Summer is in full-swing – even though it looks and feels significantly different this year. While you may be trading your beach or international vacation for a staycation, it’s still important to get some sun and fresh air, appreciating all the great outdoors has to offer. This season, we challenge you to step into the … Continued
Holiday plants bring the smells and colors of the season to your favorite spaces, be it under the mistletoe, next to the Christmas tree or draped across the fireplace mantel. For the happiest and most festive holiday yet, here are 12 plants that can add holiday cheer to your home or serve as the gift … Continued
The fall season’s mild temperatures make for the perfect opportunity to refresh your outdoor space. There’s a lot of information out there, so we’re here to help you spot garden gimmicks and find products and solutions that will actually benefit your home & lawn. We share the facts behind common home & lawn care myths … Continued
Back-to-school season means new curriculum, school supplies and afterschool activities, but it doesn’t have to mean giving up quality time with your kids. Teaming up on simple home & lawn care projects like gardening can be a fun way to stay connected as summer comes to an end. Here are a few garden projects … Continued
Of course, this is our old friend, crabgrass. When we see crabgrass in a lawn that has been treated with a preventive control, all things being equal, we can usually find a secondary cause for its presence. For instance, in the photograph above the crabgrass is growing adjacent to an asphalt driveway. Why is that … Continued
Debug the West has officially begun. First stop, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Sacramento! On Friday, June 10, RISE teamed up with local landscaper, John Williams from Terra Care & Associates and local vector control specialist, Luz Maria Rodriguez from the Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District, to help members of the … Continued
Dr. John Stier, environmental turfgrass extension specialist, professor and chair of the Dept. of Horticulture-University of Wisconsin, Madison. Spring time always gets people excited about their lawns. Store shelves are stocked with lawn care products and advertisements are on TV and in the Sunday paper for grasses, mowers, and fertilizers. Our lawns need three things to grow well: … Continued
Cathie Lavis is a professor of horticulture at Kansas State University. Her expertise includes landscaping, arboriculture, irrigation, and landscape contracting. She provides insight for homeowners and gardeners on plant care, selection, and more. Water and air are necessitates of life, not only to you and me, but also to the grass that grows in our lawns. … Continued
A commonly repeated definition of a “weed” is “an unwanted plant.” This broad definition can make the process of identifying – and controlling – weeds a bit daunting. But understanding a few common weeds, and particularly learning about those that may pose health or wellness dangers, is an important first step toward maintaining safe, healthy … Continued
April is National Lawn Care Month and that means it is time for you to get outside and starting working on your lawn and garden. A lawn can do more than just be a source of pride for American homeowners. A lush, green lawn can reduce allergies, boost real estate value and lower the amount … Continued