For some homeowners, the “grass is always greener” in their yard, largely because of their near-constant efforts, and they don’t want to give up a single blade. They buzz around their yard on their riding mower with the water bottle holder, wearing their oversized garden hat and happily singing, “Mow, mow, mow your lawn, gently…
5 Extreme Lawn, Patio and Garden Cost-Cutters
For some of us, there are few spring joys that are as soul-satisfying as a healthy, lush green lawn. Or a pristine patio with clean furniture and accessories. You may have noticed in the past that a beautifully maintained healthy lawn does not come without considerable cost, effort and care. And outdoor living areas don’t…
Fall Grass Seed
Q: I am a Master Gardener trained through my state university’s extension service. The instructors said during my training that the information was based on research and not marketing. I want to plant a large area of grass seed in my yard, but I am having trouble finding what I need. The Master Gardener training…
Lawn Mower Alternatives
Q: Our lawn mower quit. We got just two mowings out of it this spring. The cost to repair it will be more than it is worth. I was thinking that we should get an old-fashioned mower that doesn’t require gasoline, but my husband thinks they are heavy and that they don’t cut very well….
When to Treat Your Lawn for Grubs—and Why You Might Not Need To
Q: I was wondering about grubs because my neighbor said his yard had lots of grubs last fall. When should we start to treat them? A: How bad were the grubs in his lawn last year? Most people are caught up in the craze of killing every grub, when, in fact, most grubs do very…
Man Mows Lawns Free of Charge for Elderly and Vets—Then Hundreds Join in ‘50 Yard Challenge’
A Huntsville, Alabama, man started mowing lawns for free for those in need in his locale. But it soon turned into a movement with kids from across the country, and beyond, joining in to give back to their communities—one lawn at a time. Rodney Smith founded Raising Men Lawn Care Service in 2015 to mow…
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