What do beginners need to know about lawn care? For starters:
How to use and maintain a mower
Weed control
Fertilizing
Irrigation
If you're open to new ideas, you may also be interested in hearing...
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There is nothing quite like a well laid lawn to set off one’s garden. A fine green sward after all, is a delightful backdrop in any well cultivated garden. So thought Nigel as he surveyed the fruits of his horticultural labours, he had his very own well laid lawn. For their part, his neighbours too seemed impressed with his handy-work, and they cast admiring and perhaps even envious glances over his front garden. All that time Nigel had invested in clearing the ground of weeds and stones, and the time he had spent in the leveling and firming of the soil in preparation for the turf, was surely worth the result. Now with a little regular watering and mowing he would reap the reward of having the lawn he had always dreamed of, a lawn to be proud of. There is it has to be said a lot of lawn envy in gardening circles, but if there has to be envy it is surely better to be envied than to be envious. Tired but contented Nigel put away his tools and retired for the evening, he would sleep soundly tonight, it had been a job well done. . . .
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Posted by Colin & Carol Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-11-16, 06:26:36
With all the rain we’ve been getting this past week, the grass in my neighborhood is still pretty green. But it won’t be long before the lawns lose their emerald glow and take on the dry brown hues of dead grass. If you don’t live in a part of the country that’s already gotten snow (sorry, Mom!), take some time this weekend to get your lawn in shape before the first frost hits. . .
Those of you currently engaged in a life-or-death struggle with crabgrass should find this article on organic lawn care both amusing and informative. The salient point to take away from...
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on Aug 6, 2007, 3:34AM
Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-08-07, 18:48:54
Ah, the all-American lawn. Lush, green, required by law, and enforceable by jail time.
We return to Orem, Utah, the city that has asked its residents to stop gardening for three years while it applies pesticides in an attempt to stop an invasive beetle from spreading. Now they're jailing little old ladies who don't water their lawns. . . .
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Posted by Amy Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-07-18, 06:26:32
As part of my research into front yard gardens, I've been doing a lot of surfing. Just found this excellent article by Olivia Johns, Horticulturalist at the Calgary Zoo Botanical Gardens.
....as an expert, naturally, on this topic...given that I've made so many mistakes or will make them, I've decided to share so that you will not have such a steep learning curve!
As I'm writing this, I realize that this is actually a 2 for 1, but I'll begin with the most obvious.
I call these "The Eyeballs" and while healthy and green, not what your lawn needs. If you need to patch your lawn, it would be best to determine what kind of grass you already have there...first. . . .
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Posted by Gotta Garden Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-04-15, 22:35:03
The New York Times reports on SafeLawns.org and a yearly doubling in the sales of organic lawn care products - all good news - but a Cornell expert begs to differ on the details. I'm hoping that Gardenrant reader and Cornell horticulture expert Craig Cramer (aka Ellis Hollow) can sort it all out.
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Posted by Susan Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-04-15, 22:31:15
When you puncture your soil - seemingly giving the same effect as Aeration - you are not actually producing the same result. There are a few different elements that make up your lawn: the blade of the grass, the thatch, the root system, and the soil. This is relevant because in a moment you're going to understand why a proper Aeration creates much more benefits as opposed to simply putting holes in your lawn. . . .
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Posted by peach Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-04-14, 10:33:54
No one is allowed to talk to me about mowing their lawn this spring.
No one is allowed to ask me if I’ve mowed my lawn for the first time this year or talk about mowing their lawn. And right now, I don’t even want to hear the sounds of my neighbors mowing their lawns. . . .
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Posted by Carol Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-03-29, 16:54:07
We Americans fell in love with our lawns over the past fifty years. We have argued about the best way to take care of a lawn at the local pub. We have bragged loudly about our lawns beside the water cooler. But in this new millennium, though it may be hard to believe, over 50% of American homeowners now have someone else handle that sacred pursuit called lawn care. Baseball is no longer our national pastime and apple pie has too many transfats. Which American icon is going down next. . .
Often when I give a talk about overseeding the lawn, I will get the question that asks whether there are some additional steps one might take when overseeding to kick start the improvement of the soil at the same time. The answer is yes, there are several options to consider. . . .
If you want a lush, green lawn come summer, you'd better get crackin' now. Here are some tips that'll send you on your way to becoming the envy of your neighborhood. . .
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Posted by Jessica Damiano Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-03-24, 22:58:23
Yes, I know we have another two months of cold and possible frosts, but I’ve already begun to think about the spring overseeding project I’ve set up for myself. As I pointed out last summer, fall is the best time to overseed a lawn, but spring is okay. The best time is around Memorial Day. . . .
Yardpost Even after the snow melts, March and April are not good times to walk on your lawn any more than you have to. Walking on turf over too-wet soil just serves to make your compaction problems worse.
Many of us are still waiting for the ground to thaw sufficiently to allow us to begin landscaping again in earnest. But that's all the more reason for you to...
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on Mar 9, 2007, 3:52AM
Posted by Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns on 2007-03-12, 18:48:21
Is it possible to have a healthy lawn without using harsh chemicals in New England? We have acidic soil and are fairly shady and the only neighbors with a "seemingly" healthy attractive lawn are those who use a chemical service. I refuse to douse my lawn with dangerous chemicals that will inevitably cause harm to the environment and animals, not to mention the humans. . .
My view on grass is that it’s fine if you live on an estate suitable to be chosen as the set for a Jane Austen film. Otherwise, why bother? Recent grass-sightings at friends’ gardens have not changed my opinion one bit. Most Buffalo houses have a front yard of about 10’ x 20,’ and a back yard not much bigger. Many have less, and of course there are exceptions. (I’m not talking about the large properties on Delaware and in the Lincoln/Chapin/Rumsey, et. al. area. . .
My lawn is covered with dandelions also! -OR
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on May 8, 2006, 1:11PM
Posted by EAL Reblogged by Old Roses to lawns, weeds on 2006-05-08, 23:09:58
via About.com Landscaping on 1969-12-31, 19:00:00
