Effective lawn care requires accurate granular product application. Broadcast spreader calibration is necessary for an effective application. The following procedures are one example of effective spreader calibration:
Lawn insects come in many shapes and sizes but basically, they either feed on the grass stems or the roots. Knowing who you are dealing with is critical in effective insect control. There are different products and different timings recommended for different insects. There are both preventative and curative products currently available.
Soil testing is the first step in determining nutrient availability. A soil analysis provides the levels of all the major (macro) nutrients necessary for turf establishment and development.
Soil compaction affects every aspect of turf quality. Addressing compaction is an important part of effective lawn management. It should be understood that there is no one product or procedure that can transform a poor quality lawn. It is rather the cumulative total of doing more right than wrong. Compaction relief is one step on the road to a healthy lawn.
In the fall, more than any other time of year, your lawn manufactures carbohydrates in the green leaves. It uses these carbohydrates for energy to recover from summer stress and develop through the fall. So, how can you prepare for proper lawn fertilization this season? We’ll tell you in this article!
Someone once said “you can grow grass on a rock, just give it what it needs,” but the quality of your lawn starts with the soil. Turf is sustained by the water and nutrients it pulls from the soil. The qualities of the soil, both physical and chemical, contribute to moisture and nutrient availability.
When you look out at your lawn, what do you see?Is it a green expanse, filled with lush, thick grass and free of weeds? If so, you can probably stop reading. If not, we’d like to help sort through the seemingly endless barrage of products, procedures, and practices that are supposed to give you the lawn you want. So let’s look out at your lawn again. What do you see? What’s the most obvious problem? Crabgrass? Weeds? Bare spots? Or is your grass just thin, lacking the rich emerald color we’ve all come to expect from a vibrant lawn?
Discover the best garden centers near Mendham, New Jersey, for healthy plants, expert local advice, landscaping supplies, organic gardening products, and inspiration for creating a beautiful, thriving outdoor space.
When winter rolls in, most of us think about snow shovels, heating bills, and whether the first storm will knock out the power. What often gets overlooked? The tools and equipment we depend on when things go sideways.
The box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) is an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to boxwoods in New Jersey—and it’s getting closer to Morris and Hunterdon Counties.
With four seasons, dozens of different grass seeds and mixes, and hundreds of fertilizer formulations and products for weeds, bugs, and fungi, it’s no wonder lawn care can seem overwhelming at times.
Breathe. We’re here to help! 😁
Wondering how to raise chickens? Well, just wing it! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out with your backyard farm, keeping chickens can be a rewarding experience.
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about transforming your garden into a spooky and enchanting space with these Spooktacular decor
