When the heat of the summer settles in, water is in high demand. Here is some practices to implement when planting a water-wise garden, irrigating lawngrass, and better mulching practices to improve soil moisture levels: Lawn grass species vary in their water needs. Cool season grasses like fescues and bluegrasses are moderately drought tolerant, turn […]
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Smart Water Use In The Summer Garden
Posted by Hugh on August 17th, 2021
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Comments Off on Smart Water Use In The Summer GardenFall Lawn Care Tips
Posted by Hugh on September 15th, 2018
The fall season is “spring-time” for home lawn care. This is a great opportunity to apply grass seed, fertilize, and eliminate weeds in cool season lawns. In Tennessee (USDA hardiness zones 6-7), cool season grasses (fescue, bluegrass and perennial rye) are fertilized in mid-September with a high nitrogen-based fertilizer, available at most garden centers. […]
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Posted by Hugh on April 28th, 2018
Weeping Lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) is a warm season, perennial bunchgrass. It grows to a height of 2-4 feet and the long narrow 1/4 inch wide leaves (10 to 20 inches in length) suggest the grass is “weeping”. Seed heads may be erect or drooping and produce small very numerous seeds (1.5 million per lb.). Weeping […]
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Posted by Hugh on June 17th, 2017
“Summertime and the living is easy”. That’s a good adage to follow for home lawn care as well. Most lawn care chores, such as fertilizing, seeding, thatch management, and weed cleanup, should be delayed until late August through early October in most locales (USDA zones 4-7). During the heat of summer, proper mowing and irrigation are […]
Posted in Drought tolerant, Environmental Conservation, Environmental issues, Fertilizing, Fertilizing plants, Heat Tolerance, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Kentucky bluegrass, Lawn Care, Mowing, Red fescue, Soil drainage, Summer heat tolerant, Tall Fescue, Thatch management, Weed control, Weed management Comments Off on Summer Lawn Care TipsRain Barrels Save Water!
Posted by Hugh on May 29th, 2017
The following is a guest blog from Joy Stewart, a good friend who gardens in Bristol, Tennessee. Photos taken at her garden. Regional droughts and potential water shortages are causing people to turn to a centuries old practice of collecting rain as an alternative source of water. By collecting rainwater from your home’s roof, you have […]
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Posted by Hugh on January 7th, 2017
These days there are lots of choices in watering gardens, individual containers, and newly planted trees. Before setting your flowers or veggies, install drip lines or soaker hoses. These systems are the most efficient method of watering and put less hurt on your water bill. Drip systems deliver water at ground level and do not wet the […]
Posted in Anthracnose, Bulb Crops, Cercopora leaf spot, Container garden, Container growing, Downy mildew, Environmental issues, Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables, Garden Maintenance, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Powdery mildew, root injury, Roses, Southern Appalachian Region, watering tips Comments Off on Types of Garden IrrigationSeven Ideas for Managing Mosses in Lawn Areas
Posted by Hugh on September 30th, 2016
Mosses, over 14,000 species of them worldwide, are major competitors with lawn grasses in certain landscape situations. They belong to their own plant family. They photosynthesize and draw moisture from tiny rhizoids (primitive root systems). They do not compete for soil nutrients with lawn grasses. Some can live in full sun, other kinds in shade […]
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Posted by Hugh on August 21st, 2016
How many times have you been told: “you can’t grow lawn grass in shady areas”. Most lawn grasses perform best in full sunlight. Red or chewings fescues (Festuca rubra) perform under as little as 2-3 hours of direct or dappled sunlight. Shade fescues are relatively easy to maintain. Mowing height should be 2 inches high in […]
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Posted by Hugh on August 15th, 2016
Broadleaf weed control takes center stage for chores to tackle in home lawns and gardens in late summer. Many winter annuals like henbit and chickweed, common inhabitants in the early spring garden start to germinate on the early days of autumn. Perennial dandelions are poking their heads up after summer dormancy. Spring […]
Posted in Broadleaf weeds, Fertilizing, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Mowing, Tall Fescue, Uncategorized, Weed management Comments Off on Broadleaf Weed Control Starts In Late SummerSeasonal Mowing Height Of Home Lawns
Posted by Hugh on June 22nd, 2016
The arrival of summer’s heat and dry weather is a clear sign to raise the cutting (mowing) height of your lawn grass. Every grass species have a recommended height at which it should be mowed for best health. The cutting height will change with the season. Location in the yard is also […]
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