If the grass always seems greener on the other side of the fence, your neighbor is probably taking better care of his lawn. Your lawn, too, will be as green as a golf course if you give it the attention it deserves. And here’s a happy thought—it’s a case of method, not muscle or money. … Read more
When Should I Start My Lawn? Late summer or fall is the best time for cool-climate-type lawns, the kind most commonly found across the northern parts of the country. The combination of rain, warm days, and cool nights between August 15 and October 1 speeds germination, and there is little competition then from weeds. In … Read more
Maybe it’s jumping the gun on a New Year’s prerogative to polish the crystal ball, predicting things for the future of your lawn. But a neck stuck out in September should be no riskier than one in January. September ends the “fiscal year” of active lawn making, except perhaps for late feeding of bluegrass, which … Read more
Styles in lawn making have changed over the years. For example, 70% percent of all the lawn seed was sown in the Spring in 1940. It does seem the logical time for it’s when nature gives out with all the glory she possesses. Yet, her own seeding time is Fall. It has taken man a … Read more
Shade trees for lawns or border streets are of major consideration to anyone developing a home landscape. With today’s architectural trend the ultimate size and contour of the selected trees assume added importance. Excellent Lawn Trees Thornless Honey Locust The thornless honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos inermis), possessing as it does many qualities admired in the … Read more
Summer is the season for building homes, and early autumn is the time for building lawns. All through the land, thousands of families are moving into new houses, stepping along wobbly planks, walking around piles of earth, and wondering if the heaps of yellow clay surrounding their castles will ever be transformed into green, carpet-like … Read more
A new or remodeled home deserves a new lawn, for it is an important part of the setting. All homeowners contemplating lawn construction will welcome the word that there has been a marked reduction in the mortality rate of new lawns. Once the lawn is started right, it is no longer necessary to remake it … Read more
A lawn can be grown on almost any soil that is available—so long as it is thoroughly prepared before seeding. Be sure to incorporate ample organic matter such as compost, peat moss, leaf mold or rotted manure, or whatever materials are available locally. Work this thoroughly into the soil to a depth of 6” to … Read more
Spring is the natural seeding time for most garden plants, while fall is the time for harvest. However, sow the seeds of grasses early enough in the fall so that they can germinate and produce hardy plants before winter. Considering the many advantages of fall sowing, it is a wonder that anyone should want to … Read more
Sometimes tending a lawn can be as complicated, if not more so, than tending a garden. One of the biggest issues occurs when your lawn has sustained significant abuse the previous year and requires overseeding. Overseeding grass in spring isn’t a complicated process by itself. It’s often a good time for adding fertilizer or contact … Read more