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Whether you’re new to lawn care, or a seasoned professional, our Lawn Care Learning Center will give you the answers to common questions about new lawns, lawn maintenance, mowing, rebuilding, fertilizing, thatch, aerating, and other popular topics.

Royal Organic Products Introduces COMPRO Natural Compost Pellets for Turf and Lawn Uses

June 3, 2015

Following the successful launch of its COMPELL compost pellet product for agricultural uses, Royal Organic Products is now introducing a similar natural organic compost pellet product (COMPRO) specifically tailored for turf and lawn applications. ...

NALP’s Myth-Busting Lawn Care Tips

April 7, 2015

After another chilly winter for much of the nation, springtime is when many people will roll up their sleeves and spend time in their yards. After tuning up the mower and sharpening the blades, most homeowners seek out the best ways to care for ...

Conserve Water this Summer in the Yard and Garden

July 23, 2014

The severe drought in California and throughout most of the West and Midwest has made water conservation a major priority this summer. But even in areas where drought is not currently an issue, it makes sense to treat water as the precious commodity ...

Higher Ethanol Blends Can Damage Your STIHL Equipment

July 3, 2014

STIHL equipment was designed to run on fuel containing no more than 10 percent ethanol. The same fuel you put in your car may not be the same fuel meant for your chain saw, trimmer, blower, or other STIHL outdoor power equipment.

Match Your Watering Gear to Your Garden Type

April 11, 2014

There’s one summertime chore you can’t get around: watering. Though buying a hose, sprinkler or watering can to help with the task might be tempting, one generic tool won’t solve every backyard watering challenge.

Defend Against Irritating Biting Bugs

April 11, 2014

Disease-carrying deer (or blacklegged) ticks and mosquitoes, pesky flies and midges (no-see-ums), and even annoying chiggers and ants don't stand a chance against Gardener's new Bug Me Not apparel.

New Products to Help Your Garden Thrive

April 7, 2014

The castings that worms produce as they eat organic matter are truly Mother Nature’s original fertilizer. In rural New York State, a creative agribusiness now uses millions of hungry worms to recycle organic waste and produce natural fertilizer..

Plant Bulbs During Fall for a Colorful Display of Flowers Come Spring

October 3, 2013

Spring-flowering bulbs—which include tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocuses—are among the most prized flowers in the garden.

Plant a Tree of Scarlet Halo Peaches

October 2, 2013

Plant a Scarlet Halo peach tree and you will enjoy beautiful pink blossoms in the spring and ready-to-eat fruit early in August. The fruits are juicy and sweet enough to eat right off the tree.

A Sturdy Gothic Arch Greenhouse Design Outlasts the Toughest Weather Conditions

September 6, 2013

Because of the high profile of the ridge, a Gothic Arch Greenhouse is perfect for growing taller specialty crops.