Archive - Lawn & Garden

by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert If your lawn or garden beds aren’t thriving, you want to get to the root of the problems and cover all the basics – healthy soil, pest control, pruning and irrigation. Here are a few general tips to help you get more growing in… Read more ›

by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert If your lawn, landscape or and garden beds aren’t thriving, you want to get to the root of the problems and cover all the basics – healthy soil, pest control, pruning and irrigation. Keep in mind, plant and soil requirements vary in different regions… Read more ›

Why overseed your lawn? It can help thicken your turf and keep weeds from filling in thin or bare spots. When to do it? This is a great early Fall project. The season’s higher moisture and cooler temperatures helps new turf start strong. Mow & Rake– Set your blade to… Read more ›

-by Lou Manfredini, Ace’s Home Expert Ace Hardware Tips & Advice Your lawn can look “professionally kept” without your checkbook looking like you professionally keep it. Follow these steps for a greener lawn . Clear away dead grass and debris. You can do this with a leaf rake or by… Read more ›

Mulch has lots of advantages for your lawn. Not only does it beautify by giving your lawn a clean, finished look but it’s also beneficial to your plants and soil. Here are a few good reasons to mulch: Reduces surface evaporation from the soil Improve water penetration and air movement… Read more ›

All lawns are deficient in nitrogen because grass quickly uses up the natural supply. Fertilizer helps to replace the nitrogen for a healthier and greener lawn. If you follow the fertilization schedule in the 4-Step Program by Ace® or Scotts®, your lawn will thrive and you can enjoy a lush… Read more ›

If you want a truly healthy and full lawn in the spring, it’s very important to do fall feedings. These fall feedings help build strong and deep grass roots for a better  lawn next spring. They provide nutrients to your lawn that help repair the damage from summer heat, drought,… Read more ›

Composting is considered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to be a part of recycling. It reduces the amount of trash generated and keeps waste materials of out of landfills where they can take up space and release methane, a greenhouse gas. Composting can be reused in your yard and… Read more ›

  Here a few simple steps for successfully planting flowers. First choose short plants that have few flowers and look healthy. Once home arrange the potted plants in a pattern you like so you can visualize how they will look once planted. Knock the plant from its pot keeping the… Read more ›

Lime neutralizes soil acidity. Most soils contain appreciable amounts of acidic components that can be toxic to plants, so lime is the “anti-acid” for soils. Lime raises soil pH and neutralizes acid, providing a more favorable environment for microorganisms. Plants will utilize applied fertilizers more efficiently on soils that are… Read more ›

Mulch has lots of advantages for your lawn. Not only does it beautify by giving your lawn a clean, finished look but it’s also beneficial to your plants and soil. Here are a few good reasons to mulch: Reduces surface evaporation from the soil Improve water penetration and air movement… Read more ›

All lawns are deficient in nitrogen because grass quickly uses up the natural supply. Fertilizer helps to replace the nitrogen for a healthier and greener lawn. If you follow the fertilization schedule in the 4-Step Program by Ace® or Scotts®, your lawn will thrive and you can enjoy a lush… Read more ›

O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! There is nothing quite like the look of a fresh cut Christmas tree shining brightly in your home. Once you chose your Christmas tree, you should properly care for it to maintain its beautiful quality. Here are a number of tips for caring for… Read more ›

Fall hardy mums add beautiful color and fullness to your garden and are perfect for decorating your home. Hardy mums are a low maintenance plants that can be kept in containers or grown in beds. Here are some tips for caring for your mums. Mums do best in moist (not… Read more ›