Grasses, sedges, the leaves and shoots of trees and other woody plants are all on the menu. Fruit and berries are sometimes eaten too, while tree bark is taken when other food is scarce. What do deer eat on the ground? Deer will primarily eat browse (woody portion of leavesRead More →
“Calcium Chloride is very harmful to the environment and should never be used”. “Calcium Chloride can kill your plants and animals. It is a terrible chemical.” What liquid kills weeds permanently? Yes, vinegar does kill weeds permanently and is a viable alternative to synthetic chemicals. Distilled, white, and malt vinegarRead More →
The best time for fall grass planting is right around Labor Day. This will give the new seedlings enough time to get established before winter, while avoiding the hot summer temps. Keep an eye on the weather forecast. A heat wave or cold snap will make it difficult for newlyRead More →
The best shade tolerant grass to choose from include St. Augustine grass and Zoysia (warm-season grass). Cool-season grass types for low light conditions would be Ryegrass, tall fescue, and fine fescue. Instead of planting just one species, you could also choose to mix grass seed to get a sun andRead More →
Step 1: Till the Soil. Prepare the ground carefully. … Step 2: Add Amendments and Fertilizer. … Step 3: Rake the Soil. … Step 1: Soak the Seeds. … Step 2: Dry the Seeds. … Step 3: Plant the Seeds. … Step 4: Cover the Seeds With Mulch. … StepRead More →
Armyworms and Cutworms. When you find large, up to 2 inches long, brown-colored caterpillars chomping on your grass, you’re likely dealing with armyworms or cutworms. … Sod Webworms. … White Grubs. … Billbugs. … Treating Grass-Eating Pests. … Applying Nematodes. What do beetles feed on? Diet. They feed on plants,Read More →
Longer grass will keep the soil cooler and that means you’re not going to use as much water. To keep your lawn as healthy as possible during a drought,” concludes Mann, “longer is better.” Can you mow lawn during drought? Adding to Drought Damage You can conserve moisture by notRead More →
It has been found that grass carp may only eat Eurasian watermilfoil after native plants have been consumed (IL DNR 2009). To achieve control of Eurasian watermilfoil generally means the total removal of more palatable native aquatic species before the grass carp will consume Eurasian watermilfoil. What will eat milfoil?Read More →
Provided it hasn’t been treated with weedkillers, old turf makes terrific compost. Simply stack it, grass side down, into a neat heap in a sunny corner. Over time – and we’re talking a couple of years – the grass will decompose and be broken down into plant nutrients. What doRead More →
Without existing grass to help, the seeds may not get enough moisture and may dry out. Covering the seeds can help lock in moisture to keep them from drying out, so they can sprout more successfully. Will grass seed germinate faster if covered? Covered grass seed will germinate at higherRead More →