Archive for the “Lawn & Garden” category
The Inside Scoop on Melting Agents
by Morrisons on January 2, 2013
We’ve already had that first snow storm of the season around the holidays followed by a blast of arctic temperatures. Nobody wants to be “that neighbor” that didn’t shovel or de-ice their property, but what’s the difference between rock salt (…)
Putting Your Garden to Sleep for the Winter
by Morrisons on October 20, 2012
Now that we’ve had several hard frosts it’s time to put your garden to sleep for a long nap. As a rule of thumb all planting beds should be mulched for the winter. If they are beds with woody ornamentals (…)
What’s With My Lawn? Red Thread.
by Morrisons on June 7, 2012
With wet, cold weather coming back, the number one question from our customers is “what are the pink spots on our lawn?” Many customers are bringing in patches of grass that are partially brown with touches of pink through it. (…)
Dig Deep, Wide and Get Off to a Great Start.
by Morrisons on May 31, 2012
Picking the right plant for the right spot is the first step in getting a new plant established in the landscape. After that, the quality of the planting job goes along way towards a successful addition to your landscape. We (…)
Digging New Fingerling Potatoes.
by Morrisons on April 20, 2012
Last year I happened to find in an upscale grocery store, a pint container of these multicolored fingerling potatoes for an outrageous price. They were all superb and totally different in taste. After an extensive search this last winter, I (…)
Grow Your Own Way
by Morrisons on May 21, 2011
Are the senses ever more alive than they are in the garden? The aroma of chopped lemon thyme, the subtle mediterranean taste of an oil infused with rosemary, the vibrant tri-color presentation of a salad with your own tomato, basil, (…)
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Lawn
by Morrisons on May 1, 2011
The infestation starts to appear sometime in April. One by one you notice the ominous signs of activity in your neighborhood. First they gain a noticeable foothold up the street, then you spy them in your neighbors lawn. Finally they (…)
Fear Not the Bamboo
by Morrisons on March 13, 2011
You can’t swing a stick and not see a bamboo product these days. Look at the Sunday paper or any major design magazine and you’ll see bamboo floors, bamboo housewares, clothing, sporting goods, you name it. It’s undeniable, bamboo is (…)
Rodent Myths
by Morrisons on January 5, 2010
Over the years, many popular magazines and movies have featured stories about rodents. This article from Agway contains the myths, misconceptions or half-truths commonly heard from people about the rodents in their neighborhoods.
