Every authority states unequivocally that fall is the best time to seed, preferably in September after the months of hottest weather and when there is a good moisture condition. If you seed in the fall the grass will thrive, but, nevertheless, the heaviest sales of seed are in the spring. If you do seed in spring, start as early as the weather permits so that there will be good root growth started before hot weather sets in.

May plantings usually suffer from competition with crab grass and other summer weeds as well as from heat and inadequate moisture. Usually it is best to make a temporary lawn of rye grass where seeding is necessary in late May or during the summer, and then turn this cover under… (more…)

Some thoughts for your planning phase if space is your biggest obstacle. Lately we have been talking about factors to consider when planning your garden. Well, for many of us, the lack of room outside is often the reason for not planning the garden we have always wanted. That doesn’t mean we should have to settle for a flower box or a few shrubs! While these options can certainly bring some light and pleasure into our homes, why not extend our living space to the out of doors? (more…)

Now that you have read about your family considerations, I have included some more thoughts on planning your garden. Although winter may not be the best time to spend time in your garden, working in your yard can still be exciting on a nice sunny day. It gets us out when we normally would stay indoors. Pruning trees, keeping up with our ponds and dreaming of new changes are always great-spirit lifters in the deep, dark of winter! If you decide to stay in, remember that in January many gardening catalogs show up on our doorsteps, and planning is still gardening right? (more…)

Your garden will serve many purposes throughout your life. I know mine has. It might serve as a retreat from your daily pressures. A great reward for your hard work and efforts. Or simply, your garden is a place where you can relax and enjoy your family and your home. For many of us, myself included, time spent within the garden is as close to perfect as I can get. Sometimes however, we get so involved in how we (I) feel while exploring within the borders, that we forget that a family garden should serve those same emotions for the people closest to us-our family. With that said, I have a few points I would like to pass on to (more…)