A Dozen Lawn Weeds… What To Do About Them
Lawn weeds where do they come from? On the wind, the feet of birds and other animals, from untreated manure or compost dressings, in the topsoil you may have bought— and alas, in the seed you thought was pure grasses. Broadleafed weeds, in... Read More...
How to Select a Mower
Power lawn mowers may be divided into two general classifications, the reel type and the rotary blade. There are other types which are sometimes used for lawn mowing but, by definition, they are more properly called field mowers. For example, a sicklebar... Read More...
Enemies of the Lawn Underground
Let’s sandwich a segment of lawn (mentally) between two pieces of glass, much like a scientist would do in studying the habits of insects and growing patterns of grass. This gives us a cross section of earth, top grass, searching roots, and the... Read More...
Lawn Labor Savers
Lawn care can require a lot of the average home owner’s time. There are two ways to reduce the amount of time spent on a lawn: (1) reduce lawn area by replanting with a ground cover or by paving part of it for a patio or similar structural development,... Read More...
Underground Lawn Sprinkler Systems
Maintaining a beautiful lawn during hot, dry summers along with the added restrictions on water use is a problem for many home owners across America. We have one of two choices. Either we water the lawn the best we can and try to save it, or... Read More...
Crabgrass Control the Dry way
The use of dry chemical formulations has long been one of the most effective ways to control crabgrass in turf. The popularity of this method has been due to the ease with which dry materials may be applied and the effectiveness of only one or two applications. The... Read More...
11 Easy Rules for Safer Power Mowing
Start Safety - Stand firmly and make sure your feet are in a safe place. Keep in Step with your mower for perfect control. If you lag behind or let it pull you, you won’t be in full command of the machine. Don’t run! Learn how to Disengage... Read More...
Mower Safety - Makes the Job Fun
Lawn mowing season also seems to be the season for accidents caused while operating power lawn mowers. During the entire summer, we read story after story about someone losing a toe, a foot, a finger or hand, or having more severe injuries while operating... Read More...
Fertilize Lawn Needs - What and How Much
Some day more of America’s home lawns will be adequately fertilized. As things stood at the turn of the year, well-fertilized lawns were as scarce as the proverbial “hen’s teeth.” This seems a bit awkward, especially when one considers... Read More...
How to Select Power Garden Equipment
Lasting satisfaction in the selection of a power garden tool depends upon a great many factors, one of the most important being the use to which you wish to put the power tool in action. Such an important purchase should not be made a matter of snap judgment... Read More...
