Organic Lawn Care

  If you have never attempted to do a lawn care routine, you may find that it is more difficult than you thought. Lawns require regular attention and upkeep in order to remain healthy and green. One of the worst causes of grass disease, overall, is a fungus. Three of the most common lawn diseases, Red Thread, Pythium Blight, and Dollar Spot are all fungal infections.  What is Red Thread Disease? One of the most common lawn diseases is red thread. Red thread is a fungal disease found mainly on lawns and other overloaded areas. Red thread disease has two distinct phases. The first phase, which gives the disease its name, is characterized by very fine, red, thread-like strands extending from the grass blades towards the soil below. The second phase is characterized by the thickening of the threads, the end result of which is the appearance of spots on the blades.  What is Pythium Blight? Another fungal disease is Pythium Blight. It is a lawn disease that attacks plants in th...

In summer, as dusk arrives and the loud thrum of night insects begins to grow louder, you may notice what appear to be small birds performing acrobatics in the last light of the day, turning on a dime midair and swooping to the surface of bodies of water.  These likely aren’t birds—they’re bats . North America is home to over 32 distinct species of bats, the only flying mammal capable of true, self-propelled flight. These nocturnal fliers are often misunderstood, but play a vital role in our ecosystem and offer unique benefits to homeowners and gardeners. What Do Bats Eat? The diet of most North American bats consists largely of insects. Bats consume large quantities of insects every night, using sound to identify insects and the areas in which they are likely to live. In fact, a single big brown bat, present in every state within the continental U.S., is known to eat around 600 insects an hour every evening.  Many bats consume upwards of 70% of their body weight in insect mea...