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'THE OLD GUY BEHIND THE MASK"
I'm the old guy with a pony tail
I work at MGC
Only now I wear a mask
But from the back you'll know it's me
For improvements to your lawn this fall
Just stop and talk to me
The old guy with a pony tail that works at MGC
We'll take it step by step
Do only what it needs
Fertilize and lime
Take out all the weeds
Fall's the time to aerate
Spread a little seed
Follow my direction
Results are guaranteed
Together we'll make a plan
To make your lawn grow thick and strong
It's really very simple
Just do more right than wrong
P L A N A h E A D T O B U I L D Y O U R L AW N T h I S f A L L
By the old guy with a pony tail at MGC
Fall is the time to build and improve your lawn. Lime and fertilizer based
on soil test recommendations, applied in the early fall promotes root growth and
turf density. A strong deep root system and healthy dense top growth improve
drought, disease and insect tolerance the following season. Experts agree that
2/3 of the nitrogen applied to a lawn should be applied in the fall.
Fall is also the optimum time to over seed your lawn. New grass established in the
early fall has time to establish in preparation for the following growing season.
If your lawn requires broadleaf weed control, post emergent broadleaf
weed control products should be applied 2-3 weeks prior to over seeding.
Depending on the density of your lawn, there are different methods
used to incorporate new seed. For lawns with less than 50% turf cover, slice
seeding may the best choice. A slice seeder slices the ground and creates
furrows (rows) on 2 – 3 inch centers. It then drops the seed in these furrows.
For lawns with more than 50% cover, core aeration and over seeding may be
a more cost effective option. Mendham Garden Center is conveniently
located on Route 31 North, near the Old Allerton Road intersection. Find out
more at: www.MendhamGardenCenter.com.
W h A T ' S N E W W I T h
G I R L S C O U T S E R V I C E U N I T 8 1 ?
Girl Scout Service Unit 81 leaders and troops are looking forward
to fun and mentorship with the start of the school year. In July, Girl Scouts
of the USA announced the creation of 24 new badges designed to help girls
practice leadership skills in civics, entrepreneurship, STEM career exploration,
and automotive engineering. These opportunities give the girls something
additional to work toward this fall season.
Girl Scouts is open to girls in Clinton Township from grades
K-12. Please email us at gshnjserviceunit81@gmail.com if you're interested in
becoming a leader or to request that your daughter be added to the waiting list.
We are always looking for new members and parent volunteers. Information
about our service unit is also available at our website www.gshnj81.com.
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