Different Types of Grass
Last post we discussed warm weather grasses and cool weather grasses. Here are a list of the different types of grasses in these categories. Warm weather grasses: Bermuda – Bermuda grass…
More Medicinal Plants
Tea Tree – This is a very popular herbal remedy. Tea-tree oil has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. This oil can be used to help treat infections in the nail,…
Spring Tasks for Your Yard
As spring quickly approaches, you will want to get your yard ready for the warm seasons ahead. You can start with some gentle clean up. If you have any snow…
Spruce Trees
Have you noticed your spruce trees looking odd lately? Unfortunately, there are diseases that are affecting Spruce trees in our area. The first is cytospora canker. This is caused by…
Spruce Disease
As we posted about previously, Spruce trees in our area are under attack from several diseases. Another disease affecting Spruces is Rhizosphaera Needle Cast. This is also caused by a…
Crab Grass
Some weeds thrive in the hot months of summer when our lawns are at their weakest. Most desirable turfs use seeds that do well in the cooler months of the…
Healthy Grass
While fungus naturally occurs in grass and can be harmless, certain conditions can cause these fungi to become harmful diseases to your grass. Weather conditions, especially temperature and humidity, can…
Is a Paver Patio Right For Me?
Are you thinking about a paver patio? Here are some tips to help you decide! Low Cost The initial cost will probably be higher than other options, but it…
Lawn Pests
As we have discussed in a previous post, fungus can pose a threat to your healthy looking lawn. Aside from fungus, there are other unwelcome intruders that can bring down…
Rust Fungus on Your Grass
Grass Rust fungus is a common problem. This occurs most often when there are dry periods of weather or the grass is low on nitrogen. The spores of the Rust…