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I've accepted the fact that many things I do on a regular basis are probably not good for the environment. I'm probably wasteful with energy and clean water in my home. I enjoy driving quite a bit, as recreation as well and transportation. I'm...
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I never thought the day would come when fertilizer would make front page news in The Wall Street Journal. Yet it has happened, time and time again. How much will homeowners and lawn care providers be willing to pay to keep their lawns green? A $15 bag...
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In my days as a lawn care operator, one of the calls I was less than enthusiatic to receive was a call from a new homeowner in a brand new development. The question 'Hey Mr. Professional, help me establish a lawn.' Typical of most new developments...
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A year ago this spring, my kids and I planted 6 sunflower seeds outside our garage. My son was 3, and had no experience with growing things. I thought it would be a good opportunity to see something sprout from a seed and grow, given the right conditions...
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It's Spring and we all have the itch to get started on our lawns. To effectively manage lawn problems it is critical to understand the problem and the choices available to correct those problems and choose your options wisely. Your yard is an extension...
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When I think about my favorite room in the house I always say my backyard! My wife Kim and I sit out back virtually every night and often will eat outside when the weather permits. The yard is so peaceful and so inviting. The yard cushions much of the...
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Like most Americans, I’m trying to be nicer to my planet. I want to leave this world in better shape than when I got here. But the more I’ve read about carbon offsets and people buying carbon credits when they take a trip or buy an SUV, the more cynical...
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Greetings, fellow yard enthusiasts. I thought I would share my expertise on spring fertilization, as this is something my neighbors often ask me about. One component of a solid lawn care program is to have healthy turf that out competes weeds for sunlight...
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Seed for Thought: Five Easy Ways Anyone Can Improve Their Green Space No matter what the climate or situation, every homeowner can enjoy the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits that come from caring from your lawn and landscape. Proper care...
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For many Americans, poinsettias are a symbol of the Christmas holidays. Their radiant color will brighten up your home, even in the dark of winter, and something about their specific shade of red really works for me. The connection of poinsettias to Christmas...
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My neighbor and I had a bit of a wager going, concerning the number of lawn mowings left in the season. My contention was that with the temperatures only recently dropping into our classic fall weather in these parts, we were bound to be cutting the grass...
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Bradford Pear trees are probably the most commonly used landscape tree in my area, and their prevalence tends to dilute the fact that they really are nice trees. They have shiny foliage that they keep long into the fall. Their leaves stay green for a...
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Work is always easier when you know you're helping someone out. Last weekend my older brother Ben and I descended on my parents' house to help them with some yard work. For years when we were younger, our time in the summer was measured out in yard work;...
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If someone had asked me if I had a favorite tool a year or so ago... I would not have had an answer since all my landscaping and gardening tools were simply there to help me make a living, but... When a back injury forced me to retire from professional...
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Ed Wood was an American film director who made some of the worst movies ever committed to acetate. He truly gave the term "B-Movie" a standard by which all others were judged. These movies were terrible to the point of being unwatchable, and by all accounts...
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