Sugar on weeds and lawn

QuestionHello. I came across some information that you wrote and wanted to ask you about sugar on the lawn. How much do you need to use? Is my first question and then...do I just start tossing sugar out there? I als

Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue

QuestionI live in the Knoxville Tennessee area, Zip 37934 and have a lawn of Kentucky 31 Tall fescue. It has developed areas, some possible 16 sq. ft. that have turned a chartruese green color. it is hap

Laying a new lawn

QuestionI am laying a new lawn on land with very poor natural drainage . I need to fill the plot 12 inches to reach my desired level . What is the best method of drainage and what levels of top soil , gravel and sha

maintaining St. Augustine lawn

QuestionCharlotte, we just moved to florida & our home has St.Augustine grass in gated over 55 community. Some people have lawn services that weed, feed, and spread pesticides. My lawn is in good condition now with

How to prepare soil for new grass sods

QuestionHi Thanks for answering the question. I am putting in new grass sods by do-it-your-self. I have old aging grass with lots of weeds and holes from gophers. Logically the way I am trying to prepare the soil i

how to remove grass

QuestionI like to remove say an area of 30x7 of grass, so I can plant some trees. Do I have to dig up all the grass land or I just cover the area with plastic sheets and wood chips, the grass will die, or I have to

Brown patch in Lawns

QuestionLocated in central NC. Cannot get brown patch under control in a lawn that is only 6 mons. old. Have used a probuct from a home store several times this summer with little effect. Will the grass survive left

overseeding a lawn

QuestionI live in the Kansas City area. My lawn is only a year old, it was sodded last August. This year it is very patchy and needs to be overseeded. What are your suggestions for overseeding a lawn. AnswerGood ev

Standing water causing fungus?

QuestionSpringfield, Missouri 65810 I have a problem in my backyard, I am the last house on our block next to a water retention area. There is a decent runoff for my yard except for the left corner of my back

Reseeding and fertilizing lawn

QuestionI live close to Dayton Ohio and was wondering when to reseed and also when to put the last fertilizer down. Should I fertilize first and then reseed or just the reverse? AnswerHi Peg; I dont use ferti

reseeding new lawn planted in spring

QuestionThat was my fault I sent the same question about replanting new lawn.My lawn came out fantastic best on the street.I would like to reseed now that the fall is here & the weather is cool I raked all the

sleeping grass

QuestionHello. Admittedly, during the long midwest draught, we didnt water the front lawn as religiously as we should have...and it turned looking like the Saraha desert...but its coming back bit by bit with good

Back lawn repair.

QuestionI have two Maple Trees on my back lawn that have many surface roots. They have affected my back grass lawn. My thought is to cover the entire lawn with 2-3 inches of top soil and grow a newly seeded back law

uneven lawn - total renovation needed?

QuestionHi Floyd, I have a small backyard (30x50) that use to have a swingset in it. The former owners removed the swingset, didnt fill in the spot with dirt to level it out, and threw seed on the area.

sugar fertilizing

QuestionCharlotte, I have a very sad, spindly looking hydrangea bush that keeps getting attacked by morning glory. I just read about sugar fertilizing to get rid of the morning glory, will the sugared soil help my h

Fall care

QuestionIm in New York City. As we head into autumn, what should I be doing in the next two months to keep my lawn healthy for now and next year ? AnswerGood morning Neil: How about if I take you through unti

Lawn renovation

QuestionHi Charlotte. I live in zone 8 and Im in the process of yard renovation. The yard was old and had several varieties of perinial and fescue grasses and a large area of violets. It gets partial shade and full

Mullberry Trees

QuestionI am having a big problem with Mullberry Trees in my yard. I cut them down but they keep growing back! Do you know of anything i could use to kill these trees permantly roots and all? Thank you so much  

Fairy Rings

QuestionFairy rings have taken over our back lawn. Outside of digging the entire lawn up, are there any other ways of ridding ourselves of these mushrooms? AnswerGood afternoon Susan: Fairy ring appear in var

Use of EPSOM SALTS on my lawn

QuestionHi Ken I live in Stuart FL, zip 34996. I have a St Augustine lawn that I ALWAYS mulch when mowing. Im noticing some yellow areas on my grass and my neighbor says I should put Epsom Salts and start bag