A customer wants to know how to kill Bermudagrass in his lawn. His question: The yard is about 1.5 acres with spots of Bermuda that vary from 2 sq.ft to much larger. It is spreading so I need to be aggressive. My question is can I improve my chance of success by treating more than [...]
Archive for February, 2012
Customer Question-Getting Rid of Bermudagrass
Posted in Lawn Care, Weed Control, tagged bermuda grass, Cynodon dactylon, Glyphosate, Herbicide, Weed on February 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
8 Tips for Seed Starting Success
Posted in Seeds & Bulbs, tagged Damping off, fungal disease, Grow light, growing from seed, Plant, Seed, seed packet, seed starting, seed trays, Seedling, Sowing on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
1. Don’t plant too early. Some seeds sprout and grow quickly, and they can get leggy and weak if they have to wait too long to go outside. So, how do you know when to plant? Read the seed packet. It will tell you whether indoor sowing is recommended, and if it is, it will [...]
Get a Jump on Weeds
Posted in Gardening Resources, Lawn Care, Weed Control, tagged Lawn, Lawn Care, Weed control, Weed Prevention on February 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Weed Tutorial Weeds fall into several categories with regard to their growth and reproduction. Knowing more about the weeds in your yard will help you eliminate them more effectively. Annual weeds only live one year, and rely on seed to perpetuate the species. Some annual weeds produce hundreds of thousands of seeds in order to [...]
Deer Repellent That Works
Posted in Birds & Wildlife, Pest Control, Repellents, tagged Bobbex, Bobbex Deer Repellent, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Deer, Gardening on February 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
If you’ve suffered the effects of deer munching their way through your garden, you’ll want to know about Bobbex Deer Repellent. In testing by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, only a fence was rated higher in protection. Bobbex is an all-natural product, so you can use it without worrying about harming your pets, children, or [...]
Facts About Bats
Posted in Birds & Wildlife, tagged Bat, bat houses, beneficial habitats, fruit bats, natural habitats on February 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Did You Know… Bats are the only flying mammals (flying squirrels are also mammals, but they don’t fly, technically they glide) Bat wings are similar to the human hand One bat can eat between 2,000 and 6,000 insects in a night Bats that drink nectar are important pollinators of some crops and flowers Fruit bats [...]
These Really ARE Smart Pots
Posted in Uncategorized on February 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I am a big fan of container gardening. I grow all of my veggies in containers, so when the Smart Pots manufacturer sent us some samples of their soft-sided planters, I was excited. I liked their construction immediately- flat stable bottom, straight sides that stay open, durable feeling fabric. And they come in lots of [...]
Predator Urine Q & A
Posted in Repellents, tagged Animal repellent, bobcat urine repellent, fox urine, predator urine repellents on February 14, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Predator urine is known to be an effective repellent against many animal pests, including deer, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, grounhogs, and many other animals. It’s an organic option that offers excellent protection without harming animals, people or the environment. We get a lot of questions about using it. Here are some. How Does it work? Animals [...]
Early Season Garden Planning
Posted in Planting, Seeds & Bulbs, tagged Brussel Sprout, early crops, early season crops, Growing season, spring crops on February 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
It’s mid-January. The vegetable garden seems like a far-off dream. But if you want to grow broccoli, beets, carrots, peas and other cool season crops, the time is NOW. These early season crops can tolerate cold soil and cool air temperatures; in fact, they will grow and produce best before the weather gets too warm. [...]
National Bird Feeding Month
Posted in Birds & Wildlife, tagged Dark-eyed Junco, Downy Woodpecker, National Bird Feeding Month, National Bird Feeding Society on February 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
February is National Bird Feeding Month, according to The National Bird Feeding Society. Each year, a different theme is announced, and this year’s theme is “Most Wanted Backyard Birds.” Top 10 Birds East of the Rocky Mountains American Goldfinch Chickadee (Black-capped/Carolina) Dark-eyed Junco Downy Woodpecker House Finch Northern Cardinal Rose-breasted Grosbeak Ruby-throated Hummingbird Tufted Titmouse [...]
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