Archives for March, 2010

Snow Mold: What Strange Bedfellow Is This?

Although snow molds are present in lawns, using these simple cultural controls will reduce its impact on lawns and landscapes.

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Dante’s Organic Garden

Spring has sprung; and the temptations of the gardens are in bloom. Dante’s Inferno is a poignant reminder of where the eternities will be spent by those practicing these gardening sins.

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Using Organic Fertilizers

Although there are organically approved fertilizers, the choice of materials, application times and rates need to be carefully thought out and based on whole-system management for a successful organic landscape.

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Soil Sampling: Soil Testing, Part II

Having your lawn and garden soil tested is not only environmentally responsible, but economical. This is the second to a four-part review in which we discuss the most critical part of soil testing: sampling.

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