The Yard Doctor is Ready to Triage Your Lawn With These 6 Tips for Fall
September 4, 2009 by Erica Christoffer · 2 CommentsFiled under: Curb Appeal
By Erica Christoffer, Contributing Editor, REALTOR® Magazine
Trey Rogers: The Yard Doctor
There is no better time than fall to get yards looking great, according to the “Yard Doctor” Trey Rogers, a professor of turfgrass management in the crop and soil sciences department at Michigan State University.
Here are 6 tips from Rogers to help you and your clients take advantage of the seasonal weather and vibrant colors to add dramatic curb appeal.
1. For home owners in the northern portion of the United States, fall is the single best time to fertilize a yard. During the first 10 days of September, lay a complete nitrogen and potassium combination fertilizer.
2. Fall is also the best time to reseed grass. If you have bare spots from the summer, put down a seed mix that matches the yard during the first 15 days of September. Yards with crabgrass will notice the patches turn purple with the first frost. It is important to thoroughly seed and water those areas.
“It’s a good time because the ground is still warm, but the days are getting shorter so you don’t have as much day length to rob the moisture out of the soil,” Rogers says.
3. During the first 10 days of October, take care of those pesky weeds and dandelions. Spray a liquid broadleaf herbicide over the yard. Weeds germinate in the fall, so by treating the problem in October, there will be fewer dandelions in the spring.
4. Mow, mow, mow. If you really want a yard to look smashing, dedicate yourself to mowing twice a week with the blade set at 2 ½ to 3 inches through mid-October.
“They’ll be surprised when they see how much that makes the grass grow,” says Rogers. Don’t forget to keep watering, too.
5. It’s important to get those leaves off the ground as to not suffocate the lawn. But a better option would be to grind up the leaves and mulch them back into the yard. Most lawnmowers have blades designed for mulching. This provides natural nutrients and can be an organic weed controller — particularly maple leaves, which are a natural herbicide toward dandelions, Rogers says.
6. Play with the fall colors. Display potted mums. Think red. Dogwood bushes are cold-weather hardy and have red or yellow branches. Holly is another great way to decorate the outside of a home, where the bright red berries on the branches can standout.
John (Trey) Rogers, Ph.D., is regarded as one of the country’s leading experts on growing and maintaining healthy lawns. He has been a professor of turfgrass science at Michigan State University for 22 years. He is also a consultant to Briggs & Stratton, a manufacturer of engines for outdoor power equipment, where he has become known as the Yard Doctor
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MAINE WATERFRONT LAND with privacy and accessibility is becoming harder to find, especially if you are looking in proximity to BAR HARBOR and ACADIA NATIONAL PARK or within reasonable driving distance from BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Lakefront between BANGOR and ELLSWORTH has usually been restricted to a few overpopulated bodies of water. Until now.
MAINE WATERFRONT LAND like this is rare. Parcels offered have build-able west-facing, deep water shorefront and lovely views of Bald Mountain. Enjoy striking sunsets as you gaze over peaceful woods and waters. Lull yourself to sleep with the sound of loons and gentle waves lapping the shore.
MAINE WATERFRONT LAND. The best of Maine, with her clear waters and forest acreage, yet accessible. Goose Pond is the perfect place to build your dream home or summer retreat. Goose Pond, just minutes from Phillips Lake in the village of Lucerne-in-Maine, is a hidden treasure. Privacy is assured, and you are only minutes from Bangor, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
LUCERNE-IN-MAINE village, especially in and around Phillips Lake (Lake Lucerne), has become crowded, and the lake itself is showing signs of pollution and stress. The noise levels are at times extreme. Yet just 3 miles east, Goose Pond remains the secluded pristine jewel of the village. Few homes have been built here, and the calm, clear woods and waters remain home to nesting loons and a large variety of waterfowl and wildlife. Up until the past few years, no land was even available for sale, as it remained in families for generations.
- SUNSET ACREAGE ON GOOSE POND IN MAINE -
TWO SHOREFRONT PARCELS - EXCLUSIVE OFFERING!
530 feet of west-facing deep water shorefront on 8 forested acres. Features expansive views of the lake and Bald Mountain. ($630,000.oo Reduced! $599,000)
489 feet of west-facing deep water shorefront on 9.28 forested acres. Includes a private cove. ($670,000.00 Reduced! $630,000)
40 minutes from Acadia National Park and an easy 30 minute drive from Bangor International Airport, this quiet pond is easily the best kept secret in eastern Maine. And this is some of its best shorefront.Build your dream home or summer retreat surrounded by stately pines and giant moss- and fern-laden boulders. Lovely views of gentle mountains, clear waters and surrounding forest - and little else. Your privacy is assured, as there are no immediate neighbors in sight - only the whisper of the wind and the sparkle of the spring-fed pond.
