Avoid using fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus between June 1st and September 30th. Use compost, a mixture of carbon-rich "browns" and nitrogen-rich "greens," as a natural fertilizer.

A green lawn is steeped in the American ethos — a first impression of a home and the care given to it. It is fundamentally just turf, but there is a point of pride taken in its appearance. It is a ...

How can I prevent winter annual weeds in my lawn? If your lawn has a history of winter annual weeds such as henbit, wild geranium, annual bluegrass, chickweed and lawn burweed, you can apply a ...

Chores I will gladly outsource to qualified professionals: oil changes, mammograms, colonoscopies, hair color, anything involving shingles, pipes, wires and/or drywall. And lawn care. Florida’s fickle ...

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