Archive for the 'Lawn Care Tip' Category
Winter Lawn Care: Salt and Lawn Grass Don’t Mix
Thursday, December 13th, 2007With the ice and snow onslaught that many are facing in the Midwest and Northeast, lawn care is likely the last thing on people’s minds. Certainly our sympathies and prayers go out to those impacted by power, heat and water losses. But as the snow and ice cause many to reach for the buckets and […]
Need a Lawn Care Calendar?
Wednesday, December 5th, 2007For folks living in the Southeastern US, there’s a great lawn care calendar on the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s website. When it comes to lawn care, timing is key and this calendar shows you the best times to seed, apply fertilizer, aerate, the works. It’s actually four calendars in one as it details the lawn care […]
DIY Lawn Care Tip: Storing Your Lawn Care Tools for Winter
Saturday, November 24th, 2007OK, if you’ve finished with the mower and blower for the fall, congratulations! Before you send them to their well-deserved season’s rest, do a little maintenance. For the mower, clean the blades and the rotary mechanism. Oil if necessary. Drain the gas, or gas-and-oil mixture to avoid it turning to gunk. Ideally, there’s not much […]
How To Care For A Lawn? Know Your Grass Type!
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007What kind of lawn grass do you have? Is it a cool season lawn or a warm season lawn? Knowing what type of grass you have and its growing patterns is the first step to successful DIY lawn care.