Insects and Their Control: Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera frugiperda)
Karen The fall army worm is the caterpillar of a moth. It is native to the tropical regions of the western hemisphere from the United States to Argentina but overwinters in…
Book Review: Lawn Gone!
What is it about your lawn that you find so desirable? Whatever it is you may think differently about your lawn after you read Pam Penick’s book, Lawn Gone! The…
Weeds and Their Control: Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus)
Anyone who has had yellow nutsedge in their lawn knows what a terrible problem it can be. Its leaves resemble grass but grow more quickly and so make the lawn…
Weeds and Their Control: Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon)
Bermudagrass is a perennial grass native to India and Africa and was introduced into North America in 1751. It is now found in most of the continental United States and…
Book Review: The Organic Lawn Care Manual: A Natural, Low-Maintenance System for a Beautiful, Safe Lawn
The passion for a beautiful lawn is nothing new, going back to at least the early nineteenth century, but the concept of having a beautiful lawn without using chemicals is…
Plant Profile: Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
You can’t beat perennial ryegrass for quick germination, when you want to start a new lawn or fix holes in an old one. Added to that, it is easy to…