In a recent CNN.com Article earth worms were touted as possible saviors of our environment and soil. Worms eat about their body weight in Organic matter every day. The waste from worms is very beneficial to the soil. The problem is many of our soils today lack organic matter so there is little for the […]
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A recent article in the Canton, Illinois, Daily Ledger had some good insight to lawn care. Part of the strategy including Topdressing and Aeration. Seeding the thin areas was also discuseed. To read more go to the following site; www.cantondailyledger.com/articles/2007/09/20/news/news11.txt You may need to find someone with a Topdresser and an Aerator to do some […]
August is the time to begin attacking thatch in you turf. Thatch is a build up of roots and stems derived from turfgrass. Thatch can create problems in turf because it creates an environment for diseases and pests in the thatch layer. To help alleviate this problem aeration and topdressing are the best answer. The […]
Trying to make your own compost can be challenging if the process is not managed properly. A helpful web site on making compost is www.basic-info-4-organic-fertilizers.com . This site will help you with information on how to make it work. The author gives you seven steps for a good compost pile.
A recent article in the Kansas City Star, Kansascity.com, written by master gardener Jim Braswell touts the value of adding compost to the soil. Jim explains that compost is partly decomposed organic matter and is created by soil inhabiting micro-organisms that break down plant tissue and turn it into a rich humus. Jim also states […]
Today many of the lawns in the newer subdivisions have a hard time surviving due to the fact that when the lawn was established there was little topsoil present and very little organic mater in the soil profile. The oganic matter in composts promotes microbial activity and provides better water holding capabilities for the soil […]
The June 22, 2007 issue of ”The Kiplinger Letter”, spent the total first page of their newsletter talking about the shortage we will see in the water supply and some things that are being done to help. Unfortunately they forgot one thing that solves two problems, Topdressing sports fields and lawns with Compost. Compost in […]
Right now a large part of the Southeast is experiencing very dry conditions. Since the soils in the Southeast are made up of primarily clay or sandy soils Topdressing with compost can be a big plus. The compost in the clay soils helps granulate the soil increasing soil particle size so that water can permeate […]
The topdressing season has begun and more and more people are asking me about linear aeration and how it works. Linear aertion is a new tool that will be used in place of core aeration because it allows the user to do the topdressing first and then the aeration. This is important because after you […]
An article in seattlepi.com written by Ann Lovejoy shared a technique for treating some patchy soggy lawn areas. The idea originally came from John Caine a designer at Joy Creek Nursery In Scappoose, Ore. First, mow the lawn as short as possible. Second, spread 1” of clean 1/4” crushed stone over the area. Third, spread […]