QuestionI know that using a mulching mower is not supposed to cause thatch. But I have wondered whether using a mulching mower when you already have thatch might add to the thatch build up. In other words, mig
Are some fertilizers better for fighting thatch?
QuestionKen: I use Turfbuilder, but realize now it is not a true slow-release fertilizer. It also may not have some of the micro-organisms of organic fertiizers. Is some other fertilizer better to help
The relationship of thatch to diseased plant materials?
QuestionAnother thatch theory. A few years back my thatchy areas seemed to have some sort of fungus problem. One county agent called it a fungus, another said there was some fungus but the real problem was dro
Devices for dethatching and for aerating
QuestionSome lawn books recommend wearing the spiked strap ons when mowing. Other sources say they are a waste of time. Do you have any thoughts on this? I have considered getting one of those step down
Questionthe following is a question i have asked another expert. he is now full. can you help? thank you very much for your help. i am worried that this will continue, and i would like it to stop.
Fetilizing the lawn with granular fertilizer
QuestionIs it ok or recommended to add a dry laundry detergent to your dry lawn fertlizer during application? AnswerHi Dave; I wouldns use it under any circumstances, detergents are the main cause for the pollution
QuestionI live in Central Mass and Ive really burnt my lawn from overfertilizing.About 1/5th of my lawn is yellow, Ive been watering the hell out of it, my lawn is all sloped and drains real well. My question is, sh
QuestionWe have a 2 yr. old yard. This spring when our grass started greening we noticed many dead looking areas. After our Clemson Agriculture Extention analized our soil/grass we were told we had brown patch
QuestionHi Kenneth. We live in the suburbs of Detroit Michigan and we are experiencing some interesting/annoying conditions with our lawn. While my wife was repairing spots of dog damaged lawn, she began
crab grass control in the heat
QuestionWhat can I do about crabgrass control (post emergent) in the hot dry St. Louis heat? It seems to be taking over the entire yard. I am somewhat afraid that if I successfully kill it I wont
Questionwe have two dogs. Whenever we plant any bushes, floors, trees, anything in the yard, they pee on it until it dies. is it possible to have a nice yard and dogs? are there any plants that can withs
Questionwhat is affordable that will keep the weeds out of a gravel driveway? If it sterilizes the soil,,good!! Do you know what kind of borate they used as fire retardent in fighting forest fires? Bend, Ore
QuestionHi Charlotte, I hope you can help me. I just recently bought my first home. After being here only a month, my fiance had someone come in to cut down several tall, thin pine trees. He was af
QuestionWe have fruitless mulberry trees across the west face of our front lawn. We are planning to install curbs around the lawn area. There are large roots raised above the ground. If we cut them
QuestionWe moved into our new home 6/30/06. We live on Marylandss Eastern Shore. Our front & side lawns are sod, the rear is seed. With the very hot summer weve had, we watered a lot, but some areas are a little bro
Replacing Lawn in Rhode Island
QuestionI live in Providence, Ri and will be replacing my lawn in a few weeks. I have a couple of questions: 1.) What type of grass would you recommend for my area? My lawn gets a good deal of sun (it really gets ba
QuestionHello, hope you can help. I live in central Jersey and my lawn was doing good until 1 month ago. I use the Scotts program and have been satisfied until now. I have these weeds that look like a large blades o
Questionhow do i measure the amount of top soil and organic matter to equal the depth of 4 to 6 inches on a 100 square foot area? AnswerSpread your topsoil at a rate of 10-20 one-cubic-ft bags per 100 sq ft for a 1
QuestionWe planted about 4,000 s.f. of GN-1 bermudabrass 4 months ago. Everythings rooted and looks real good except for several areas that seem to appear burned. These areas all have larger amount
Questioni just read an answer that you gave to someone about putting sugar in your lawn. i cant believe it! sugar? thats too simple,too crazy! im going to try it! my question is, what does this do for the ant popula
Copyright © www.100flowers.win Botanic Garden All Rights Reserved
