Planting grass seed based on calendar dates is a recipe for disappointment. Air temperature might feel perfect for fall lawn care, but what matters is happening several inches below ground where seeds ...

While many folks begin planting and doing spring lawn work when the daytime temperatures warm up, it’s the nighttime lows they should be watching, because the temperature of the soil is the best ...

After patiently waiting out winter, I'm ready to get outdoors and sow my seeds. But, I'm not relying on the sun alone to determine whether it's time – my soil thermometer tells me exactly when the ...

View post: Most Homeowners Treat Invasive Lawn Grass the Wrong Way—Here’s the Pro Guide to Killing It Without Harming Your Plants Plant grass seed early in spring to outpace heat and weeds. Optimal ...

The traditions that govern how we garden are losing their rationale. Despite the severe winter temps of late, our springs and summers really are warming too fast to ignore. In fact, they are warming ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Charles F. Marvin and Milton Whitney, ...

Do you know what the limestone said to the geologist? Please don’t take me for granite. Luckily, most of our garden soils aren’t that rocky. Soil and gardening go together like a hand in a leather ...