You hear a lot about “chain reaction” these days. But, believe it or not, the rain here this noon is affecting you, whether you are living in Maine, Florida, or Montana. That may sound a bit mysterious or like a most powerful rain. Actually, it was hardly more than a good sprinkle. But after getting … Read more
As our cities expand, more and more of us in suburban areas come face to face with moles, ground squirrels, pocket gophers, mice, and even rats. All of these animals may burrow in our lawns or gardens. All of them are annoying pests. Common Mole In Garden Let’s look at the mole first. He’s about … Read more
Reliable manufacturers build their machines to give you at least 10 years of normal use. Yet, so many times, power equipment gets less attention between usings than an ordinary paintbrush. For instance, normal weekly care of a mower, takes far less time than it does to cut your lawn—and can save big repair bills—while season’s … Read more
Interest in power lawn mowers continues to increase each year. As people take more pride in good lawns, they seek quicker and easier ways of mowing. To meet this need, manufacturers have perfected power lawn mowers to the point where there is a reliable machine to fit the lawn and pocketbook of most people. Two … Read more
It seems rather strange that practical tools for aerating the lawn were only made available to homemakers after this. There is nothing new about the principle involved. Soil tends to become compacted for various reasons. This reduces the amount of air in the ground. It also limits water penetration, resulting in the grass becoming shallow-rooted … Read more
Despite the widely-held and much-enjoyed belief to the contrary, the secret of luxuriant grass is not necessarily lots of water, certainly NOT quantities of water sprinkled with short-lived abandon whenever the mood hits the hose-happy gardener. Indeed, the best watering practice for your particular lawn may well be not to water. To exercise noble restraint, … Read more
Is your lawn thin, weedy, or moss-infested? Do you find it impossible to grow grass under shade trees? Have you tried sowing this seed or that with no results other than a bright green cover for a few months, which is then gradually taken over by weeds? Don’t be discouraged if you have had one … Read more
For some obscure reason, the average homeowner bogs down almost completely when faced with the necessity of choosing grass for a new lawn. Instead, he may talk authoritatively and at length on the merits of 100 different rose varieties. He can exhaustively discuss the disease or insect tolerances and fertility requirements of various annuals in … Read more
Growing grass is big business. Most homeowners will agree when they recall their trials and tribulations in getting a turf established and then everlastingly mowing it. Few realize, however, that the kinds of grass plants used for lawns in America were all introduced into this country instead of being native species naturally adapted to the … Read more
Blue fescue (Festuca ovina glauca) also known as sheep fescue is a handsome plant that has taken the fancy of gardeners everywhere for pattern plantings. It is a drought-resistant, hardy grass from the Western plains, and will grow anywhere in the country except where it is watered too often or where the soil is heavy … Read more