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- Q.Lawn Mulching Via Robot Lawnmowers Returns Cuttings To The Soil. What About Feed’n’weed Chemicals ?? - I am thinking about buying a robot lawnmower because I am 80 yrs old and have angina. Normally ...
- Q.When Should Fallen Tree Leaves Be Removed From Gardens? - Should fallen tree leaves be removed in the winter, after all the leaves have fallen? Or, is it better to ...
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- Q.How Long After Multiple Storms ’til I Mow My Lawn? - In the UK for about the last month we have been battered by gale force storms. I'm hoping to cut ...
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February 21, 2020Q.Lawn mulching via robot lawnmowers returns cuttings to the soil. What about feed’n’weed chemicals ??
I am thinking about buying a robot lawnmower because I am 80 yrs old and have angina. Normally I would scarify my lawn after applying a combined feed 'n' weed / moss killer, then REMOVE the clippings. I imagine that it would be unwise to use a robot or any mulching lawnmower until the feed 'n 'weed had been removed. Am I right ?
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GKH_Susan on
February 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The cuttings put organic matter back into the soil. The fertilizer and herbicide will degrade in time as the grass cuttings decompose.
Mow at a high setting, about 3 inches, and mow weekly or often enough so you are not taking off more than about 1/3 of the blade at one time.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-mowing-tips.htm
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- Asked by
sharonjo4 on
February 22, 2020
29687Q.When Should Fallen Tree Leaves Be Removed From Gardens?
Should fallen tree leaves be removed in the winter, after all the leaves have fallen? Or, is it better to leave them in flower beds and around bushes until the following year? Should they be removed early in the year (January/February when the ground is still cold), or leave them on the ground until early spring (March?) when the ground is warmer.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It's better to remove them in fall. Those on the lawn can be run over with a mulching mower and left to decompose and add nutrients to the lawn. If the leaves are small, they can be left on flower beds or under bushes as mulch. However, if the leaves are large or thick, they can pack down and promote disease. Large leaves are best removed and composted or chopped up and used as mulch. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/mulching-with-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-leaves.htm
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honestman on
February 25, 2020
20837Q.When Should I Put Down Weed And Feed And Grass Seed?
I think i used the wrong seed and have little flowers coming up in the yard. Also, can i use Kentucky blue and tall fescue together? thanks.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This should be done as the grass starts to green up for the year for the best results.
It is a good idea to seed with multiple grasses to be sure that the area is covered well, and to make sure that the grass thrives in all conditions.
Here are some articles that will help you : https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-fertilizer-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/overseeding-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-seeding-tips.htm
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February 27, 2020Q.castor oil for lawn and garden
I saw an article by Bonnie L. Grant that talked about castor oil. I found an oil at Bulk Apothecary that is much less expensive than other sources. Do you know if this is OK? I have read that unscented is less good but rodents mostly use taste and not smell so the scent seems at least partially irrelevant to me. A BA rep. says it's for cosmetic purposes but they may not know about it's other uses. Do you know about this? Thank you, Ron
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I have not used it, but I understand it works well if the weekly applications are kept up. I don't know about your specific oil, but go ahead and try it and see if it works, too.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/treating-pests-with-castor-oil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/vole-control.htm
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lorric372 on
March 6, 2020
Coventry, UKQ.How Long After Multiple Storms ’til I Mow My Lawn?
In the UK for about the last month we have been battered by gale force storms. I'm hoping to cut my grass over the next week, however it's long after being left for winter and then the rain that it's still wet, and the soil underneath is quite "clay like" (aka when you stand on it the grass smushes down and the mud is tacky). How long would you leave it?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would leave it until your mower can handle the conditions. Unfortunately, there is no real way to give a timeline. It will dry as fast as the humidity, and other conditions, allow.
You may contact the manufacturer of your mower to see what they recommend. Some mowers can handle wet grass, and some will bog down and only make a mess.
This article will offer tips on maintaining your lawn: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-mowing-tips.htm
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March 8, 2020Q.Need a lawn grass for dogs, heat, part sun/shade
I have 3 large dogs (lots of poop which I scoop). It's part shade part sun and I live in Dallas Texas. Help!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.A drought tolerant grass is probably in order that tolerates shade, such as zoysia.
https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/library/landscaping/turfgrass-selection-for-texas/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/specific/zoysia/no-fuss-lawns-with-zoysia-grass.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
headdi on
March 18, 2020
Hoover, AL 35226Q.What Lawn Grasses Do You Aerate? Saint Augustine Or Bermuda? We Have Both.
We have been advise to aerate both grasses, however we feel that it would hurt the St. Augustine.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.All grasses benefit from aerating over time. This article will offer information on how to do so: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/aerating-your-lawn.htm
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