by Alex Lafreniere | May 17, 2020 | Lawn & Garden
First, let’s get to the quick answer, then we’ll walk through a bit of a story through multiple generations that illustrates the ideas of open-pollinated, heirloom, and hybrid (F1) seed genetics. Heirloom seeds have been genetically inter-bred from original...
by Alex Lafreniere | Jan 15, 2020 | Lawn & Garden
NoneStarting a vegetable garden indoors is more attainable in 2020 than ever before. Costs of LEDs are dropping, more and more gardening supplies are available on Amazon. And the web is exploding with new information on how to maximize your results from every...
by Alex Lafreniere | Jan 12, 2020 | Lawn & Garden
Your neighbors or maybe you yourself are in the habit of dethatching every spring. But is thatch really a problem? How much is too much? Should I be de-thatching every year? Well… it depends! Thatch is good for your lawn up to 1/2” thick. The layer of dead organic...
by Alex Lafreniere | Jan 12, 2020 | Lawn & Garden
Caring for a new sod lawn is all about ample watering, and limited traffic. Water like a maniac for the first two weeks. Use a watering timer. Wait 2 weeks before mowing. Install the same day it’s delivered, re-schedule the delivery if you’re not ready....
by Alex Lafreniere | Jan 11, 2020 | Lawn & Garden
Composting should be covered to retain moisture and keep in heat. Heat and moisture speed the reproduction of microorganisms which breaks down the organic matter faster. Too much water can create anaerobic conditions which slows composting. Covering prevents this by...
by Alex Lafreniere | Jan 10, 2020 | Lawn & Garden
What is sodding? Sodding is a method of transplanting mature grass. The grass is grown to full size, and harvested into rolls that can be laid down on your yard. The grass comes rooted into a layer of soil. The roots quickly recover and extend down, anchoring your...
