What part of the day is the best time to mow the lawn?
If possible, mow in the cool of the morning or evening. Mowing during high temperatures of mid-day places additional stress on the turf. Also, make sure the mower blade is sharp. Dull blades tear and bruise the leaf tips. A few branches on my variegated Harlequin maple have green leaves. What should I do? Occasionally, branches on the Harlequin maple (Acer platanoides ‘Drummondii’) do revert to the normal green-leaved type. To maintain the desired variegated foliage, any green-leaved branches should be pruned out as soon as they appear. The green-leaved branches are more vigorous than the variegated growth. If not pruned out, the solid green branches may become the dominant portion of the tree. How do I control mosquitoes in my yard? Mosquito control in a yard situation is difficult. The best way to prevent mosquito bites is to use an insect repellant containing DEET. There are a few things that you can do to reduce the number of mosquitoes in your yard. Make sure there is no standing
