A yard without leaves and a garden without dead stalks sticking up all winter long brings a sense of satisfaction. But at Organic Bob we promote a love of untidy lawns and gardens. These organic materials serve to nurture the soil and also provide shelter for pollinators. Our friends at the Pollinator
Some Minnesotans are joyful when they do the last mow of fall because they won’t have to do it for another 6 or 7 months. Others may be a little glum because it’s an official end to warmer weather. Whatever your feelings are, the last mow is necessary for your yard to have the
Thinking 1 or 2 months ahead is essential to creating a thriving lawn - especially when you’ve made the important decision to go organic. So that’s why it’s important to prepare in August for effective organic lawn care in the fall. Late Summer Lawn Care Tasks To Do Aggressive hand weeding
Our yards experience stress every summer when the temperatures and winds start to increase - and this year is worse than most. Fox 9 News reports that the Twin Cities is experiencing its driest period on record for mid-May to mid-June with approximately ¼ inch of rain during the period. This
Society has convinced people over the past few decades that their yard should look like the fairway of a golf course - very green and very short. But this is very harmful for your lawn. Like most things, being too worried about appearances can cause problems later. Cut It Down Gradually after No Mow
Use these 5 essential organic spring yard care tips because spring is one of the most important times to work on your yard. Following these tips should help it be as healthy as possible this year. TIP #1 DO remove any debris such as trash, branches, anything that can smother grass like piles of leaves.
Spring is coming and most homeowners after months of snow look forward to seeing a soft green lawn. What they see more often is a collection of unwanted weeds. Don’t blame the weeds! They’re in your lawn because you have unhealthy soil. The kicker is your soil got this way from doing things you
Bob Dahm, Organic Bob Founder We get this question all the time. “Is there really an Organic Bob?” There really is! And there’s a reason he started an organic lawn care business to help people make their lawns healthier and safer. Organic Bob’s real name is Bob Dahm. He grew up on a
No Mow May provides more habitat for pollinators. Photo by Alex Basov @ Unsplash.com. Two years ago, I heard about an initiative from England, called “No Mow May.” The idea is to not mow your lawn until June 1. This will encourage flowers to bloom in our lawns, thereby supporting countless bees
The drought of 2021 was hard on lawns around the Twin Cities region. The drought of 2021 stressed most lawns and did severe damage to quite a few. If yours was one of them, read on for tips on getting your yard back in shape this year. Drought Repair for Lawns Are