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Waiting until spring to clean up your garden and prune back perennials, trees, and shrubs can reduce cold damage and provide extra insulation to your plants through winter. But now that spring has finally arrived, what plants actually need pruning and what pruning techniques work best in spring?
Something is in bloom this month in nearly every location. From snowdrops and crocuses in Vermont to azaleas in North Carolina and pink evening primrose in Texas, color is popping up everywhere. April is a busy gardening month across all regions, with planting, pruning, and even weeding. Here are a few things to check off your garden to-do list this month.
Lawn aficionados—those who love to mow—tend to have strong opinions on whether it is best to mulch lawn clippings or bag them. While the mulching vs. bagging debate is dependent on several factors, there is one firm conclusion about lawn clippings that all turf scientists agree on: Clippings are rich in nutrients and should be recycled back into the landscape.
In spring, you've likely seen "weed-and-feed" products on the shelves of your local stores. They're often suggested as part of your regular lawn care efforts. But what are they exactly? There are numerous weed-and-feed formulations on the market. And just as much misinformation about how and when to use weed-and-feed. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.
When your lawn starts turning green as the weather warms up, it seems like it's truly springtime. A few simple care practices at this time of year will go a long way toward promoting a dense stand of healthy grass the rest of the season. Use these 6 tips to lead the way this spring, depending on your grass type.
Grass seed is the easiest and most economical way to start a cool-season lawn. But sometimes the seed can be slow to get going after planting. If it's been more than two weeks since seeding and you haven't seen any signs of growth, it's time to look at possible causes for the lack of germination. Use these 9 tips to figure out the potential problem, as well as the solutions so you'll soon see those tender green shoots sprouting.
