Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Fruit Trees
2. Garden and Household Pests
3. Houseplants
4. Lawn Care and Landscaping
   1. Composting
   2. Fertilizing
   3. Grubs
   4. Hiring a Lawn or Landscape Professional
   5. Mowing
   6. Mulch
   7. Poison Ivy
   8. Starting a Lawn
      1. Q: What is the proper way to seed my lawn?
      2. Q: How do I install sod?
      3. Q: My lawn is in need of renovation and new grass needs to be planted, how do I do this properly?
      4. Q: What is a good grass variety for my lawn?
         1. A: The answer depends on the environmental conditions of your property and the management practices you want to include for your lawn. Any plant selection, whether grass or any other plant depends on the growing condition the plant will be placed in. Sun, shade, and soil moisture are all factors to consider. Selecting the right plant for the right place is critical for the success of the project. The work and input you are willing and able to put into your lawn project are also factors. The following RCE fact sheets discuss the varieties of grass suitable for use in New Jersey:
            
            
            
            
            • Turfgrass Seed Selection for Home Lawns
            
            
            • Fine Fescues: Low-Maintenance Species for Turf
            
            
            • Perennial Ryegrass Varieties for New Jersey
            
            
            • Tall Fescue Varieties for New Jersey
            
            
            • Kentucky Bluegrass Varieties for New Jersey Sports Fields (Note: Although written for sports fields, this fact sheet is also an excellent resource for home gardeners.)
            
            
   9. Watering
   10. Weeds
5. Pesticides and Fertilizer
6. Trees and Shrubs
7. Vegetable Gardening and Small Fruits
8. Wildlife