Mo & Min

Use lawn fertilizers with slow-release nitrogen when soil hits 50-55°F and garden fertilizers with higher phosphorus in March — the N-P-K ratio and timing are completely different.

Granular pre-emergent herbicide prevents weeds by creating a soil barrier at germination — timing and watering are the two factors that determine success.

Choose the right early spring fertilizer for your lawn or garden by matching soil temperature, nitrogen ratio, and crop type — wait for 50-55°F ground temperature before applying.

Liquid herbicides outperform granular for killing existing broadleaf weeds, while granular works best as a pre-emergent — here’s how to choose for your lawn.

Apply early spring fertilizer when soil hits 50–55°F, using a thermometer and verified growth signs for safe timing.

Applying granular herbicide to your lawn works two different ways depending on the product—pre-emergent granules need soil-temperature timing and watering in, while post-emergent broadleaf granules require wet foliage and a waiting period before rain or irrigation.

Keep your cedar trellis solid for decades with an annual spring clean and a fresh coat of UV-blocking sealer every few seasons.

Spray in the evening, hit every leaf underside, rinse after half an hour, and repeat on schedule — that sequence kills aphids without killing your plants.