Controlling Creeping Charlie (Ground Ivy)
Written by admin on June 22, 2009 – 8:09 pm -I have been fighting ground ivy for years. I imagine many others do as well. I felt obligated to share the results of my research with my readers. I obtained the following information from my alma mater, the Iowa State University Extension Service. Ground ivy is a perennial plant and thrives in moist, shady areas, so it’s safe to say that ground ivy is having a banner year. Ground ivy is a member of the mint family and produces a minty odor when cut or crushed. I have two neighbors with a healthy crop of ground ivy, and by smell alone I know when they are mowing the lawn. GROUND IVY CONTROL STRATEGIES NON-CHEMICAL CONTROL If you have a small amount of ground ivy, you can try hand-pulling. It most likely will continue to reappear, but with... more
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Tips for a Perfect Lawn and Yard
Written by admin on June 10, 2009 – 3:48 pm -A lush lawn doesn't just make your home look great. Along with trees and shrubs, healthy turf prevents soil erosion and lowers heat and noise levels. Best of all, you don't have to pump your yard full of expensive chemicals, water plants twice daily, or mow like a maniac to keep your landscape in top shape. The following lawn care tips from our lawn experts, including program leader Peter Sawchuk, shown here at our Fort Myers, Fla., testing facility, as well as turf and garden gurus nationwide, will lay out the steps to take and those to avoid to get the greenest landscape ever. Test the soil EXAMINE THE SOIL Test your soil at least once every three years to determine whether it’s acidic or alkaline. Soil tests are essential to healthy... more
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