Better Lawn Care BlogWelcome to The Lawn Care Blog, our web journal that gives you the most updated news at Better Lawn Care and what's happening around the lawn industry.
To subscribe to The Lawn Care blog (no e-mail necessary), click on the orange RSS button (see under the menu on the left) and save the URL into your RSS reader. Or click on the My Yahoo! button or My MSN or Add To Google button if you keep a personalized home page there. May 16, 2012 Weed and Grass Killers: Roundup vs Generic GlyphosateGlyphosate is a non-selective chemical herbicide that is a very useful weed control around homes and in landscape beds. Non-selective means it will Permalink -- click for full blog post "Weed and Grass Killers: Roundup vs Generic Glyphosate" May 13, 2012 Weed of the Month: Corn Speedwell
It is not usually found in thick, healthy lawns but can be a problem in thin, weak grass stands and newly seeded areas; where it is capable of forming dense mats. Like many other Veronicas, this is a cute little plant with tiny, bright blue flowers; however, it is very is invasive and found on noxious weed lists. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Weed of the Month: Corn Speedwell" May 3, 2012 Compost Tea | What is Compost Tea? | Does it Work?Compost Tea: Miracle or Myth? Is there scientific proof? CT generates a lot of controversy in the world of organic lawn care. Touted as a cure-all for poor soils and natural disease protection. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Compost Tea | What is Compost Tea? | Does it Work?" Apr 30, 2012 Renegade Gardener Myth of the Week"We're Doomed." Yep! 2012 and everything looks hopeless, our whole world is a mess...or is it? Our favorite 'glass half-full' gardener shares his wisdom. Apr 26, 2012 How To Compost Grass ClippingsAre you having trouble managing a stinky, slimy heap of grass clippings? Here's how to compost your grass clippings without the smelly mess. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Compost Grass Clippings" Apr 18, 2012 Buffalo GrassA warm-season perennial grass that is a good choice for low maintenance landscapess. Buffalo grass is the only native grass species widely used in lawns. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Buffalo Grass" Apr 17, 2012 Yellow Wood Sorrel, Oxalis Stricta, Lawn Weed IdentificationYellow Wood Sorrel (Oxalis stricta) is a common lawn weed. A summer annual that spreads by seed and will quickly take advantage of bare spots, becoming a problem in lawns. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Yellow Wood Sorrel, Oxalis Stricta, Lawn Weed Identification" Apr 13, 2012 Doylestown, PA - Nickett LandscapingNickett Landscaping 1810 South Easton Road Doylestown, PA 215-345-1385 http://www.nickettlandscaping.com nicklandscape at comcast.net Nickett Landscaping Permalink -- click for full blog post "Doylestown, PA - Nickett Landscaping" Apr 10, 2012 Grass TypesA helpful guide to picking the best grass types for your region and climate. Warm-season, cool-season and transition zone lawn grasses for your sustainable lawn. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Grass Types " Apr 7, 2012 Bermuda Grass, Wire Grass, Lawn Weed Identification & ControlHow to identify and manage Bermuda Grass Cynodon dactylon a common lawn weed. Also called Wire Grass. Photos of lawn weeds are included to help with identification. Apr 7, 2012 Organic Lawn Care Tips: Growing Grass the Natural Way10 organic lawn care tips revolving around sound maintenance practices. We call it "preventive health care for lawns". It's the simplest way to grow a lush green natural lawn without chemicals. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Organic Lawn Care Tips: Growing Grass the Natural Way" Mar 26, 2012 Soil Amendments - Lime and Liming LawnsQUESTION: Lime - When do I use it? How much should I use? How often should I apply it? ANSWER: Let's start by explaining why lime is used in lawns Permalink -- click for full blog post "Soil Amendments - Lime and Liming Lawns" Mar 23, 2012 Washington, DC & PG County, MD - Sean's Lawn SolutionsSean's Lawn Solutions Cheltenham, MD 20623 202.492.2769 seanslawnsolutions(at)gmail.com www.wix.com/seanslawnsolutions/seans-lawn-solutions We are a Permalink -- click for full blog post "Washington, DC & PG County, MD - Sean's Lawn Solutions" Mar 23, 2012 Lawn Moss ControlLawn Moss Control: targeting the site conditions that cause moss growth and then altering them to favor growing thick and healthy grass.
