It’s cold this week in DC…..the ‘dog days of summer’ seem to be over. Yet, everyone seems busy taking care of their yards. My friend says he’s tending to his yard for next year. Seems you need to do a lot in the Fall to make sure next year’s lawn and garden are a success. Here are some tips on Fall Clean-Up. What is your favorite Fall lawn or garden project?
http://www.hgtv.com/landscaping/garden-cleanup-game-plan/index.html
Turfgrass lessens the “heat island” effect, especially in urban areas.
Urban areas generally have higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas, well known as the urban “heat island” effect. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that “the annual mean air temperature of a city with 1 million people or more can be 1.8–5.4°F (1–3°C) warmer than its surroundings. In the evening, the difference can be as high as 22°F (12°C).”
My favorite thing about fall is carving pumpkins and jumping in leaves!