Why not? Remember, just before a snow, top dress with a light sprinkle of soil so the birds don’t think you’re a horticultural philanthropist.

Yes, but you should NOT use a high nitrogen fertilizer. You should use a starter fertilizer which is low in nitrogen. You should be able to find a starter fertilizer at your local hardware store or nursery. See similar questions...

We seed our lawns at the time of the spring clean-up, and will continue spot seeding as needed through late May as the weather permits. From late August through early October, we seed and make lawn repairs as needed. See similar questions...

Yes. Seed may be kept for the producer to sow on their farm for their own usage. Subsequent seed (ie 2nd or later generations) or product from the later generations may not be sold/traded/bartered etc as propagating material without the grantees authorisation. See similar questions...

No, you must either kill weeds first and then wait 3-4 weeks to seed, or seed first and then wait until the new seed has germinated and been mowed at least twice (about six weeks) before applying a broadleaf weed killer. See similar questions...

You can use our environment guide, or contact us directly and we can help you determine the right amount of seed for all of your needs. See similar questions...

In this case, it is essential to check information on the bag. Because weed killers vary in their ability to linger and prevent seed from coming up, the answer will depend on the product. Always follow the label directions. Crabgrass Preventer: Do not sow seed within 4 months of applying crabgrass preventer. By fall, which is the best time to sow seed of cool-season grasses anyway, you should get good results from seeding. See similar questions...

Ensure your grass is cut short enough (but not scalped) to prevent it from "laying over" under deep snow cover. A 2 to 2-1/2 inch cutting height should be sufficient. It's actually best to gradually lower your cutting height over the final three cuts of the year, instead of trying to do it all in one final cut. Shorter grass is less likely to suffer from snow mold disease. See similar questions...

In the fall it is a good time to put down a fall fertilizer that has a high middle (phosphorus) number. This helps to may the roots stronger for the winter. It is also a good time to put down some lime See similar questions...

Generally we are able to rectify this problem if the cause can be identified; as with drainage, it can stem from a variety of conditions. See similar questions...

In this situation the crops that can be re-sown in the spring, as long as 10 weeks have elapsed between application of Kerb and sowing of the subsequent crop, include field beans, broad beans, peas, chicory, radish, clover and lucerne. The most popular choice is normally to sow spring oilseed rape. See similar questions...

Summer time is not a good time to spray your plants and lawns with chemicals. Due to the warm temperature, it is easy to burn them. If you have to spray your plants with either insecticides or fungicides spray them on a cool summer night. See similar questions...

Tall Fescue is the most popular turfgrass in the mid-Atlantic region. It is a very adaptable grass, which grows in full sun or part shade. It is also the most heat and drought tolerant of the cool season grasses. Merrifield Tuff Play is a Tall Fescue blend mixed with a small amount of Kentucky Bluegrass. This combination of grasses develops a dense, wear resistant lawn for sun or part shade. Merrifield Shady Lawn Grass Seed is for use in heavy shade. See similar questions...

There could be several reasons, such as an iron deficiency, too high a pH or a lack of iron in the soil. I would suggest a soil test to determine the pH. We offer this service here at the Volusia County Extension Service, 3100 East New York Avenue (Route 44), Deland. The cost is $1 for three samples. We test each Thursday morning, so bring it to the center before then. If the pH is okay, try applying iron chelate in the area. Sedge is an indicator of over-irrigation. See similar questions...

Yes. Don't mow the lawn when the grass is wet. Also, mowing grass in the early morning or evening puts less stress on the lawn by avoiding the sun's full exposure. See similar questions...

New York University students live in nearly every neighborhood in the New York City area - from Staten Island to Riverdale, and from Jersey City to Jamaica, Queens. Many students reside in Manhattan or Brooklyn and seek convenient access to public transportation, and close proximity to NYU's main campus. In Manhattan, the East Village and Lower East Side are popular and have a large population of NYU students due to lower rents relative to other Manhattan neighborhoods (i.e. below 96th Street). See similar questions...

Our Lawn FAQ may have the answer under Lawn Renovation. Most likely, the spray you used will have worn off by the time you re-seed. Be sure to check out our Lawn Restore product when it comes to pumping up your lawn the natural way. See similar questions...

Aqua Shield?'s Telescopic Enclosure is designed and built especially with the colder climate areas such as Canada, Maine, Minnesota, Colorado (northern United States) in mind. Aqua Shield? Telescopic enclosure uses a thermal glazing specially manufactured to capture the sun's rays to create a warm enclosed environment while minimizing loss of heat generated by sun and water heater. A reinforced vinyl sweep attached to the frame sections seals in the warm air and keeps the drafts out. See similar questions...