Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Dear Aunt Sylvia, (#2)

it's the middle of may and we're about 60% certain that we won't be getting any more snow. our plants are thinking the same way and only 60% of them are actually growing. this little bush (on left) is pretty ugly to start off with but when only half grows it's extra ugly. any recommendations for a beautiful, easy to maintain gets sun replacement?

also, the people that lived here before us put these (stupid) plastic round things in (look at right on picture). are they necessary if there is already a plastic seperation from the mulch stuff and the grass?

also, a reader wondered since you have advice for lawn balding if you know of any hints for head balding as well (i'm assuming this person is a man)
for readers in response to yard balding. if you were wondering:
Does the grass pull up easy or can you kind of roll it up--Could be grubs though this is a little early.
Especially if your lawn is shady and has been damp--could be a fungus. Do the blades have spots or stripes on them or a mildew or rust that you can wipe off--check on the edge of the spots where there is still some green left

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