mowing the lawn: Caruso's Lawn Insects
- 09/16/11 10:57 AM
Contrary to popular belief, insects are not a common cause of residential lawn damage in California. Poor lawn care, especially improper watering and planting inappropriate grass species, are more likely causes of unhealthy or dying lawns. Disease-causing agents, excess or inappropriate use of chemicals such as fertilizer and herbicides or dog urine also produce lawn damage resembling that of insects. Many insects in the lawn are beneficial. Never apply an insecticide unless a damaging level of a known insect pest is confirmed. Insecticides are only effective if applied at the right time and in the right matter. Some insecticides may … (0 comments)
mowing the lawn: Caruso's Green Tip of the Day!
- 05/12/11 08:32 AM
Avoid using leaf blowers & other dust-production equipment. Make sure to use an electric lawn-mower instead of a gas-powered one. Don't forget to leave grass clippings on the yard - they decompose and return to nutrients to the soil. And that's your green tip of the day! … (3 comments)
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