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 Since it's looking like we
are going to have an early spring, what do I need to do to get my lawn ready
for summer? Also, even though it has been dormant during the winter, my lawn
has developed a few brown spots? Any ideas?
 The winter has been tough on
many lawns. Most should respond to liming and feeding in late February or
early March.
If moss is a problem, use a Spring lawn fertilizer that contains a moss control
product.
Over-seeding with 'Reseed-It' can be done after March 15th.
I have a problem that is getting
out of hand and thought maybe you could give me some advice. I have four
dogs that are tearing my back lawn up pretty good. I have some fairly large
areas that are devoid of grass altogether. I was wondering if you could recommend
a lawn seed that is fast growing and extremely tough. I'm not particularly
concerned with how it looks as long as it is green and covers the ground.
I live in the northeastern part of Ohio (Zone 7).
A "bent" type grass is recommended
for problems of this nature. It seems the most unlikely species to use, but
bent roots grow throughout the year and respond to wear better than others.
I have a male kiwi vine in
a large pot on my fire escape, getting lots of sun and water when it doesn't
rain. But, all the leaves are gone! The vines(branches?) are fine,
look healthy, and look the same as when there were leaves. Will the leaves
return in spring? have I killed it and don't know?
Kiwi vines lose their leaves
over winter. The leaves will reappear a little later this spring.
You will need a female vine if you want to enjoy Kiwi berries (fruit).
We just moved into a house
on Puget Sound and would like to plant some summer bulbs on the front side,
which faces the water. Which bulbs can we plant that will not be effected
by the salt spray? Can we plant some in a container near the beach?
The summer flowering bulbs
like dahlias, cannas, glads, and lilies would be especially nice. Then this
fall you can plant tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and crocus for spring color.
Select low growing varieties or plan on staking the bulbs, otherwise the
strong winds are apt to knock them over. Any of these bulbs could also be
used in container plantings near the water.
See Also: Spring Flowering Bulbs
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