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Choosing Organic Lawn Care
Choosing to take care of your yard without toxic pesticides or chemical fertilizers is a step that can help improve your lawn considerably. It can help make your yard more lush and green for the year and stand out compared to other lawns. While it may take some extra care to stick to the organic […]
Fall grass care: Take advantage of lawn care this season
There’s still time to enjoy your lawn in the fall, but it is important to take care of it now so it can be ready and beautiful for the spring and summer. Fall grass care includes mowing, fertilizing, aerating, and weed control. Fall grass care tips for your Scranton home Any good lawn care tips will […]
Planet Day of Service
PLANET member Grasshopper Lawns Inc., showed their commitment to caring for our nation’s green spaces with their involvement in a national PLANET event, the PLANET Day of Service.
Lawn Care Tip! April 2012
Want To Know The #1 Secret To Keep Your Lawn Green & Healthy? Mow It 3” High! Mowing at 3’’ WILL: Help stop crabgrass & weeds Help cool the soil Help thicken the lawn
Lawn Care Tip: Sod over Seed
Choosing whether to sod or seed your landscape can be a tough decision. But as with any decision, you should definitely be well-informed as to the benefits of each choice. Sod is a popular choice because of its convenience; however there are other aspects to consider. Sod can be much more expensive than seeding because […]
Eggshells In The Garden
Using Eggshells In Soil, Compost And As Pest Control Many people do not know that using eggshells in the garden can help in many ways. If you are wondering what to do with crushed egg shells (or whole eggshells for that matter), keep reading. We will look at how eggshells can help your compost, soil […]
West Nile Virus is Here!
I was thinking of doing a West Nile Virus blog but thought it may be just a little early to be thinking of mosquitoes. But I decided to look around to find some “be prepared” tips for the warmer weather. I was shocked when I saw the map on Pennsylvania’s official West Nile Virus website with a […]
Organic Pesticides…What Works & What Doesn’t
In late January Dr. Galen Dively of the University of Maryland gave an overview of organic insecticides at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Conference. Did you miss it? I’ll try to provide a recap. Galen prefaced his remarks about specific products with these observations: In organic systems, insecticides are used as a tool of last […]
Irrigation Water Quality for Turfgrass Sites
Introduction Irrigation water quality, formerly a minor concern in the eastern United States, is becoming an important issue for managers of golf courses, athletic fields, and institutional grounds in Pennsylvania. With the demand for potable water increasing, pressure is being placed on users of irrigation water to considering using non-potable alternatives, such as recycled water. […]