How Get Your Lawn & Garden Through the Heat Wave: Summer is barely at the midway point and the heat has been stifling for man and plant alike.  Many gardens and lawns have wilted and shriveled.  But even for those unfortunate gardeners, there is still time to have beautiful summer landscapes with the right plants and techniques.

Drought tolerant plants make summer gardening easier, even in your lawn. Most lawns are a mixture of grasses, including Kentucky bluegrass.  That’s a cool-season grass that requires 1-2” of water a week and regular fertilization to keep a green lush look.  Of course, all that watering and fertilizing means you’ll be doing a lot of mowing to maintain a neat turf.  But there are a couple alternatives for the laid-back gardener.  (Read More...)

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Greenology: Greenway Grazing

I just read about urban grazing in an old magazine.  During WW1 President Wilson replaced the expensive White House lawn equipment with a flock of sheep.  The proceeds from the wool went to local charities.  Being green, saving green, and making green: the trifecta! Read more

Feature: Watering Techniques

The recent heat wave has people sweltering and gardens swooning. Watering is typically a relaxing task but in this type of weather it becomes a critical, demanding chore as plants can literally thirst to death in a couple days. Annuals and veggies are the first to dry up and die. (Our farmer friends, Chad and Danika, in Michigan are clearly sunburned from spending numerous hours every day watering their organic crops.) Newly planted perennials, shrubs, and trees are also at risk. Even established perennials and woodies can be forced into early dormancy if heat and drought are severe. (Read More...)

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Catch me on The Early Show on CBS, Thursday, July 29 talking about Summer Watering Techniques. (Watch the Video)

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