Springs Here Early
By: clientadmin | March 23rd, 2012 | No Comments »
But dont get too ahead of your self. Most trees are flowering at the same time or closer togather. It makes for a pretty spring season with bursts of many items flowering at the same time instead of a longer 6 weeks or more with fewer things blooming at any one time. Its still too early to plant anual flowers though. Normal safe dates for last frost of the season is May 15th in St Louis and I suspect that will be much earlier this year, but could still late April. If you want to plant prior to that just be in a position to cover tender annuals if a frost comes thru.
Fall Lawn Maintenance
By: admin | October 18th, 2011 | No Comments »
Q: What should I be doing in the fall to maintain my lawn? Should I mulch up the leaves and leave them on the lawn or should I remove them completely? Do I need to fertilize before winter?
A: Fall is the best time to apply broadleaf herbicides. You should mow at regular heights until growth stops; mulch tree leaves into turf. Fertilize moderately by applying 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet after cool days slow leaf growth. Nutrients at this time will encourage root growth and thickening of turf. Soluble nitrogen fertilizers (containing urea, ammonium nitrate or ammonium sulfate) are used more efficiently by turf in late fall. Keep leaves from packing and smothering grass. Irrigate, if necessary, so that turf goes into winter with moist – not wet soil. Recondition lawn mower; store with clean oil.
-Richard Poynter
Weed It & Reap
By: admin | October 14th, 2011 | No Comments »
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