Ryanne of Ryan is Hungry who turned a small area of lawn into an edible adventure so at least their water bills are attributable to their health.

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Posted by Green Talk Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-03-10, 00:19:10

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How can I control the thatch in my yard? (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Posted by The Old Farmer's Almanac Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-02-27, 18:04:57

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Two years ago, I had the brilliant idea to relocate my vegetable garden right behind my house. How convenient. We lifted all the sod and worked in plenty...

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This just in from reader Gale Huffman of Woodland, Cal:

One area of the lawn has small mounds & the grass isn't healthy. In each small mound about 1 inch high is a small hole. When walking across the lawn it feels like night crawlers. Bumpy. But the hole in the mound isn't worms. Can't figure it out?? Need your help. Thanks. . ..

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Posted by Jessica Damiano Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-02-25, 18:47:09

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These appeared in the lawn at the start of the week - a sure sign that the mowing season will get under way shortly. I decided to dig some out and bring them inside and they were an amusement for several days. . . .

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Posted by John Curtin Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-02-16, 20:59:22

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When I moved out of the city I thought that I was out of the grass mowing business forever. However I am belatedly coming to the realization that this is not to be. Most of our little 8 acre spread is woods and little or no grass grows under this canopy. Even around the house itself [...]

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Posted by Bill Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-02-06, 07:01:45

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James Wandersee and Renee Clary give us the scoop on the Super Bowl’s portable field-in-a-pan. No matter which team wins, this history of athletic turf is unbeatable. EarthScholars, Rah!

Originally posted by Julie

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How do I get rid of crabgrass in my yard? (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Posted by The Old Farmer's Almanac Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, weeds on 2008-02-01, 17:56:35

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I suspect insects of some sort destroyed my lawn last summer. How can I tell what kind of bug did it? (answer).

From The Old Farmer's Almanac.

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Posted by The Old Farmer's Almanac Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, pests on 2008-01-30, 18:07:04

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I know there are lots of ideas for alternatives to a lawn but I would like to hear from someone who actually tried one. Also, I have dogs so it would need to be dog proof (as much as possible).

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Posted by Deborah Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-01-30, 06:00:45

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Some plants will benefit from a little extra snow during the winter. Snow around the rose bushes will provide some insulation from the sap-chilling deep freeze of this past week. Bitterly cold temperatures for prolonged periods of time will result in more roses biting the dust this winter. . . .

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Posted by kingofgreen Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-01-24, 18:17:10

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There's just too much lawn-bashing going on nowadays.  While I'm among the throngs calling for less lawn and encouraging homeowners to lighten up, add some clover, and grow it all organically and let it go dormant in the summer, I shop short of painting it as all bad, as though by definition it's a monoculture kept alive by toxic products and mowed with super-polluting gas machines.  And it's true that I've recently removed every last blade of turfgrass from my own garden, but I don't want my stories about the transformation to contribute to the demonizing of this garden feature that isn't going anywhere, ya know. . . .

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2008-01-22, 19:01:18

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This is Part Umpteen in my series about Getting Rid of My Lawn in which I ponder the question of what plant(s) to grow instead.  As much as I enjoyed the book Covering Ground, it didn't - and couldn't - answer every question about every site, so experimentation is needed. . . .

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, plants on 2008-01-16, 05:45:29

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Here's why I ask.  This is in my next-door neighbor's back garden by Holt Jordan.  With its sprinkling of evergreens, fabulous stonework, and two ponds with a waterfall between them, even winter looks damn good. . .

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2007-12-31, 00:12:05

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Lawn care treatments are usually performed using granular products. This granular treatment many times is done with a fertilizer spreader or equipment similar. Once these products are applied they normally need some form of irrigation in order to be effective and begin “release the chemicals they hold. . ..

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Posted by Plant Pro Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2007-12-30, 00:19:44

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I’ve posted a new video on “3 Things You Can Do to Start an Organic Lawn.”. . .

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Posted by Doug Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, organic on 2007-12-18, 00:26:53

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Field 11, part of nearly 40 acres of artificial surface at the Parade Grounds, on Caton Avenue south of Prospect Park in Brooklyn Next Thursday there will be an oversight hearing on the use of artificial turf in NYC's parks: The New York City...

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Posted by Xris (Flatbush Gardener) Reblogged by Old Roses to environment, lawn on 2007-12-08, 22:47:48

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to environment, lawn on 2007-11-29, 01:03:11

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to environment, lawn on 2007-11-25, 00:49:47

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Cheryl asked, “Do bulbs planted in a lawn have to be allowed to yellow and die on their own, like bulbs planted in the garden? And if so,...

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While much has been written about drought tolerant lawn varieties, the truth is that without water they still turn brown - even the grass on the other side of the fence.

So one budding entrepreneur has taken it upon himself to rid the evil scourge of brown lawns by painting them. Yep...that's right...with paint! I can hear your comments already - "but that will kill my lawn. . .

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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn, organic on 2007-10-28, 00:29:52

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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2007-10-28, 00:21:31

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Lots of people have front yard gardens instead of lawn--I wouldn't exactly be a pioneer in creating a front yard garden, not even in my own suburb. My reasons for wanting to eliminate the lawngrass are many and varied, some selfish and others almost noble. All are very viable, defensible reasons, though. So actually putting my plan into action should have been no big deal, right?. . .

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Posted by Blackswamp_Girl Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2007-10-28, 00:17:57

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One of the secrets to a great lawn in the spring is how well it was taken care of during the winter. With winter fast approaching in temperate areas of North America, it’s important to take stock of some ways to help keep your lawn healthy even while it’s covered in snow. . . .

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Posted by peach Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2007-10-25, 00:26:42

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David Mellor, groundskeeper at Boston's Fenway Park and author of the book, The Lawn Bible, says his "favorite way to draw attention" to his lawn is to mow a checkerboard...

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I am thrilled with the progress of the grass! I have been watering faithfully and a great rainfall last night really helped. Hard to believe that it looked like this two weeks ago!

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Posted by Phillip Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2007-10-21, 00:24:15

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The Eco-Lawn grass was a long time in coming to our garden. Originally, the landscapers gave us ordinary sod.

Newly Installed Sod in August 2003



From its first installation in 2003, until early 2006, the original sod in the "lawn patch" was fine. . . .

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Posted by Karen Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2007-10-18, 18:35:33

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Finally, I worked in the yard yesterday. I cut the grass; most of it. I’ll do more this coming week; most likely.

I haven’t been in the yard much lately and the blog shows it. So does the yard and, well, I almost got fired. Jeanne said she was thinking about hiring someone. Well, I don’t think so. When I retire that may be the only job I have. So I got my behind off the bike and out of the computer chair and went to work outside. Besides, I like working in the yard. It is just that I have been … ah … well it has been too … uh … let’s see, seems there was something. But that’s over and I’m sure I’ll have more time now. We don’t need no yard crew. Hey Jeanne, wanna go biking?

And these guys? These llamas? I bet they understand. Look at the size of their yard.

They live adjacent to the Longleaf Trace and always seem to be interested when I go by; them and the emus they share the pasture with. I bet they read my blog. Yea, I bet they recognize me.

llamas have been in the Mississippi valley for a long time. They originated in the central plains of North America and migrated to South America and Asia about 3 million years ago. There are currently about 100,000 of them north of Mexico. Where could they all be hiding? Well from the picture I would say under shade trees in green pastures. What a life. You can read a little more about llamas on Wikipedia. You might even enjoy this llama song

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Posted by Gary Reblogged by Old Roses to lawn on 2007-10-15, 18:26:26

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