Be Prepared for a Beautiful Lawn in the Spring

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host a program, “Be Prepared for a Beautiful Lawn in the Spring: Lawn Renovation & Establishment” on Tuesday, August 11 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. The program will be held at Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 930 Spruce Street, Lawrence, adjacent to the Trenton Farmers Market. Please call 989-6830 to pre-register.

The best time to over seed your lawn is in early September. Mercer County Horticulturist, Barbara J. Bromley, will supply information on fixing lawn damage. Learn how to prepare your lawn for reseeding, how to select the appropriate grasses and how to apply fertilizers and limestone effectively. Soil test mailers will be available for purchase so you can determine how much (if any) fertilizer or lime is needed for your lawn.

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County is a volunteer educational outreach program of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Rutgers Master Gardeners participate in many volunteer programs throughout the County, as well as answer home horticulture questions through their Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline, (609) 989-6853, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (March through October) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (November through February). For more information on our educational programs and events visit www.mgofmc.org

Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and County Boards of Chosen Freeholders. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Contact your local Extension Office for information regarding special needs or accommodations. Contact the State Extension Director’s Office if you have concerns related to discrimination, 732-932-5000, ext. 584.