I'm often asked for help with moss removal. These tips will help you understand the site conditions that favor moss growth how to change them to encourage healthy grass growth. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lawn Moss Control" Mar 21, 2012 Lawn Problems - Identifying, Avoiding and RepairHow to fend off Common Lawn Problems: Helpful do it yourself tips and advice. Get the dirt on planting and growing grass. Mowing, watering, fertilizing, weed identification and more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lawn Problems - Identifying, Avoiding and Repair" Mar 20, 2012 Forest Lake, MN - Palumbo Landscaping & Services, Inc.Palumbo Landscaping & Services, Inc. 9331 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN 55025 (651) 982-0130 www.landscapeguys.com info@landscapeguys.com Joe Palumbo Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forest Lake, MN - Palumbo Landscaping & Services, Inc." Mar 8, 2012 Weather and Rules Blamed for Ineffective Organic Pesticide ControlAsland Ore. - Weather and safety rules are the blame for ineffective organic weed control in Asland parks during the 2011 season. Organic pesticides need to be applied in warm and dry weather. A cool, wet spring and safety rules that require posting notices 48 hours before applying contributed to poor control. The rule caused park maintenance workers to miss windows of oportunity when the weather cooperated.
Workers also were hampered by parks rules that they post notices about planned spraying of organic pesticides 48 hours beforehand. Cool, damp weather would return, and the workers were not able to spray. Then they would have to post notices again and hope for warm, dry weather in two days. Mar 7, 2012 Zoysia Grass - Lawn Turns Yellow in the FallQUESTION: My grass turned yellow in the fall. I am not sure the type of grass, but this is the second year in the grass has turned yellow. It is an established Permalink -- click for full blog post "Zoysia Grass - Lawn Turns Yellow in the Fall" Mar 7, 2012 Moss Problems Under Oak TreesQUESTION: (Feb 2012) I currently have a moss issue that is very heavy under my oak tress. Tested the PH in that area results are around 6.0. The rest of Permalink -- click for full blog post "Moss Problems Under Oak Trees" Feb 28, 2012 Spring Lawn Care & Maintenance TipsSpring Lawn Care: 10 maintenance tips. How to care for a lawn in spring and prepare it for the growing season. DIY tips and advice for planting and growing grass. Crabgrass control, fertilizer Permalink -- click for full blog post "Spring Lawn Care & Maintenance Tips" Feb 26, 2012 Planting Grass: For Best Results Select Quality Grass SeedWhether planting a new lawn or overseeding an existing yard, it is very important to carefully choose the grass seed you will use. There are large differences Permalink -- click for full blog post "Planting Grass: For Best Results Select Quality Grass Seed " Feb 22, 2012 Henbit - Lawn Weed Identification and ControlHow to identify and manage Henbit Lamium amplexicaule a common lawn weed that resembles ground ivy. Purple to pink tubular shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. Photos are included to hel Permalink -- click for full blog post "Henbit - Lawn Weed Identification and Control" Feb 22, 2012 St. Louis, MO - Green T Lawn CareGreen T Lawn Care St. Louis 636-477-0707 http://www.stlouisgreentlawncare.com Professional commercial and residential lawn fertilization services in Permalink -- click for full blog post "St. Louis, MO - Green T Lawn Care" Feb 12, 2012 Lawn Weeds - What is Bermuda Grass? Wire Grass?QUESTION: What is Bermuda grass? Wire Grass? ANSWER: Bermuda grass Cynodon dactylon is a warm season perennial grass. It is a valuable lawn, pasture Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lawn Weeds - What is Bermuda Grass? Wire Grass?" Feb 3, 2012 Edgeless Turfgrass Growth Regulator for Professionals - Save Time and Increase ProfitsEdgeless is a turfgrass plant growth regulator (PGR). The purpose of this product is to decrease the amount of string trimming or edging of lawns. Jan 31, 2012 Can I Use E15 Fuel In My Lawnmower?Question: