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What factors are important to you when choosing a riding lawn mower? The best lawn mower for your lawn depends on a number of factors including the size of the lawn and the number of obstacles, such as fountains, benches, flower beds etc
If you’ve never heard of Collembola, you’re not alone. Until recent years, it was thought that these soil borne creatures were essentially harmless. Even doctors vehemently denied that springtails were likely to infest human hair and skin.
Everyone knows that grass is green, but did you know that your lawn can change its color slightly throughout the year? The color of grass depends on the environmental conditions – how much sun and rain it gets and what the soil is like
What is a scarifier? First let’s put the story straight on what scarifying lawns involves and dispel the notion, believed by some, that a scarifier, aerator and rake are the same thing.
The Craftsman name is known for its excellent durability and performance, and its lawn tractors are no exception. The LT2000 models have been known for their reliability ever since their introduction, but the latest models are surpassing even these high expectations.
As a homeowner, keeping your lawn healthy year-round can feel like an uphill battle. From mowing and mulching in the summer to raking and prep work in the fall, the work never really ends. And just when you think you’ve made it through winter, spring can reveal a surprise issue: snow mold.
If you’ve got a pool cover that collects water each spring, you might be unknowingly creating the perfect breeding environment for mosquitoes. In Pennsylvania, swimming pools often stay covered until late May, but by then, mosquito season is already well underway.
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) held its annual volunteer service event, Renewal & Remembrance, on July 16 at Arlington National Cemetery.
Pesticides are powerful tools, but they should only be used when other integrated pest management strategies have failed or when an infestation is too large to manage naturally. To make an informed choice, it's important to assess both the risks and benefits, just like we do when we decide to wear a seatbelt or buy a safer car.
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.
Eggshells may seem like kitchen waste, but they offer real benefits for your garden. From enriching compost and boosting soil health to naturally deterring pests, eggshells are an easy, eco-friendly way to support stronger, healthier plants.
In a statement on Thursday, DuPont said it is in talks with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on “the most effective way to implement our recommendation of a voluntary suspension of sale of DuPont Imprelis herbicide, and a product return and refund program.”
Dog urine on grass is a common problem for dog owners. The urine from dogs can cause unsightly spots in the lawn and kill grass. There are many things you can do to protect grass from dog urine damage.
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.
Phone and email scams happen every year, and every year people get cheated out of a few hundred dollars or worse. And unfortunately, the items being sold range from everything from insurance, medicines, vacations, to even pesticides. We all need to be wary when responding to these offers.
