The Besotted Speak of Sod at the White Horse Tavern
Did you know that the majority of the world's sod comes from grass fields in Oregon? This blew my mind when I found out — or perhaps my fascination with ground cover indicates I have developed Asperger's Syndrome. But think about it: Anywhere in the world that a sport is played on grass, or...
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Hawbaker: There's still time to salvage sorry lawns
Last summer was really hard on lawns in this area. Many of them not only went dormant during the drought, but some parts of them died and then sprouted crabgrass. So, by the end of the season, you had a pretty sorry looking lawn.
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Topping Arizona ash trees won't solve rotting, but will cause new problems
Dear Neil: I have three 35-year-old Arizona ash trees. Some of their heavier branches are rotting, and one has fallen. A tree trimmer has suggested that I let him top the trees to give them more life. I hate to do that, because these trees have been with me so long. Is that a good plan, and will it extend their life span?
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Hudson landscaper supplier lauds grass seed
With the new, innovative Cutting Edge Kentucky bluegrass seed, homeowners will only have to cut and fertilize their lawns twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall, said Andrew Blank, owner of Hudson’s Organic Mulch & Landscape Supply of New England.
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Trim your Texas sage plants now before new growth starts
Dear Neil: Can I trim and reshape my Texas sage plants (see photo)? They're so leggy. When should I do it?
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