It’s really tempting to buy a tree and plant it in the middle of your lawn or directly in front of your picture window, but instead take some time to choose the best spot first. Several considerations such… Read More
Originally published March 12, 2017 The News Herald Celebrate Outdoors insert You’ve probably heard the phrase “Do as I say, not as I do” and sometimes I have to admit that’s a good tactic for taking gardening advice… Read More
Regardless of what the tag says one size does not fit all. As with clothing, a piece will undoubtedly be too large for some and too small for others. Trying to go with a “one size fits all” approach… Read More
Mowing is an important and often overlooked landscape best management practices that can increase lawn health. Most of us mowed lawns to earn some spending money as kids. As long as it was shorter when we finished than… Read More
Over the past several weeks we have received many calls from concerned residents about mature trees turning brown. There are many factors that could be in play, but a common cause has been related to the excess rainfall… Read More
When you contact your local extension office for pest control recommendations you will likely hear “follow the label” over and over again. So, why do we emphasize the pesticide label so strongly when talking to both homeowners and… Read More
