Lawn Care Water

Coordinator of the Sierra Club's Water Quality Campaign, Cris Costello, says that the only beneficiaries would be the pest control and fertilizer companies. To regulate water pollution, pest control and fertilizer companies are not allowed to distribute services when it rains. If the current bills are passed (SB 604 and HB 421), companies would be given the OK to fertilize during what is now known as the "summer rainy season ban. Almost 50 ordinances up and down the gulf coast would be affected by the passing of Senate Bill 604 and House Bill 421. Commercial applicators that work for the pest control and fertilizer companies undergo a 70-minute training that allows them to self-regulate when it comes to the pollution of local waterways. With rainy season around the corner, the Sierra Club is concerned about the possibility of local urban fertilizing bans being overturned.

Consider: We waste so much ground water by watering the lawn in the afternoon heat, when it evaporates before the soil can absorb it. Watering at daybreak is far more effective as any other time of day, before the heat of the day can burn the... The water Mother Nature has been dropping on our lawns today got me thinking about what we need to do to keep our lawns hydrated once Mother Nature starts getting stingy with the H2O. Not all lawns need the same amount of water. And it's also important to determine how much water your lawn actually requires.

Evaluating Green Communities: Part 3

This conserves vast amounts of energy and water: think about the resources used to take care of several pools versus those used for one pool. Trails and sidewalks also make a community walkable and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Event advance: “Show Me the Green” water quality workshop

Landscaping, lawn care and nursery companies are encouraged to attend the one day workshop to be informed of the cutting edge landscaping techniques that can be used to protect lake water quality. The workshop will also educate lake-front and second

Ads for Lawn-Care Brand Take a Highland Fling

A new campaign is celebrating the green, green grass of home with a new brand character who is meant to bring to life a familiar line of lawn-care products. The character is named Scott, and he is Scottish, and those clues may tip you off to the brand

5 common turf diseases

In “The Organic Lawn Care Manual,” Paul Tukey recommends caution with watering in areas with hot, humid weather. Water early in the morning instead of in the evening, as wet grass is more susceptible to the spread of fungus overnight.

Spring lawn care

Once the night temperatures creep into the mid-50s, warm season turf grasses such as centipede, zoysia, Bermuda and St. Augustine begin their active growth. By providing your turf grass with the proper fertility, care and water, you will end up with an

The homeowner's lawn care and water quality almanac

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Green Living

The Complete Guide to Organic Lawn Care, Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply