Tag Archives: Lawns

Does cutting a lawn treated with pesticides and fertilizes release chemicals into the air?

Chaucer asked: After it’s rained several times, is it OK to cut the lawn after pesticide and fertilizer treatment? Does this cause any chemicals or toxins from the aforementioned to get up into the air? If it does, could they … Continue reading

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How to keep my neighbors lawn grass from invading mine?

LWIRE98 asked: I am fixing to plant Zoysia grass for my lawn and my neighbor has St. Augustine. I believe Zoysia is more dense and will overtake his lawn. I need to know how to keep the two seperate(from growing … Continue reading

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How do I create a flower garden around a tree? I am a beginner in gardening and planting?

Inge asked: I have an old tree in front of my home. I like to add a flower bed around the tree, but I am new to planting and gardening. Also, my lawn needs a lot of care. Last year … Continue reading

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How is mowing a lawn a good thing?

BS9999 asked: Curious. I have read in some places that mowing a lawn can be good to prevent grassy weeds and in other places that by mowing it weakens the grass and so fertilizing can help keep the lawn well … Continue reading

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What is the correct way to manage my lawn?

niupt2k asked: I like in the Chicago area and have moved into a new home (8 years old). I am unaware of the previous owner’s lawn care techniques. The reason for my question is that today I saw my first … Continue reading

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