Posts Tagged ‘organic lawn care’
Insights Learned at an IPM Class
I recently attended an inspirational and motivating IPM (Integrated Pest Management) class at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay, Maine. The 6-hour program amazed me with the new information I learned about insect and disease management concerning edible and ornamental gardens, as well as tree care. (Photo of beneficial ladybug larvae. Both ladybugs and the…
Read MoreGIVE YOUR LAWN AN ORGANIC POWER BOOST THIS SPRING!
Espoma’s chemical-free lawn program nurtures lush, rich green lawns that are kid, pet and planet friendly. All Espoma Organic Lawn Products are specifically formulated to provide 2.5 times more slow release nitrogen (SRN) than conventional lawn programs. And you don’t have to worry about burning the lawn with this slow-release fertilizer that also builds healthy…
Read MoreIF YOU CAN’T GARDEN OUTDOORS, PUT ON YOUR INDOOR GARDEN GLOVES
I have many indoor plants that ‘suddenly’ get more of my attention after the first hard frost. They become my ‘new love’, especially those that go into bloom or continue into bloom in winter. Check out Espoma’s blog post on some of the best indoor plants and their care. Cooler weather also triggers many of…
Read MoreSpring Feed Your Lawn – ORGANICALLY
This is the month to apply Espoma’s Spring Lawn Booster 8-0-0 to wake up turf. This organic fertilizer – safe for children and pets – slowly releases nitrogen to hungry roots. This is the first in a four-step lawn care regimen Espoma has developed as part of their Safe Paws: Healthy Lawns, Happy Pets program. …
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