Keep it all Growing (Late Summer)
by Sally Cunningham
The summer gardening season, so long awaited, seems to pass so quickly—especially if people think of Labor Day as the end of the season. It is not! […]
Gardening and Yard Work in the height of summer
by Sally Cunningham By the end of July we are more than one-third through summer on the calendar, but this year it seems we’ve had months of summer already. And it’s been a season of extremes. I’ll suggest specific tips and priorities for some plant problems people ask about in late July, but first it’s […]
Landscape and Garden Checklist for May
by Sally Cunningham for Lakeside Sod/ Big Yellow Bag May is the turning point for gardeners and homeowners. We can finally get going outside, at full throttle (mostly). Most freezing nights are past, soil is getting warmer, and leaf and flower buds are bursting. So… what should you do first in the flower and vegetable […]
Lawn Tips for Early Spring
Your Lawn Early Spring is the time to assess your lawn and make plans for improvements and a season of proper care. What are you seeing? A general failure, poor color, and disappointing growth last year? The pH may be the problem. Plants do not thrive if they cannot take up the nutrients they need. An […]
Using Your Freshly Sodded Lawn: How Long Must You Wait?
Your freshly sodded lawn is in place and it’s looking great, right? But looks are a bit deceiving in this case, because while your lawn might immediately lookready for foot traffic and other activity upon installation, it’s actually not. Your new sod lawn needs time to establish a firm root system before you use it […]
Sod Install: How Long Does it Take? Planning ahead ensures a proper sod installation
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to enjoy a lush green sod lawn! You will notice many benefits once your beautiful sod lawn is installed. But to ensure your installation goes smoothly, plan ahead! Make sure you have all the right tools, extra help if you need it and the time to do the job properly. […]
Sod vs Seed
Sod vs Seed. The biggest considerations when choosing a new lawn are time and money. Think about how patient you will be in waiting for your new lawn and think about what your budget is. Seed or sod, the soil is prepared the same. Sod: If it is important to have a lawn that can […]