As a lawn ages, increased soil compaction can occur. This is a result of foot traffic, sports activities, pets, vehicle traffic and other forces that harden the soil and eliminate pore space in between soil particles. Without this pore space, air and water flow dramatically decrease. Because of this vital microbial activity ceases and the…
Establishment: Selection The primary warm-season species, bermudagrass and Zoysiagrass, are well adapted throughout the south and along the warmer coastal areas along the East Coast Centipedegrass and St. Augustinegrass are limited only to the Tidewater region. Monostands (single cultivars) are recommended for warm-season turfgrasses in almost all situations. Choose these grasses according to climate, the…
Proper Mowing Techniques Careful with that axe, Eugene! A cut to the quick will mean a slow recovery! The right height, the right time, and a sharp, sharp blade are what you need to keep things growing at a healthy clip! There is nothing we do more frequently in lawn maintenance than mowing the grass,…
Soils First Roses prefer neutral soil – a pH between 5.5-7.0. Do a soil sample to determine pH – you may have to apply limestone or sulfur to the soil. Give them plenty of organic matter when planting being careful not to over crowd them. The soil must be well drained, because, firstly, roses strongly…
“Our most important job as vegetable gardeners is to feed and sustain soil life, often called the soil food web, beginning with the microbes. If we do this, our plants will thrive, we’ll grow nutritious, healthy food, and our soil conditions will get better each year. This is what is meant by the adage ”Feed…
The first task is to know what your soil contains and the only sure method is to do a Think Soil On-line Soil Test. We strongly encourage not guessing and applying nutrients in accordance with test results. When renovating a lawn, you can safely and effectively apply two critical ingredients: starter fertilizer and calcitic lime.…
Make sure your earth is good for the Earth. But how do you know you’re treating your soil in an environmentally friendly manner? One simple solution is to take a groSMART soilCORRECTION analysis test. A soil test will tell you which nutrients your lawn needs. So, you can add exactly the right amount. Adding too…
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