Buying a string trimmer with so many to choose from
Tuesday January 31, 2012
String trimmers are the right-hand-man of the lawn mower, cleaning up along fence-lines, around trees and other places mowers can't get to. String trimming a typical yard is a relatively ... Read More
USDA updates Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Friday January 27, 2012
This is interesting, the United States Department of Agriculture has updated their Plant Hardiness Zone Map for the first time since 1990. Unlike years past, the government agency will not ... Read More
Grass seed germination can take longer than you think
Thursday January 26, 2012
Sometimes it seems like it takes forever for seed to germinate, and sometimes it almost does. Often the true length of germination isn't noticed because seed blends often include perennial ... Read More
The amazing world of lawn mowers
Monday January 23, 2012
Lawn mowers are entrenched in the fabric of our lives, as ubiquitous as the automobile or even lawns themselves. Lawn mowers instantly conjure up images of weekend chores and the ... Read More
5 Easy DIY Lawn Care Projects
Thursday January 19, 2012
This is it! This is the summer you're going to get your lawn in shape. No need to hire a lawn care company, no need to spend thousands of dollars. ... Read More
Lawns are good for the environment - if managed properly
Tuesday January 17, 2012
I'm not sure if it's my recent lack of scouring the internet but it seems the vitriol towards lawns has eased up a bit lately. Some other righteous cause must ... Read More
Where's the snow?
Wednesday January 11, 2012
Well here it is, the 11th of January and not a snowflake in sight. Sure there was the early season storm of late October, there has even been a dusting ... Read More
Managing a lawn in times of drought and water shortages
Monday January 9, 2012
Many parts of the country have been experiencing extended periods of drought and water restrictions that have caused us to rethink our use of water for everything from washing our ... Read More
Any plans to use a lawn care company this year?
Friday January 6, 2012
Is 2012 the year you finally hire a lawn service to take care of the lawn? Are you unhappy with your current lawn service? One thing is certain, there are ... Read More
Art and science collide beautifully with botanical illustrations.
Wednesday January 4, 2012
I love scientific illustrations, especially those exploring the intricate workings of flora and fauna. The detail, and in many cases color, surpass even photographs when it comes to aiding in ... Read More