A Game of InchesA Game of Inches So you're coaching Little League and got stuck with groundskeeping duties? Turn it to your team's advantage. For years, pro groundskeepers have played the role of tenth man for the home team. If you have a hot-fielding unit, then cut the infield grass extra-short to make it harder on opponents with weaker gloves. Favor the...
A Gardener's Guide to Frost A Gardener's Guide to Frost How to Predict When It's Coming and What to Do About It It's late fall. The sky is blue, and the sun is bright. Then your local weather forecaster ruins everything with these chilling words: Possible frost tonight. Once the initial panic subsides, reason sets in. Frost is a local event, and it's...
A Guide to Low Maintenance GardeningMaintenance Gardening Guide Imagine if you could reduce the amount of hard work needed to maintain your garden, and at the same time keep it in shape for longer! Imagine being able to have more time to enjoy relaxing in your garden rather than working in it! Well, here's the good news... you can! By following even a few of the ideas...
A Tip from the GroundcrewTip From the Groundcrew The guys on the grounds crew know that you shouldn't mow a tall, wet lawn because you can damage the grass blades. But there are times you absolutely have to cut it. Like when a home stand begins or when relatives are coming over to your house. So here's a little advice they gave me and I'll pass it along to you....
All About ClochesAll About Cloches These frost-protection devices are a great way to extend any growing season Gardeners are always trying to extend boundaries by squeezing in just one more tomato plant, or planting a shrub that should grow in a warmer climate zone. And we'd all like to find a way to stave off Jack Frost for a while before he ends our...