After answering several inquiries from other towns regarding the success of Sluice Pond Association at eradicating weeds from the pond, this article describing the process might help others in Massachusetts and New England . Sluice Pond is a 50+ acre body of water with approximately 165 homes that abut the pond. We knew that finding funds would be necessary after we had a formal evaluation of the weeds and an estimate for treatment costs while protecting the fish, wildlife and recreational use.
Lawn Care Maintenance For Mere Mortals
Though everyone likes to see their lawn in an enviable condition few are aware of the basics of lawn preparation and maintenance. Planting the seeds, spraying for the weeds, and watering your lawn, all look simple but proper maintenance of a good lawn is no simple task. To some, lawn care is serious business – reading every bit of the literature that they come across and going for a serious lawn building exercise that may make this interesting past time a rudimentary daily ro…
Weed Control – How to Prevent Weeds from Taking Control of Your Yard
If bees are public enemy #1 for most farmers, lawn owners and gardeners tend to view weeds with very much the same perception. Weeds are non-native plants that are unwanted in a certain place and time and can be very much harmful to your plants and even public amenity.
Weed Control Facts: Winning the Battle of the Weeds
You’ve spent countless hours planting your lawn and garden, only to find that the weeds are growing better than your lawn and flowers. But you can win the battle of the weeds. This article explains how you can achieve victory over the weeds.
How to Make a Weed Dabber
Are you struggling to kill weeds in your garden but all too often find that you’re inadvertently killing the plants you want to grow? This article provides easy-to-follow instructions for making a simple tool that applies herbicide only on the offending weeds.