Summer Lawn Care Considerations Most of the grasses commonly used in New Hampshire lawns are cool season grasses. This includes; Bluegrass, Fescue and Rye grass, all are sod forming turf grasses; they grow best when the soil temperature is around 60 degrees and at least 1 inch of water is applied each week.
Vegetable Garden Insect Pests and Disease: Prevention and Control So, our short New Hampshire growing season is in full swing. You spent the end of May preparing, selecting and planting the vegetables and herbs that you and your family love. While you wait for the plants to grow, mature and produce there are a few things you should know in order to prevent the loss of your crops to insects and disease.
Preventing Weeds with Safe ‘N Simple Pre-Emergence Weed Control Safe ‘N Simple® 9-0-0 provides weed control and an excellent source of slow-release nitrogen in an easy to spread crumble form.
Starting Seeds at Home When you grow your own seedlings, your transplants can be ready for the garden as soon as the danger of spring frost has passed, giving you a head start on Maine’s short gardening season.
Tips to Grow Great Seedlings at Home When planning to germinate your own seeds, three major factors should be considered first and foremost: soil moisture, temperature, and light.
Beneficial Insects & Spiders In Your Backyard Practical advice for encouraging beneficial arthropods from our friends at UNH.
Grow Great Blueberries at Home Practical advice for growing blueberries at home from our friends at UNH.
Recycled Garden Want to recycle worn out home goods our create your own tools? Check out these tips and tricks from our friends at UNH.
