Gardener's Calendar | Fall chores loom, but embrace mums now Louisville Courier-Journal Or you can access instructions at http://www.uky.edu/Ag/ukturf/Home Lawn Care.htm. If the lawn just doesn't look as full and lush as it should, ... and more »

The weeds have grown a lot taller this summer in some flood-damaged parts of Cedar Rapids. And that’s in spite of the city adding both manpower and equipment to take over the mowing chores from former owners. In the two summers immediately after the flood of June 2008, groups of volunteers helped [...]

Dog days are here, and it's hot 24-7. It's so hot that landscape chores are not enjoyable, but the grass continues to grow, so mowing is a necessary evil. And plan to increase the frequency of mowing as afternoon showers become more common. Good mowing practices are an important key to a healthy lawn and are often overlooked. Improper mowing can lead to thatch buildup and an increase in disease ...

The weeds have grown a lot taller this summer in some flood-damaged parts of Cedar Rapids. And that’s in spite of the city adding both manpower and equipment to take over the mowing chores from former owners.

There’s more heat in store. But take care of the following chores early in the day, and plan your fall garden during the hottest hours of the day.