Aug
08
2009

(NC)—Spring forward and fall back are routines that Canadians are quite familiar with. So too is the routine to get out when the forsythia is in bloom and give your lawn it’s kick start spring feeding. Follow that up with a fall feeding when the leaves start to drop and old man winter is peaking [...]
Jul
15
2009

(ARA) – It’s that time of the year again when millions of do-it-yourself homeowners face the challenges of keeping problem insects and weeds away from home gardens and yards — while staying within the family budget. The pesticides and fertilizers available at local hardware and home improvement stores are designed specifically to help with these [...]
Oct
23
2007

(ARA) – People associate lawn care with spring and summer, but the fall is actually the optimal time to take steps toward a healthy, greener lawn. “Autumn gives lawn owners an opportunity to repair summer damage and prepare the lawn for winter,” explains John Marshall, head of the Scotts Training Institute. “Taking action in the [...]
Aug
05
2007

The trend towards a “green” lifestyle has arrived on the front lawn. Many “lawn warriors” who once relied on chemicals to create the lush, natural carpet of their dreams are now turning to greener means to achieve green lawns. There are many reasons to use “green” fertilizers on your lawn. Foremost is their more gentle [...]
Apr
16
2007

When you have a lawn of any size or shape, there are several things that might come to your mind when you think about what you need to do in order to take care of it. You have several decisions to make when you begin taking care of a lawn – but the biggest decision [...]