Winterizing grass

QuestionIs there something we should do going into winter to the lawn now besides raking? What do they mean when they say winterizing a lawn? AnswerYour grass should be cut shorter than usual, Anne, the last

Suddenly Mushrooms

QuestionWhy did a whole line of big mushroosms suddenly pop up along the sidewalk in the grass last week? I live on Long Island and I would appreciate a prompt answer as I am worried one of the dogs might try

New Sod Maintenance

QuestionI live in central Virginia, it is late October, the temperatures have been low 60s daytime and low 40s at night. I had sod laid 13 days ago. Part of my yard is a hill surrounding my drive way. &n

Organics & sugar

QuestionYou say that you use sugar on your lawn; do you just put the sugar in your spreader? Do you water after applying the sugar? We heard that alfalfa is good for plants what is your experience with t

autumn seeds

QuestionI was thinking of putting in a bentgrass lawn next spring. Im not really sure if this is a good idea. Do you have any ideas about it? I do have kids and want to have a good lawn too but I know go

Round-Up and putting down new grass seeds

QuestionI just recently sprayed my lawn with roundup to kill the weeds and grass that were already dying. Now I want to put new seeds down. Is is ok. Will the round-up that I sprayed kill the new g

Getting rid os burmuda grass that gets into my St. Augustine lawn

QuestionIs there something I can do to get rid of this grass without damaging my lawn? I live in Lady Lake Forida at the Villages. Is there any product on the market that can be used? Thank you AnswerHi Thomas; I k

Re Sodding

QuestionHi Charlotte Thanks, I will check with the company that sell the sod. I would like any information you can provide regarding an organic lawn. We have lots of problems with insects (worm like) here. Linda

Toadstools...I want them.

QuestionYou mentioned, maybe sarcastically, Im not sure, that if someone wanted to grow toadstools they should ask you. I want to grow toadstools in a pot for my Irish living room. I uprooted some in the

spots

Questionwhat is causing my grass to spot, my yard was fertiliesed and now where ever my dog pees the grass dies, didnt do it before the fertilizer. AnswerDog urine has high concentrations of soluble salts. Too much

nut weed

QuestionWe have nut grass/weed in our front and back yards. Whats the best product....and the best ways to combat this? AnswerNutgrass is a very difficult weed to control and will likely require several

Front Yard

QuestionI might be blowing the rock problem up a bit, but Id love to hear about the organics ideas! ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- Charlotte, My

See Choice

QuestionJust out of curiosity what is the seed you recommend to put in a lawn in Westchester, N.Y. The lawn is total sun except for a small shadow in the late morning from a large tree. AnswerKentucky Bluegra

help my lawn is soaked

QuestionI am having a Halloween party on the 28th and it has been steadily raining here. Is there a quick cure to dry the lawn before the party? AnswerNo there is unfortunately not. The water will drain depending o

winter ice

QuestionWe just had our first snow recently and I almost bought salt for our steps but stopped because I heard that some salt that you put down to melt ice is bad for the grass. I also know it is corrosive to the ce

BLACK LITTLE BUGS

QuestionHi there, I am in a big dilemma. Ive got rashes and allergies all over my body..and recently, i found out that it was a little black bug, the size of an ant..which jumps from one spot to another. I saw

BROWN SPOT FUNGUS

QuestionI recently had a problem with a brown patch fungus on my front and back lawn. I have treated my turf with two different types of fungicides. My question is will my grass ever come back, or should I re

rosemary?

Questionyou said something about rosemary sprigs in the house to prevent insects? could you tell me more? thanks! AnswerHi Tiffany; Rosemary repels cockroaches and some other insects. Lavender repels ho

Are acorns killing my lawn?

QuestionI have battled for years attempting to maintain a lawn once the acorns begin to fall. Im pretty good about raking and blowing, but I STILL wind up at the end of the fall season with very little grass l

Seeding in Central Missouri

QuestionI am a relatively new homeowner and plan on putting my house on the market come spring. I need to seed/sod one side of the house (receives most of the sunlight) and a hill in the back yard that runs th