Archive - Lawn & Garden

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 ›