If you live in a mild winter climate, mid-September through mid-October is the best time to care for or renovate your lawn. We get organic lawn care tips from organic landscaper, Steve Zien.
And, the Plant of the Week: it’s a dependable, blooming perennial from late spring through mid-fall in warm climates. Warren Roberts tells us about the Gaillardia. It’s Episode 139 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery.  And we will do it all in under 30 minutes. Let’s go!

Pictured:
The "Arizona Apricot" gaillardia (photo by Don McCulley)

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Dave Wilson Nursery
UC Davis Arboretum
Lawn care and mowing tips UCANR
Corn Gluten Meal for preemergent weed control
White Dutch Clover seed
Organic Lawn Fertilizers
Power Dethatching Equipment
Dethatching Rakes
Lawn Rollers
Compost Spreader Cages

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