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Sod vs. Grass Seed for New Lawns
Is Grass Seed or Sod Better for New Lawns? Which is a better way to establish a new lawn; seed or sod? There are good reasons to choose either method, and like many decisions, each has tradeoffs. Installing sod has some obvious advantages. “Instant results” are the biggest advantage. That’s why new home builders often install sod instead of seed. Growing grass from seed takes time and patience, and seeded lawns can take years to “fill in” established turf. A sod lawn doesn’t have bare spots
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Ohio
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Ohio! They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the area in October. We understand that with the proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as outlined by the state and CDC. While we plan to be in Ohio in October, we will continue to re-schedule
Weeding With Roundup
Weeding Made Easy Weeds are the biggest challenge for landscape gardeners. Growing up in an era before mulching was common practice, I spent many hours weeding and cultivating gardens and landscape beds. I’m really, really good at weeding, but it’s drudgery that takes supreme patience. I do everything I can to minimize weeding in our gardens, and we’re focused on reducing this task for our landscape clients. We recommend spraying weeds instead of pulling them. Pulling weeds brings up soil
Your Employees Still Need Mid-Year Reviews During COVID: Here’s How to Make Them a Critical Part of
Most employees think of reviews as the sand in their bathing suit. Sure, it comes with a benefit (a day at the beach or, in this case, a great job) but it can be incredibly annoying. Add in a global pandemic and you may be thinking it’s best to just skip them this year. You couldn’t be more wrong. Skipping a mid-year review only adds to your employees’ potential feeling of disconnection. Now, more than ever, you need to ensure your employees feel a strong allegiance to your company and are
Ash Borer Control
Are Your Ash Trees Really Doomed? If you have an ash tree in your landscape, you’ve probably already accepted that you’ll lose it sooner or later, due to Emerald Ash Borers invasion of southwest Ohio. However, individual ash trees in home landscapes aren’t necessarily doomed. Ash trees volunteer in the fields on our farm by the hundreds. We spared some of them years ago, and have since regretted it, because most of the resulting trees are so homely. Green ash trees tend to get “wishbones”
Governor DeWine Issues Statewide Mask Order
(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. STATEWIDE MASK ORDERGovernor DeWine announced that beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m., a statewide mask mandate will go into effect for citizens living in all 88 Ohio counties. "Our preliminary data indicate that the rate of increase in new cases has slowed in the high-risk counties where masks are already mandated, so we are cautiously optimistic
Travel Warning
STATEWIDE TRAVEL WARNINGGovernor DeWine announced today a travel advisory for all individuals coming into Ohio from states reporting positive COVID-19 testing rates of 15 percent or higher. Those traveling from one of the following states should self-quarantine for 14 days at home or in a hotel.AlabamaArizonaFloridaGeorgiaIdahoMississippiNevadaSouth CarolinaTexasThe self-quarantine recommendation applies to those who live in Ohio and to people who are traveling into Ohio from any of these states."I know
4 Marketing Tips for Businesses with No Marketing Budget
You likely have heard the phrase, “you need to spend money to make money.” I'm not here to argue that from either side but digital marketing has allowed businesses with very small budgets to make a big impression. While it hasn't exactly leveled the playing field, it certainly has helped businesses gain a larger audience with very little investment. Most of these tools and strategies are free. But it's important to note that when it comes to social media or online advertising, you will have to spend
Clematis – Tricks & Tips
How to Succeed with Clematis Vines If you’d like to enjoy the spectacular blooms of Clematis, you need to understand two key points. First, Clematis needs lots of sun but wants cool, moist soil to grow in. Second, Clematis vines want to climb, and are happiest when they can run as high as possible during their growing season. The best location for most Clematis is against a high fence or wall in full sun, but some large-flowered hybrids fade badly if they get too much sun and these should be planted in
Duke Energy Customer Assistance and Relief Options
Duke Energy Extended Payment Arrangements Duke Energy Ohio is moving closer to resuming normal business operations, and continues working with customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is considering Duke Energy’s request to resume regular credit practices with the August billing period, keeping disconnections for nonpayment and late payment fees suspended until September. The company will continue to waive fees for credit card
