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DAY!
t i p O F t H e m O n t H ( F a C t O r F O l K l O r e )
From the "old guy with the pony tail" at Mendham Garden Center
Farmers would say "Frost seed your pasture with the new moon in
February". The same can be said of your lawn.
Planting with the moon phases may not be a myth. The earth's gravitational
pull is strongest during the new and full moons. Not only does gravitational pull
affect the ocean tides but also affects soil moisture; drawing moisture to the
earth's surface making more moisture available to new seed.
Whether turf damage is caused by pets running in and out the back
door or just normal wear, many of us are experiencing lawn damage this year.
By applying seed in February, the natural freezing, cracking and thawing of
the soil helps to draw seed down into the soil where it needs to be in order to
germinate when temperatures rise in the spring. Perennial ryegrass seed is
recommended since it germinates at lower spring temperatures than other
lawn grasses and establishes quickly in the spring. Frost seeding works best
on bare soil and is only suggested as an option when conditions warrant.
Stop in at Mendham Garden Center and ask for the "old guy with
the pony tail" for more tips to make your lawn and property beautiful!
Conveniently located at 1306 Route 31, Annandale (near the Old Allerton
Road intersection) Mendham Garden Center has everything you need for the
garden, year-round. Call 908.730.9008 or visit online for more information:
www.MendhamGardenCenter.com.
"Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. To these I commit my day."
~ Max Lucado
