Grass Rooted

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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ruled that a new genetically modified grass in development by Scott Miracle Gro is exempt from federal regulation on GMOs. While the news about the regulation is interesting and debatable, I’m having more of a “holy cow” moment just learning about the new grass. Here’s the story. The new genetically modified grass isn’t on the market yet; it’s still in development. But it’s a variety of Kentucky bluegrass modified ... Read the rest of this story

Maybe you hate the deafening roar of gas-powered lawn mowers. Maybe you are looking for a cheaper or more environmentally-friendly lawn mower than your current gas hog. Whatever your reason for considering alternatives, from reel mowers to sheep and scythes, here’s the low down on manual lawn mowing. Scythes. When the Grim Reaper isn’t gathering souls, his scythe is actually a useful, age-old tool for cutting grass. Author Marcel Theroux recently adopted a scythe for cutting ... Read the rest of this story

If you’ve been feeling bad because you missed your chance to ask Bob Vila that burning question about your rain gutters, good news! Last week’s #GetReadyThurs live Twitter was rescheduled. The new date: tomorrow, June 30th. All you have to do to get in on the action and ask Bob Vila and other experts your questions about your home exterior is follow these two simple steps: Log on to Twitter and follow Bob Vila and VinylSidingZone (follow ... Read the rest of this story

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