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 […]
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Broadleaf Weed Control Starts In Late Summer
Posted by Hugh on August 15th, 2016
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 […]
Posted in Bermuda, Crabgrass control, Fertilizing, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Mowing, Red fescue, Southern Appalachian Region, Tall Fescue, Weed management, Weeds, Zoysia Comments Off on Seasonal Mowing Height Of Home LawnsPetunias For Nearly Every Garden
Posted by Hugh on January 21st, 2016
Petunias (Petunia x hybrida) are top performing summer flowering annuals. There are hundreds of colorful varieties to beautify any flower bed or container garden. Petunias are divided into three basic types: Grandiflora petunias grow 8-12 inches tall and 8-10 inches spread; they start out upright branched and bear large size 4 to 5 inch wide blooms. Ideal for flower […]
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting Butterflies, Autumn flowering, Bee Favorite, Container garden, deadheading, Disease resistant, Fertilizing plants, Flowers, Ground cover, Mowing, Petunias, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (Seed), Purchasing Plants, Soil drainage, Soil pH, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, watering tips Comments Off on Petunias For Nearly Every GardenWhat You Should Know About Herbicides
Posted by Hugh on November 18th, 2015
By definition a weed is any plant that you don’t want in your garden. Herbicides are vegetation killers and classified as a pesticide that kills weeds. When used incorrectly, herbicides may injure good plants as well. Always read and understand the package directions before using. In a lawn or garden, you may be trying […]
Posted in Broadleaf weeds, Crabgrass control, Environmental issues, Garden Maintenance, Garden Problems, Herbicide management, Invasive plant, Invasive species, Landscape ideas, Lawn Care, Mowing, Nutsedge Control, Pesticide recommendations, Poisonous or toxic, seeding lawn, Southern Appalachian Region, Weed control, Weeds, Weeds, Wind protection Comments Off on What You Should Know About HerbicidesAll About Thistles
Posted by Hugh on July 30th, 2015
Some weeds are very nasty and on top of my list are the dreadful thistles. Learn the lifecycles of those in your region and the proper method to eliminate them. Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is a perennial species found in many areas of the eastern U.S. Other thistles in my region are bull and […]
Posted in Attracting Butterflies, Bee Favorite, Butterflies, Garden Problems, Invasive plant, Invasive species, Mowing, Pesticide recommendations, Southern Appalachian Region, Weed control, Weeds, Wildflower Comments Off on All About ThistlesThe Last Mowing Of The Year
Posted by Hugh on October 31st, 2014
Within many garden circles, conventional wisdom says that you should mow lawns very close heading into winter. Mowing height should be adjusted by seasonal and current weather conditions. Mowing height also sets the shoot to root ratio of specific grass species. In cooler northern areas bluegrass and tall fescue are the lawn grasses of choice. In the mid-South (called the […]
Posted in Bermuda, Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Heat Tolerance, Kentucky bluegrass, Landscape ideas, Lawn Care, Mowing, Southern Appalachian Region, Tall Fescue, Winter Protection, Zoysia Comments Off on The Last Mowing Of The Year“Death By Mower” Disease
Posted by Hugh on January 22nd, 2014
“Mower disease” is a totally preventable human malady caused by permitting lawn grasses and weeds from growing near the crown of trees and shrubs. The problem is commonly seen on large properties such as church grounds, cemeteries and public parks. Large gang mowing machines (with many reels) cut 95-98% of the turf area. Workers follow […]
Posted in Disease prone, Dogwood (Cornus), Garden Problems, Insect (Pest) Problems, Mowing, mulching, mulching trees, Pruning, Weeds, Weeds, winter injury Comments Off on “Death By Mower” DiseaseFall Is Great Time To Renovate Your Lawn
Posted by Hugh on September 5th, 2013
Is your lawn nothing but bare spots, thatch, and weeds? Late summer and fall is an ideal period to reduce thatch build-up and repair dead lawn areas. Thatch is composed of old grass clippings, e.g. leaf and stem debris not decomposed. By aerating the soil and removing thatch, you will improve soil water absorption and […]
Posted in Broadleaf weeds, Fertilizing, Garden Maintenance, Herbicide management, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Mowing, Pesticide recommendations, seeding lawn, Southern Appalachian Region, Tall Fescue, Thatch management, Weed control Comments Off on Fall Is Great Time To Renovate Your LawnRecommended Tall Fescue Cultivars
Posted by Hugh on August 15th, 2013
Tall fescue is considered one of the best cool season lawn grasses around homes and on public and commercial lands in the eastern and midwestern U.S. (USDA hardiness zones 5 thru 7). The cultivar K-31 is still an old standby, but so many better performing cultivars have now within reach. They feature improved color, plant […]
Posted in Disease resistant, Drought tolerant, Fertilizing, Heat Tolerance, Irrigation, Lawn Care, Mowing, Southern Appalachian Region, Tall Fescue Comments Off on Recommended Tall Fescue CultivarsTwo Native Sedges Excel In Dry Shade
Posted by Hugh on December 14th, 2012
Sedges (Carex spp.) are becoming popular groundcovers with gardeners! Most demand a moist, well drained soil. Two native forms, Appalachian sedge (Carex appalachica) and Pennsylvania sedge (C. pensylvanica) excel in dry woodland shade in the eastern U.S. and Canada (USDA hardiness 3-8). Their fine textured grassy foliage and a fountain-like growing habit make them excellent […]
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