Researchers at the University of Queensland have recently released a study linking the smell of freshly cut grass to improved memory and increased happiness. The study concluded that chemicals contained in the scent of freshly mowed grass act upon the areas of the brain that regulate emotion and memory. Read the full story here.
As you are out there pruning back your roses this winter, you happen across one of your rose bushes and notice something just isn’t quite right. It has this contorted bunch of elongated stems, which for some reason are still quite pliable and extra thorny. And to top it off, this gaggle of stems is [...]
This spring has seen very little rainfall and as a result cool season tall fescue has begun to suffer immensely. It is vital that your lawn be receiving at least 1 inch of water per week during these periods of drought. So how do I know if my lawn is getting enough water in the [...]
Last season we had a real problem with watering! During the heat of summer I just couldn’t seem to find enough time to get out and water the garden properly. As a result much of the crop was severely injured or lost due to drought. In order to ensure this didn’t happen again I began researching home [...]
One of the things that I enjoy most is trying to grow my own vegetables (emphasize trying). My parents always had a backyard garden and I think I didn’t appreciate it enough growing up. Over the last two years I have rediscovered the joy (and frustration) of growing your own food. This all started after I [...]
Lucien
May 7th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
This must be why I love the smell of a fresh cut lawn. Keep up the good work!