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Fall is beginning to show!

Gardens & YardsAugust 26, 202415KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By: Gary Garner Sr. Like it or not Fall is right around the corner. Summer is slowly ending. Our summer plants are beginning to shut down. Production of summer vegetables is less each day. Tomatoes are smaller with more blemishes. We can try to stretch summer crops but only…

October Do’s & Don’ts

Gardens & Yards, LandscapingSeptember 30, 202316KViews 0Likes 0Comments

One of the big fall considerations is what should be done to or with our lawns. The last few weeks we have had plentiful rainfall and pleasant temperatures. Most lawns look good, especially for the time of year. With all the rain grass has been growing most of the summer. Lawns have had to…

Spring Crazy!

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn Care, Plant Care, Vegetable GardenFebruary 19, 20234KViews 0Likes 0Comments

SPRING CRAZY By: Gary Garner Sr. Gardner’s mostly are simple, positive, happy people. We generally try to make the world a better place. Yet, all too many times, in our eagerness to do so we fall a little on the crazy side. I will likely be taken to task for that remark. Think…

Is snow good or bad for lawns and landscapes?

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn CareJanuary 2, 20238KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By: Gary Garner III In general snow is beneficial for lawns and landscapes! Most people either love or hate snowy weather. I personally hope for a white Christmas and one or two “good” snowfalls! I define good as 6 inches or more (preferably more) of snow! Don’t send an icy wintery mixed mess my…

Fall Landscape Maintenance

Gardens & Yards, Landscaping, Lawn CareAugust 28, 202216KViews 0Likes 0Comments

FALL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE The days are still warm, lawns are green, but if you look closely the signs of fall are beginning to show. Even with all the rain we are enjoying grass is not growing quite as fast and while still green it doesn’t have that summer shine. The leaves on some…

Time Saving Yard Tips

Gardens & Yards, Lawn CareOctober 4, 20216KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By: Gary Garner Sr. I recently was trying to think of some tips that might save you time, labor and maybe a little money on your lawn care. The “Lazy Man” is always trying to find a quick, easy and cheaper way to care for his lawn Obviously, the easiest way is to hire someone to…

Dark green grass with fall leaves scattered

Fall Lawn Seeding

Gardens & Yards, Lawn CareSeptember 20, 20219KViews 0Likes 0Comments

FALL LAWN SEEDING - By: Gary Garner Sr. I have always been a strong advocate of early lawn seeding in the fall. If the weather has begun to cool and we receive a reasonable amount of rain I like to start fall seeding soon after mid-August. Many years you can seed up…

Best Time To Mow

Gardens & Yards, Lawn CareJune 2, 202117KViews 0Likes 0Comments

By Gary Garner Sr. I get many questions and see much written about the best time to mow your lawn. My answer is when you have time and when it's convenient to do so. I know this sounds flippant, but in today's busy world not everything can be done at the best time. If you work…