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 | Houseplants
It depends on the cause of the yellowing. Orchids, will shed older leaves naturally, and they yellow before they’re dropped. The orchid will naturally seal the point where the leaf falls off, preventing an entry point for an infection. If you cut the yellow leaf...
by Alex Lafreniere | Jan 10, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
One of the first and more annoying problems you’ll probably run into as you grow microgreens is mold. You can treat mold, but preventing it in the first place is even better. Microgreens go moldy because you’re created an environment perfect for fungus and other...
