Lawn Yellowing

QuestionSo what kills the good Fungi, is it the fertilizer or the weed killer? Will an application of chelated iron help? AnswerSorry to say, but Beneficial Fungi in some ways are more resilient than, say, Nemato

shrubs not thriving

QuestionHi, I have been a dog trainer and have boarded dogs in my home for many years. I recently started to put in ornamental shrubs and trees. My yard is difficult. Its mostly shady with partia

toad stools

QuestionAre toad stool mushrooms harmful to pets? AnswerFungi are Saprophytes and Mushrooms are the flower of Fungi ready to reproduce. These Fungi are often waiting in our soil all along and thrive with the

using epsom salts

QuestionQUESTION: I am in the New England area and I am in the process of applying winter fertilizer. I was told that instead of using costly fertilizers to use epsom salts instead. the thinking behind this is that

Amending Clay Soil/Lawn

QuestionFor some reason the answer to this persons question never came through - as follows: The best way to turn this Clay soil into one terrific cake is to amend it with organic matter. Because Earthworms L

Florida Stickers or Sand Spurs

QuestionI have a problem with getting rid of sand spurs in my lawn. My wife has worked hard in trying to pull up all that she finds. One of our problems is that our next door neighbor has Sand Spur

organic crabgrass killers

QuestionAre there any homemade organic crabgrass killers that will not harm my exsisting grass. Everything I have read tells me vinegar, salt and dishsoap will kill my healthy grass. Help!!!! AnswerMs. Sulli

Tifblair Centipede and Fescue mix

QuestionI seeded my front yard with Tifblair Centipede and I am now discovering that what appears to be some form of fescue/rye grass is beginning to compete heavily with it throughout the yard. The culprit is a tal

my grass is not growing in Thrall Texas

QuestionHelp!! I have a huge yard that was once green with grass now it is nothing but dirt, rocks, and pecans. I have no clue why my grass wont grow we have fertilized it a couple of times this season.

ESTABLISHING OUR LAWN - HELP!

QuestionWe moved into our new home 3 years ago. We are on a 1/2 acre lot in So. MD that is mostly sloped. Our soil is light brown clay, with lots of rocks and white clumps of clay. The contractor topsoil

white objects on lawn

QuestionWe live in White Plains, NY (10605) and have a problem with our lawn that Ive never seen before. I replanted after a hot summer that killed our lush green lawn. Put down about 1/4 inch of rich top soil and t

Black brain like fungus in lawn

QuestionI live in Seattle, Wa and have a something that seems like a fungus coming up in my yard. They are piles that appear to push up from the bottom and grow taller, that seem brain-like (or spaghetti like)

weeds in the lawn

QuestionHi, My mom, who lives on Cape Cod, asked me to come down and dig up the weeds in her lawn. She says she has some big weeds that she hast seen before. She has a large lawn, and I really do

How long do I keep my grass for winter?

QuestionI live in Layton, UT on the East Bench. I was told to mow my lawn as short as possible for the winter, but I thought it was supposed to be the opposite. Seems like my lawn is already in dormancy

grass in flower beds

Questionhow do i kill grass in flower beds without harming other plants AnswerThis is why God invented Fabric Covers. Best thing to do -- next Spring -- is to pull up the Weeds you see, then cover with dark landsc

Sod turned brown

QuestionLIG;Two summers ago had sod installed (bluegrass)with topsoil.First summer looked great,first winter,green faded.Second summer grass turn a little green,then turn brown?Have springer system & use.Lawn looks

moth

QuestionQUESTION: since over a year my palms are all cover with white ;ittle spots. I tried all kind of things from the stores, I even cut of all leafes but it is coming back, what can I do thank you ANSWER: Sigrid

Cool weather grass / lawn problem

QuestionHello there... I have a project underway - Im breaking up and removing a very large concrete pad that is behind our house. I want to establish lawn where the pad is now. The area is fairly

Cool weather lawn establishment problem in VA

QuestionHi Tom. Dont know if my question is within your area(s) of expertise, but thought Id give it a try. I have a project underway - Im breaking up and removing a very large concrete pad that is behin

Large mushrooms in my lawn

QuestionWe live in Tacoma, Wash and for the first time in 15 years since we bought our house we have large brownish mushrooms growing in our front yard. It is not just 1 or 2 but I picked probably close to 24-30 of