When it comes to lawn care, do you want to DIY or hire someone? If fertilizing your lawn is a chore, you may want to hire a professional. Though you will save some money if you decide to go it alone, it won't be as much as you think, and you may get some of the process wrong. On the other hand, if you get satisfaction out of your beautiful lawn and job well done, and if you possess a genuine interest in the process, the professionals will have a hard time keeping up with a weekend warrior DYI lawn fanatic. Professionals visit your lawn every six or seven weeks. You get to see it every day. If…

While many people wait to start their vegetable gardens, experienced gardeners are well on their way. Yes, it is too early for some plants, such as tomatoes, peppers, corn and zucchini. But many gardeners have already started cabbage, lettuce, peas and other cool season vegetables. In fact, gardeners who planted carrots, turnips, lettuce, leeks and other hardy vegetables last fall may be eating a home-grown salad tonight! If you are starting a new vegetable garden, you will want to be close to a water supply, which is essential in the long hot days of summer. Lots of sunlight isessential. …