Question: My dad always put lime on our lawn every year when I was growing up. My wife and I just moved into our first house, and I’d like to know if I should be following in my dad’s footsteps and ...
Fall has arrived and now is the time to fertilize fescue lawns. Our soils need proper nutrients to allow for maximum fescue growth during the fall and early spring. Adding lime to lawns and gardens is ...
If you plan to feed your lawn only once a year, make it a fall feeding. Cooler weather encourages root growth and winter rains can wash slow-release lawn food deep into the root zone. Janet Jensen The ...
I had a question last week during a class at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center about the best time to lime lawns. Our soils need proper nutrients for maximum fescue growth during the fall and early spring.
Gardeners are being urged to act now to stop weeds from taking over next spring — and one expert says the answer lies in adding lime to the lawn. Although many people associate weeding with spring and ...
LET’S HEAD TO GREEN. WELCOME TO THE DAYS WHERE OUR GREEN WERE, BEAVER POND FARM AND NEWPORT. I’M JOINED BY KENDALL CORNELIUS FROM U.A. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. AND KENDALL, THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR. A ...
Most soils in the Heartland have developed under oak hickory forests and therefore have a natural pH of about 5.5. On the other hand, most crops, lawns, and garden plants prefer soils that have a pH ...
From cleaning up vegetable beds to adding lime, these simple autumn chores prevent disease and prepare your soil for next ...
A few weeks back, I mentioned the myth of osage orange fruits repelling spiders. Science has debunked this, though some still believe it works. I always say if it works for you, keep doing it. This ...
I would like to get my vegetable garden and annual flower beds ready for planting without having to do a lot of preparation next spring. What are some things I could be doing right now? The easiest ...
One lawn care tip, using hydrated lime to eliminate mushrooms, may be causing more headaches for homeowners than it's worth. Before you start getting your hands dirty and filling your lawn with ...