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Fall Lawn Seeding Tips
The keys to successful lawn seeding are proper rates, even dispersal, good seed to soil contact, and proper watering. Evenness is best achieved by...
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Anthracnose of Tomatoes
Reports of tomato anthracnose are increasing so it's time to share some information about how this disease spreads and what can be done about...
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Composting: What to Add
The recipe for the most efficient compost is the right combination of carbon and nitrogen. "Browns" are the materials that have higher amounts of...
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Fall Planting Time is Approaching for Turfgrass: Buyer Beware!
Not all grass seed is created equal. Lower quality seed can introduce unwanted weeds and a lot of extra work to eradicate it later.
Orchardgrass...
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Composting: Choosing a Bin
Composting within a bin is not a requirement for decomposition to occur. However, containing your compost piles in some manner serves several purposes including...
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Pears
Pears are typically ready for harvest from now through October. Don't wait until fully ripe to harvest though; pears left to ripen on the...
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Wood Chips as Mulch
Mulching the landscape is a recommended practice to moderate soil temperature and moisture and prevent weeds. Wood chips created by tree trimming companies can...
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Fertilize Strawberries
Early- to mid-August is the time to fertilize strawberries in order to increase the number of fruits produced next spring. Plenty of daylight and...