Less than an hour's drive to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain and an easy half-hour drive to Bangor International Airport, Goose Pond has no public access, leaving it to just a few residents who like peace and quiet as much as you do. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming or just watching the loons and abundant wildlife, including the occasional eagle, osprey or great blue heron. And if you or guests crave noise and power boating, you are within minutes of Phillips Lake or Branch Pond; meanwhile, you can return to your serene retreat in time for a striking sunset. Wintertime offers excellent cross-country ski trails, snowmobiling and ice skating. These parcels are located off Rt. 1A in Dedham, within the village of Lucerne. Amenities nearby: Bangor International Airport, Bangor Waterfront (where the Shakespeare Festival and National Folk Festival happen outdoors every summer), Acadia Nat'l Park, Cadillac Mountain, Bald Mountain, LL Bean Factory Outlet, shopping centers, beaches, museums, excellent cuisine (The Bangkok, Cleonice, Ichiban, not to mention Bar Harbor's excellent restaurant choices, many open year-round), The Grand Theatre, The Alamo Theatre, the Penobscot Theatre Company, Maine Center for the Performing Arts in Orono, and really, so much more.
MAINE WATERFRONT LAND for the home of your dreams can be a reality for you.This land is recently surveyed, soil tested and suitable for your building needs.
Marketed by owners Chris and Bela Johnson (belaj@hawaiiantel.net).
For more information, e-mail or contact Alison Cote, Realty of Maine (coterealty@yahoo.com) (207) 632-3662.
MAINE WATERFRONT LAND with privacy and accessibility is becoming harder to find, especially if you are looking in proximity to BAR HARBOR and ACADIA NATIONAL PARK or within reasonable driving distance from BANGOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. Lakefront between BANGOR and ELLSWORTH has usually been restricted to a few overpopulated bodies of water. Until now.
MAINE WATERFRONT LAND like this is rare. Parcels offered have build-able west-facing, deep water shorefront and lovely views of Bald Mountain. Enjoy striking sunsets as you gaze over peaceful woods and waters. Lull yourself to sleep with the sound of loons and gentle waves lapping the shore.
MAINE WATERFRONT LAND. The best of Maine, with her clear waters and forest acreage, yet accessible. Goose Pond is the perfect place to build your dream home or summer retreat. Goose Pond, just minutes from Phillips Lake in the village of Lucerne-in-Maine, is a hidden treasure. Privacy is assured, and you are only minutes from Bangor, Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.
LUCERNE-IN-MAINE village, especially in and around Phillips Lake (Lake Lucerne), has become crowded, and the lake itself is showing signs of pollution and stress. The noise levels are at times extreme. Yet just 3 miles east, Goose Pond remains the secluded pristine jewel of the village. Few homes have been built here, and the calm, clear woods and waters remain home to nesting loons and a large variety of waterfowl and wildlife. Up until the past few years, no land was even available for sale, as it remained in families for generations.
- SUNSET ACREAGE ON GOOSE POND IN MAINE -
TWO SHOREFRONT PARCELS - EXCLUSIVE OFFERING!
530 feet of west-facing deep water shorefront on 8 forested acres. Features expansive views of the lake and Bald Mountain. ($630,000.oo Reduced! $599,000)
489 feet of west-facing deep water shorefront on 9.28 forested acres. Includes a private cove. ($670,000.00 Reduced! $630,000)
40 minutes from Acadia National Park and an easy 30 minute drive from Bangor International Airport, this quiet pond is easily the best kept secret in eastern Maine. And this is some of its best shorefront.Build your dream home or summer retreat surrounded by stately pines and giant moss- and fern-laden boulders. Lovely views of gentle mountains, clear waters and surrounding forest - and little else. Your privacy is assured, as there are no immediate neighbors in sight - only the whisper of the wind and the sparkle of the spring-fed pond.
Less than an hour's drive to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor and Cadillac Mountain and an easy half-hour drive to Bangor International Airport, Goose Pond has no public access, leaving it to just a few residents who like peace and quiet as much as you do. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming or just watching the loons and abundant wildlife, including the occasional eagle, osprey or great blue heron. And if you or guests crave noise and power boating, you are within minutes of Phillips Lake or Branch Pond; meanwhile, you can return to your serene retreat in time for a striking sunset. Wintertime offers excellent cross-country ski trails, snowmobiling and ice skating. These parcels are located off Rt. 1A in Dedham, within the village of Lucerne. Amenities nearby: Bangor International Airport, Bangor Waterfront (where the Shakespeare Festival and National Folk Festival happen outdoors every summer), Acadia Nat'l Park, Cadillac Mountain, Bald Mountain, LL Bean Factory Outlet, shopping centers, beaches, museums, excellent cuisine (The Bangkok, Cleonice, Ichiban, not to mention Bar Harbor's excellent restaurant choices, many open year-round), The Grand Theatre, The Alamo Theatre, the Penobscot Theatre Company, Maine Center for the Performing Arts in Orono, and really, so much more.
MAINE WATERFRONT LAND for the home of your dreams can be a reality for you.This land is recently surveyed, soil tested and suitable for your building needs.
Marketed by owners Chris and Bela Johnson (belaj@hawaiiantel.net).
For more information, e-mail or contact Alison Cote, Realty of Maine (coterealty@yahoo.com) (207) 632-3662.
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