Safety First For World’s Largest Mower Fleet
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute urges strict mower safety as millions prepare to mow this spring and summer. Operators should read manuals, refuel outdoors, clear debris, keep children and pets away, disengage blades, start safely, inspect gear, wear proper clothing, never leave a running mower unattended, and avoid mowing in rain or on wet grass. Focus on pushing over pulling, and using appropriate mowers on slopes.
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Clippings do not affect thatch in lawn care study
USDA research shows lawn clippings left on turf do not worsen thatch and may improve turf quality. Verification liming or thinning can reduce thatch somewhat, but overall results favored not removing clippings.
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Plant Nutrition and a Simple Summer Fertilizer Experiment
A short guide explains essential soil nutrients and how fertilizers supply nitrogen phosphorus and potassium. It then proposes a classroom style experiment with tomato plants comparing fertilized and unfertilized soil to answer questions about growth height speed greenness and flowering.
Feeding trees with crowbar holes for fertilizer
The American Association of Nurserymen recommends feeding shade trees after leaves drop. When ground is damp, use a crowbar to make holes about 18 inches apart and 8 to 12 inches deep beneath the tree near the end of the longest limbs. Place two or three tablespoons of fertilizer in each hole, then cover with soil.
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Grow tropical plants at home
Tropical and semitropical plants can thrive indoors with proper acclimatization. Umbrella tree and weeping fig require eight to ten weeks of preparation, light and watering adjustments, and gradual transition from greenhouse conditions to interior lighting. Avocado can be grown from supermarket pits with careful steps and pruning to encourage healthy growth.
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