Now that the EPA has approved the use of E15 fuel (15% ethanol) for use in cars 2001 and newer. I want to know if E15 is safe to use in my Permalink -- click for full blog post "Can I Use E15 Fuel In My Lawnmower?" Jan 31, 2012 Outdoor power equipment maker kicks off ethanol awareness effortTake the ethanol challenge and win equipment! From Ethanol Producer Magazine: Husqvarna, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, has launched a new promotion focused on educating its customers about ethanol use in small engines. The Husqvarna Ethanol Challenge includes a brief educational video followed by an animated, online quiz which includes nine questions related to the proper storage and use of E10 for small engines such as chainsaws and lawnmowers. The promotion is scheduled to run through May with one participant each month being randomly chosen to receive their choice of a selection of Husqvarna equipment and fuel stabilizers. Jan 30, 2012 Shade Tolerant Grass for South Florida - St. AugustinegrassQUESTION: A few years ago I planted a royal poinciana tree in the front lawn. While the tree is beautiful and large now, the grass does not grow anymore Permalink -- click for full blog post "Shade Tolerant Grass for South Florida - St. Augustinegrass" Jan 30, 2012 How to Grow Grass Under Pine TreesQUESTION: I have large Ponderosa Pines in my yard and they drop a lot of needles. I rake them up every year but I must be stirring up something in the Permalink -- click for full blog post "How to Grow Grass Under Pine Trees" Jan 23, 2012 Kentucky Lawn Service & Landscape DirectoryKentucky Lawn Service Directory: Find a local KY landscape or lawn maintenance business in our directory. Quick and easy search. Business Owners: Get a Free full page listing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Kentucky Lawn Service & Landscape Directory" Jan 22, 2012 Rhode Island Lawn Service & Landscape DirectoryRhode Island Lawn Service Directory: Find a local RI landscape or lawn maintenance business in our directory. Quick and easy search. Business Owners: Get a Free full page listing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rhode Island Lawn Service & Landscape Directory" Jan 21, 2012 New York Lawn Service & Landscape DirectoryNew York Lawn Service Directory: Find local NY landscape or lawn maintenance business in our directory. Quick and easy search. Business Owners: Get a Free full page listing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "New York Lawn Service & Landscape Directory" Jan 20, 2012 Maine Lawn Service & Landscape DirectoryMaine Lawn Service Directory: Find a local ME landscape or lawn maintenance business in our directory. Quick and easy search. Business Owners: Get a Free full page listing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Maine Lawn Service & Landscape Directory" Jan 20, 2012 Missouri Lawn Service & Landscape DirectoryMissouri Lawn Service Directory: Find a local MO landscape or lawn maintenance business in our directory. Quick and easy search. Business Owners: Get a Free full page listing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Missouri Lawn Service & Landscape Directory" Jan 17, 2012 New Hampshire Lawn Service & Landscape DirectoryNew Hampshire Lawn Service Directory: Find a local NH landscape or lawn maintenance business in our directory. Quick and easy search. Business Owners: Get a Free full page listing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "New Hampshire Lawn Service & Landscape Directory" Jan 17, 2012 Mole Traps - Getting Rid of Moles, Catching, EradicationMole Traps: catching and physical removal is the only sure-fire way to solve a ground mole problem. How to identify damage. Why poison baits, gadgets and repellent don't work. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mole Traps - Getting Rid of Moles, Catching, Eradication" Dec 23, 2011 Lawn Diseases - Identification, Management, and ControlLawn diseases are usually not a major pest/problem of home lawns. They are more likely to cause trouble in highly maintained turfgrass areas such as golf courses and sports fields. When a disease causes extensive damage to a lawn it is most likely a sign that something is out of balance and maintenance practices need to be reviewed. Learn how to identify lawn diseases with these helpful tips so you can determine the best way to manage or control the problem. