Lawn Care

• Early Spring Lawn and Garden Projects
  In early spring, most gardeners are chomping at the bit to get out and dig in their gardens and spruce up their yards. Sound familiar to you fellow garden gurus? Don't despair, there are still plenty of yard and garden projects that you can work on until planting season arrives.
• How and when to treat Japanese Beetles and Grubs
  Do you have a problem with grubs and Japanese beetles? Courtesy of Bayer Advanced, this life cycle chart provides a visual representation of the white grub and Japanese beetle life cycles, and information on how and when to treat the problem to achieve optimum results and protect turf throughout the year.
• How to Build a Compost Bin
  Building a Compost Bin for your backyard takes about 15 minutes. It's easy, convenient and you'll wonder why you didn't build one sooner! It makes compost quicker and cleaner than compost piles. You can also make one of these and have your own compost, even if you live in an apartment with no backyard. So easy to make and it gives nutritious homemade compost for your plants.
• How to Fertilize your Lawn
  If you want your lawn to be lush and green all summer long, then you will want to create a healthy lawn maintenance schedule. It’s easy to do and you’ll be surprised how a simple fertilizing program like this one can keep your lawn looking green all season long.
• Installing a Water Garden
  Turn your ordinary backyard into a vivid landscape by installing a water garden. It’s a lot easier than you may think—and will attract beautiful birds to your home all year round. With the help of these user friendly instructions and a few supplies from the team at Blain’s Farm & Fleet, your yard will be picture perfect in no time.
• Lawn Mower Maintenance 101
  As spring is almost upon us, it’s the perfect time to prepare your walk-behind and riding mowers for another season of work. Use this project as a checklist to ensure that your mower is in tip-top shape to work for you all season long.
• Proper Flag Etiquette
  The US Flag is a symbol of our nation’s freedom which is why it is so important to use proper etiquette when you display your flag. Below you will find some guidelines to help you determine the best way to show your stars and stripes.
• Providing Food For Your Birds
  Learn how easy it is to provide a source of food for your feathered friends in this final step in our series about how to create a "backyard wild."
• Providing shelter for your birds
  Welcome nature’s feathered friends into your yard with charming birdhouses and natural landscaping. Our team will teach you how easy it is to build a birdhouse and provide you with tips for adding additional bird shelter through your own landscaping. With just a few of the proper tools from Blain’s Farm & Fleet, your yard will become a natural habitat for all kinds of birds.
• Pruning For Beginners
  Out with the old and in with the new. The hardiest of shrubs can benefit from this sage advice. Follow these simple instructions and your plants are sure to be stronger and more vigorous.
• Sharpening A Lawn Mower Blade
  A sharp lawn mower blade is a crucial part of having a healthy lawn. When your blade is dull, it tears grass, making the whole lawn look brown or dull. Follow these simple instructions for a lawn that will make your neighbors green with envy.
• Winterize Your Lawn
  Most people assume that when fall comes, their lawn is preparing for a long winter's nap. After mowing for the last time, you might figure there is nothing more to do. But with the proper steps taken now, your lawn should go into the winter looking great and then come back even stronger and more lush in the spring.