Lawns

I Have A Lawn and Plan To Keep It

What an outrageous thing to ask homeowners everywhere to tear up their lawns and plant pollinator friendly native plants. Lawns do serve an important function. They help clean the air, trap carbon dioxide, reduce erosion from stormwater runoff, improve soil, … Continue reading

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Viola sororia (common blue violet)

What you have is Viola sororia, common blue violet. It is native to eastern North America. It is known by many names, meadow violet, purple violet, wooly blue violet, hooded violet, dog violet, and wood violet. As you know, the … Continue reading

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What Do You Do About Leaves On Your Lawn? by Carol Anderson

There seems to be some controversy about whether or not to rake up your leaves in the fall. I have come across several articles putting forth conflicting points of views. I am going to try to sort through the information … Continue reading

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What Is Lawn Rust and How to Fix It by Carol Anderson

I was recently asked a question about a rusty coloured lawn that leaves a orange powder on your shoes when you walk through it. This is something that I have not come across before so I set out to find … Continue reading

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