The Grass Doctor

Lime For Grass Lawns News

Nursery owner offers grub adviceThursday, June 9, 2011 @ 4:10AMHe knew something was wrong with his lawn when he noticed how dry the ground was at the beginning of spring, but Jason Bond said he didn't know he was dealing with the larva of the European chafer beetle until he heard the report on the news.

Parma councilwoman wants to create stricter penalties for neglected propertiesTuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 2:21PMA councilwoman wants the city to go harder after property owners who fail to maintain vacant houses and yards. Debbie Lime said that when the city is notified of a house in foreclosure, it should give the property owner a limited amount of time — perhaps 30 days — to hire a company that will improve the property.

Parma councilwoman wants to create stricter penalties for neglected propertiesTuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 2:21PMA councilwoman wants the city to go harder after property owners who fail to maintain vacant houses and yards. Debbie Lime said that when the city is notified of a house in foreclosure, it should give the property owner a limited amount of time — perhaps 30 days — to hire a company that will improve the property.

Taste test best for fruitless cherry treeFriday, May 27, 2011 @ 1:40PMQuestions and answers about lawns and gardens.

Taste test best for fruitless cherry treeFriday, May 27, 2011 @ 1:40PMQuestions and answers about lawns and gardens.

Lawns are sun loversFriday, May 27, 2011 @ 3:39AMA recent column on lawn care techniques touched a nerve with the many lawn lovers of the world.

Take steps now to be waterwise this summerWednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 2:04PMCHESTERFIELD - The Chesterfield County office of Virginia Cooperative Extension, in cooperation with the county's Planning and Utilities departments, is encouraging homeowners and businesses to consider the things that can be done now to prepare their la

There is a secret to defeating mossMonday, April 4, 2011 @ 4:02PMMoss, moss and more moss! It is in lawns everywhere this year, spreading vigorously and choking out those poor lawn grasses. In spite of all the lime and moss control applied, it seems to get worse. The problem with moss is our lack of understanding about why it grows in our lawns. We knock it back each year, but we never really seem to get rid of it. Let's start by looking at why moss grows.

December In The Garden:Cool helps bulbs set flowersFriday, December 3, 2010 @ 12:03AMLast weekend, my daughter and I planted 150 "Silverstream" tulip bulbs at my home.