Xeriscaping in Northern New England
Living in the Northeast I never thought I would consider adding xeriscaping (pronounced zera-scaping) to my landscape design repertoire. Whatever…
Your Life Outside
Ice melt, what you don’t know can hurt your walkway or lawn
Ice melting products were designed with safety in mind, they are meant to keep surfaces clear of ice and help…
Of Firewood and Firepits
Does fall make you yearn for the warmth of a fire in the fireplace? Me too! …
A look back at the 2012 lawn season.
There is little disputing the 2012 growing season was a record breaker in more than one area. Extreme heat and…
Lawn banana: potassium (K)
Potassium (K) is the last number in the triple letter fertilizer designation you find on the bag; 0-0-62 or N-P-K. …
Make Halloween a treat for your lawn
With the arrival of October, cooler weather and leaves changing color, the outdoors beckons the future arrival of winter. With…
Our Fall 2012 GreenWords Newsletter
Our Fall 2012 GreenWords newsletter is now posted on our website. It’s filled with lots of good ideas for the…
The definitive lawn checklist for fall
The unusually dry weather has extended into September and even with cool weather, suffering turf remains brown while damaged lawns…
Broadleaf weed problems?
As Labor Day approaches, you are likely forced to think about school resuming and the sad state of affairs with…
Grubs are eating your lawn!
Grubs in your lawn right now and into the fall are likely hidden beneath brown grass. While crows and…
A Surge In Sunflower Popularity
Sunflower; Aster Family Everywhere I go, I see sunflowers. There is a huge surge in sunflower popularity going on right…
Compost Tea, gaining popularity in turf care
Anyone who is in the professional lawn care business, and by that I mean lawn healthcare, is aware of compost…
Grass seed facts
Since fall is the best time to seed, I am going to review the basic turf types and hopefully you…
