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New report highlights nutrient, algae issues on Lake of the Woods
March 5, 2021
The report from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency indicates phosphorus levels in Lake of the Woods need to decrease by 17.3% to reach federal standards.
Read MoreGeorgia Clipping — Spring is in the air
March 5, 2021
Mar 2, 2021 “Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” — Algernon Charles Swinburne. “There is no time like Spring, when life’s alive in everything.” — Christina Georgina Rossetti. “If we had no winter the spring would not be so pleasant.” — Anne Bradstreet. “It was a perfect spring afternoon, and the air was filled with vague, roving scents, as if the earth exhaled the sweetness of hidden flowers.” — Ellen Glasgow.
Read MoreWhen’s the perfect time to fertilize your lawn?
February 26, 2021
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – February started as a soaker, but now we have stepped across the puddles and are ready for drier and warmer days. Not only is it pleasant to get outside, it’s a perfect time to prepare our lawns for the beginning of our growing season.
Read MoreCarol O’Meara: Spring lawn care
February 26, 2021
By CAROL O'MEARA | CSU Cooperative Extension PUBLISHED: February 23, 2021 at 4:40 p.m. | UPDATED: February 23, 2021 at 4:40 p.m. The warm weather ahead of the bitter cold snap had many people thinking of spring chores. The recent storms with their snowfall were a welcome drink for parched landscapes, and one of the first plants to show their appreciation after the thaw is lawns.
Read MoreThe American lawn is under attack. But here’s how it can help our environment
February 26, 2021
BY DENNIS PATTON SPECIAL TO THE STAR FEBRUARY 24, 2021 05:00 AM The all-American lawn has come under attack in recent years. The perfect green lush carpet that was once seen as a status symbol is now viewed, by some, as a waste of precious resources, providing little benefit to the environment. The amount of water, fertilizer and chemicals used in caring for the lawn can be debated. What cannot be debated is the importance of ground cover. The matter in question is how it is maintained...
Read MoreFeds Freeze Out Frost Fix for Southern States.
February 19, 2021
Why is the EPA impeding technological innovations that could save American farmers billions?
Read MoreHow the Perfect Lawn Became a Symbol of the American Dream
February 19, 2021
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Read MoreLawn calendar for cool-season grasses
February 19, 2021
Updated: Feb 13, 2021, 4:00 PM The following suggestions are for cool-season grasses such as Kentucky bluegrass or tall fescue. zoysiagrass, bermudagrass, and buffalograss are warm-season grasses and require a different maintenance regime. A warm-season grass calendar will be covered in a later newsletter. March Spot treat broadleaf weeds if necessary. Treat on a day that is 50 degrees or warmer. Rain or irrigation within 24 hours of application will reduce effectiveness. April
Read MoreLearn if, when, why and how to fertilize your lawn this spring
February 19, 2021
Mark Tancig Guest columnist Soon, Leon County and the Big Bend will be greening up as we enter our next north Florida spring. Before long, you’ll feel the need to get outside in the sunshine and play/work in the yard. For many homeowners, taking care of the lawn is of primary importance.
Read MoreCounty Commissioners Schedule Public Hearing on Changes to Fertilizer Ordinance
February 19, 2021
By Casey Owens on February 17, 2021 7 Comments At Tuesday’s meeting, the Leon County Board of County Commissioners voted to schedule a public hearing for an ordinance amending the county’s current fertilizer ordinance.
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