A few of the minor bulbs in our garden are still hanging on through this long, protracted spring (sort of like most of us). I also can’t remember when clumps of daffodils have stayed perky and bright for so long — the silver lining of these cool, cloudy days. Certainly, a string of warmer days would mean that serious garden cleanup could commence and that warm-weather flowers … [Read more...] about Planning this year’s lawn care
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Feed lawns later in spring
There was a time when I would race outside with lawn fertilizer in early spring even before the snow was completely melted. It seemed really important to get the grass green, and quickly. But that was before I understood how lawn grasses grow, and what they really need to do in early spring. Those early spring feedings were working against the lawn’s more informed instinct to … [Read more...] about Feed lawns later in spring
