How do I select and plant the right type of grass seed?
Jennifer Brennan provides tips on selecting the right seed for your lawn and how to plant it for best results.
Gardening column: Help plants survive dry spell
The hot, dry weather is causing most of us to feel stressed and worried about our gardens and landscapes. I thought today we would talk a bit about that, and maybe talking about it will help us relax and do what we can to protect and preserve the plants around our homes.
We had a very dry summer last year, and many of the perennials in my garden seemed to die. They came back this spring, so I learned from that experience that perennials will sometimes protect themselves by going dormant and that I should continue to water them because their roots still need to be hydrated to survive.
♦Grass will go dormant but will come back when late summer and fall rains begin.
♦If you planted grass seed this spring, continue to water that area of the lawn. New grass that isn't well-established will die out if not kept watered.
♦When the soil dries out, established plants will put their roots down further in the ground in search of moisture. When
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Gardening column: Help plants survive dry spell ♦Grass will go dormant but will come back when late summer and fall rains begin. ♦If you planted grass seed this spring, continue to water that area of the lawn. New grass that isn't well-established will die out if not kept watered. and more » |
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