Lime Choices

QuestionI have a question about lime. My Ph is 6.2 and 6.0 in two soil tests. Should I do another one? What is the difference between limes to put down? I am having someone do this for me but I want to spec th

Brown patches in the Lawn

Questionzip code 27702 - my lawn is looking pretty good, applied Scotts steps diligently last few years, good results - now brown patches, I thought they were due to dogs being walked but not theyre getting bigger,

Yellow Grass question

QuestionWhy is some of my grass yellow? Thanks. AnswerIt must be Yellow and Brown Grass Week in the USA. This could be caused by Grubs or it could be a Fungus problem. Either is a potential problem if y

Slippery section

QuestionWe had friends over a few days ago following torrential rains for a backyard bbq. We were slipping and sliding on the way to the back yard patio. This section of the yard is somewhat worn due to

tree/grass

QuestionQUESTION: I had a tree removed from the corner of our property due to damage from snow last year. It was quite old and probably unsound, roots were extensive and we have others (I am aware of the local bird

frusturated

QuestionHi. I planted my lawn last year and i just cant get it to grow properly.ive tried everything i could think of . fertilizer.limestone, re-seeding and i water it every day.Would you be able to give me some adv

Keeping the weeds out until we can plant

QuestionHi Charlotte, My husband and I just had top soil spread over about 21000 SF. We had hoped to hydroseed right away, but now find ourselves in a bit of a budget crunch so need to hold off on seeding. &nb

growing grass in shady areas

QuestionI live in Northeast Alabama and have very large trees in my yard. What grass will grow in the shade around the tree but also in areas farther out but do not get much sun? AnswerRonald, Creeping Red Fe

possible brown patch

QuestionHi, I have a tall fescue blend that I bought from seedsuperstore.com and is supposed to be the top 5 varieties from the latest trials. I experienced some brown patches last summer quite a bit with litt

Tomatoe plants

QuestionI have tomatoes, squash, strawberries, asparagus, and peppers growing in southern Oklahoma. Would it help to put sugar by them too? AnswerHi Loma; If you are following an organic program, then putting sugar

lawm & Bleach

QuestionHad 2 pups with Parvo virus, Does Bleach kill your grass? AnswerHi Lulu; Yes it can, but the Parvo virus is much worse. I would spray on the bleach and wait until it has time to kill the Parvo, the wash it

the perfect grass

QuestionQUESTION: Hi - what would you say is the perfect grass type for a house with total sun on the East End of Long Island? Figure the soil is very sandy. Can you still grow Kentucky Blue Grass? Thanks. Dou

remove grass for playground

QuestionI live a few miles from Salt Lake City, Utah...we bought a redwood playground center for our background. We need to remove the grass to level the ground...then place the grass back and build the playground c

Fungus Problem, and Broad leaf

QuestionI have lived in my existing home for only a year, and this is the first lawn I have had to care for. Last year we used a company called weedman to rid us of all the dandelions and fertilizations.  

Blackspot

QuestionQUESTION: I live in Chicago, IL and I am extreme new to gardening and lawn care. I am in the process of trying to care for my Mothers front and back yards. I fear I will need lots of help.

DH killed our lawn

QuestionHI- We live in mid Michigan and my husband recently put both 2-4-D on our lawn along with the chickweed/clover killer. We have almost a half acre of lawn. He has succeeded in killing about 60% of

Epsom Salt

QuestionCan you give me your opinion on using Epsom salt on lawns to green it up? Is it safe? AnswerHi Pam; A little of it will work, but even better is alfalfa meal. Lava sand and Texas Green sand are good t

Safe way to kill clover

Question Is there a safe way to kill off the clover patches in my back yard? I have a dog and a son who play often in the yard. I dont want to use something toxic. But the clover is stating to take over. I hat

Grubs vs earthworms

QuestionLawn grubs...bad Earthworms...good Do products like Grub-ex kill earthworms as well as grubs? AnswerHi Bob; Grub-ex kills EVERYTHING that moves. If you have not put chemicals on your lawn in a couple of mon

what is the better grass seed

QuestionMy daughter lot is strickley sand. What kind of grass will grow better in that type of soil? AnswerHi Chris; It depends on where you live as to which type of grass is best. A too sandy lot need to be impro