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lawn Diseases - Identification, Management, and Control" Dec 22, 2011 Rust on Lawn, Kentucky Bluegrass SodQUESTION: (Fall 2011) We have a 3yr old established sod lawn. Every time we mow we have orange dust on our mower, orange shoes and our white dog has orange, Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rust on Lawn, Kentucky Bluegrass Sod" Dec 13, 2011 Autumn Lawn Care ...Seeding??QUESTION: Hi, I am in Massachusetts. We finally removed the leaves from a 1.5 acre lawn. There are some bare spots. Is it too late in the season to sprinkle Permalink -- click for full blog post "Autumn Lawn Care ...Seeding??" Dec 1, 2011 Connecticut Lawn Service & Landscape DirectoryConnecticut Lawn Service Directory: Find a local CT landscape or lawn maintenance business in our directory. Quick and easy search. Business Owners: Get a Free full page listing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Connecticut Lawn Service & Landscape Directory" Dec 1, 2011 Lawn Fertilizers and The EnvironmentNitrogen Fertilizers' Impact on Lawn Soils U.S. lawns cover an area almost as large as Florida, making turfgrass our largest ‘crop’ and lawn fertilizer use a legitimate issue Dec 1, 2011 Should You Rake, or ‘Leaf’ Well Enough Alone?Rake 'em, mulch 'em or leave them alone? What do you do with your leaves? I read a good tip today for the compost junkies -- store your leaves in paper bags so you have a good supply of carbon material throughout the summer. Nov 23, 2011 Arizona Lawn Service Directory, Lawn Care and Landscaping BusinessesArizona Lawn Service Directory: Find local AZ landscape or lawn maintenance businesses in our directory. Quick and easy search. Business Owners: Get a Free full page listing! Nov 21, 2011 Turfgrass Management App for Android UsersThis looks like a handy application for turfgass managers who are Android users. I don't own an Android so I can't give a review. Anyway, this offline application was developed by the University of Georgia. Use it for the following calculations: calibration, fertilizer and pesticide rates, topdressing, mowing times and cost, and many more. I'd like one for my ipod... Nov 16, 2011 Pruning Trees, Timing, Wound DressingThis article by Jeff Gillman has a couple of good tree pruning tips. Notably, that wound dressings cause more harm than good. Another good tip - winter is the best time to prune trees because that is when disease pressure is minimum. Nov 15, 2011 Ornamental Grasses - Fall MaintenanceOrnamental grasses provide winter interest when left alone. However, spring cleanup is messy so I like to cut them back in the fall. Here are more fall ornamental grass maintenance tips Nov 12, 2011 Vermiculture - Composting with WormsWant to learn how to build a worm compost bin and use red wiggly worms to make compost? Get your Free copy of Composting with Worms. A new 13-page booklet by the Oregon State University Extension Service gives detailed instructions on how to compost with worms in a process called "vermicomposting." Nov 12, 2011 Lawn and Landscaping News - The Latest News, Events and TrendsFollow breaking Lawn and Landscaping News and Events. Stay current on the latest trends. Add your own news and editorial comments on what's happening around The Green Industry. Nov 10, 2011 Pearland, TX - Arning LawnsArning Lawns 11111 Shadow Creek Pkwy Pearland, TX 77584 (281)648-1952 www.arninglawns.com Lawn Maintenance | Tree & Hedge Trimming | Landscaping | Fence Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pearland, TX - Arning Lawns" New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. What's New | About | Contact | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer Copyright © 2010 - 2012 www.better-lawn-care.com All Rights Reserved.Dan Olsenon  |
Corn speedwell is a winter annual weed that is classified by herbicide manufacturers as hard to control.
