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Buy 3 or More: $5.99
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Medium: $14.99
Large: $19.99
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Have you seen any large, noticeable spiders setting up shop in or near your garden. These garden spiders feed on insects and are therefore considered beneficial.
There are actually two common species of garden spiders in our area that are active during the day. The yellow garden spider has a black abdomen with yellow to yellow-orange markings. The black legs have a yellow or reddish band.
The banded garden spider has numerous bands on both the abdomen and legs. Those on the abdomen are alternating white and dark bands. The legs have alternating black and orange bands.
Both of these spiders are orb weavers that spin large webs with the typical spider web shape. Though these garden spiders have poor eyesight, they are extremely sensitive to vibrations that pass through the web and use this sensitivity to capture their prey. Since these spiders are beneficial and harmless to humans, it is recommended that they be left alone.
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Today is the beginning of the best month of the year to renovate, seed, and fertilize your lawn. Even those of you who don’t have a green thumb can improve you lawn with a little bit of effort. Many folks think Spring is the best time to do everything, but seeding the lawn is not one of those activities. Plant your flowers and veggies in the Spring and leave the seeding until September. In the fall, moisture is more predictable, ground temps are just right and let’s face it…it’s more enjoyable when Mother Nature helps us out.
One thing you can do in conjunction with seeding and fertilizing the lawn this month is aerification. I know, I know that machine just drags you around the lawn, it’s work and you look kinda silly doing it, but it works. O.k., I’m sorry, What is aeration you ask? Aerating is the process of punching holes into your lawn and pulling out little plugs about 3” long. When you’re done, it looks like a small band of dogs visited you lawn! Obviously dogs didn’t do it, but a machine (aerator) is actually the culprit. You can rent the machine and do it yourself or you can have it done, but either way…trust me, it’s good for the lawn. Let’s just say it helps you lawn breath and it should be done every year. If you don’t believe me, just check out what someone smarter than both of us has to say about it…..
“Core aeration is one of the most important cultural practices that can be applied to lawns, due to the heavy clay soil prevalent in this area of Missouri. Core aeration can benefit your lawn by increasing water, nutrient, and oxygen movement into the soil, improving rooting, and increasing the activity of soil microorganisms that decompose thatch; therefore it is recommended that home owners aerate their lawn at least once a year”…..University of Missouri Extension Newsletter 2008
Now I’m not sure what “cultural” means, but MU makes it sound kinda important. When you’re done, don’t worry about the plugs scattered around the lawn. Just leave them in place and they’ll break down over time, that’s a good thing especially when you seed and fertilize after you aerate.
Remember: Aerate, Over-seed, Fertilize, and Enjoy and if you need help visit the experts at the Old Mill!
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