Watch part 2 at: www.youtube.com When Glendora High Cinema History instructor Roger Graziani assigned his students to produce a documentary short in early 1996, Nick Ferrell, Mike Williams, Josh Stricklin and Pat Nelson answered the call with Lawns: A Documentary, an inspired 14 minute treatise on the cultural and psychological implications of modern-day America’s obsession with their lawns. Moving from man-on-the-street interviews of local Glendorans to in depth discussions with lawn care specialists to even the disgruntled musings of a recently fired church groundskeeper, Lawns: A Documentary says just about everything about lawns that 17/18-year-old kids are willing and able to explore. Lawns marks a pretty important milestone in the G-Town canon as it was the first video cut by Mike Williams rather than Joel Eckert. And on the very first version of Adobe Premiere at that! This changing of the guard in the editor’s chair meant a couple things: first we were no longer leashed to Joel’s myopic obsession with only working on projects that involved fighting and gun play. Second – and even more importantly – Mike’s new-fangled non-linear editing capabilities liberated us from the technical restraints of Joel’s manual AB roll method of editing. Lawns would have probably suffered both technically and creatively had it been cut on Joel’s equipment. That being said, it can be said that Lawns doesn’t quite hold up as well all these years later – especially during the bloated …
Lawns: A Documentary (part 1)
St. Augustine Grass Care – Summer 2010.mov
The legwork is over and now Summer is all about maintaining your St. Augustine grass lawn. Here are some steps and things to look out for to make your St. Augustine yard the place to be in the warm months of the year.
Growing Grass : Will Grass Grow Back After Fungus Treatment?
Whether or not grass will grow back after fungus treatment depends on the species of the grass, and some grasses will have to be reseeded during a select time of year. Learn about how fungus can kill bunch grasses with help from a farm adviser in this free video on growing grass and lawn care.
How to Grow Grass : How to Grow Carpet Grass
Carpet grass is a warm season perennial grass that is used for low-maintenance utility turf areas. Wait until the spring to prepare the fine seed bed for carpet grass with help from a farm adviser in this free video on growing grass and lawn care.
Growing Grass : How to Spray Grass Seeding
One planting method for spraying grass seed is with hydroseeding, which incorporates the seeds into a water mixture with some kind of plant fiber. Protect grasses from erosion with help from a farm adviser in this free video on growing grass and lawn care.
Growing Grass : How to Kill Grass With Chemicals
Grass can be killed with any number of herbicides or weed killers, but they tend to only work if the grass is growing. Learn about contact herbicides with help from a farm adviser in this free video on growing grass and lawn care.
How to Grow Grass : How to Grow St. Augustine Grass
St. Augustine grass is a fairly coarse turf grass that is shade tolerant and requires a significant amount of nitrogen. Find out how to keep the sponginess of St. Augustine grass down with help from a farm adviser in this free video on growing grass and lawn care.
Furney’s Nursery How to Trim and Fertilize Roses
Furney’s Nursery is a garden center and nursery with quality plants, garden supplies and advice to help you make the most of your gardening experience. Furney’s Nursery grows their own trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, bulbs and seeds, edibles. Find plants and supplies for water gardening, fountains, ponds, and water features. For lawn care, we carry fertilizers, pest control, organic products, tools, soil, mulch, and bulk materials. We also have a beautiful gift shop.
