Show Date: 7 Oct 09 

From mid to late October is the best time to fertilize your lawn.  Grasses use their energy to spread and develop deeper root systems instead of leaves. 

Use a slow release nitrogen fertilizer.  You can’t go wrong with Milorganite.  Whatever fertilizer you use make sure the first number is much higher than the last two.

N – Nitrogen (this is the only number that matters on your lawn right now)

P – Phosphorus

K – Potassium or potash

Always follow package directions or you’ll wind up with a striped lawn.  How do I know?   Been there, done that.  I double dosed in one direction.  Oops.

Show Date: 21 Aug 09

Have you ever noticed that men seem to have a higher desire for an impeccable lawn?
This is a “strictly from experience” observation of mine.
To help the guys out I’ll let you in on a great tip.

Lawn!

Get out there NOW!

Now into the middle of September is the BEST time to repair, replace or start a new lawn!

Seed to soil contact is essential for good germination and so is a great mix of seed.

For northern gardeners, use a blend of Kentucky bluegrasses, fine fescues and perennial ryegrass. Your local garden center can mix a special blend for YOUR needs. Let them know the light conditions and soil type.

Show Date: 08 Jun 09

Not quite this dry, yet?

All your new plantings need, on average, an inch of water a week.

Trees and shrubs that have been established are tougher with deeper roots able to stretch down and get a drink from further below. Plants less than 3-years old need our help.

With these cool temps and not much rain, our peppers won’t set fruit either. It’s going to be a slower year for crops. Drip irrigation is by far the best bet to our plants and the environment. The water gets right to where it needs to go, no loss to the atmosphere and fungal diseases aren’t spread by splashing of water on leaves.