Summer Lawn Care should be easy because in the summer, the lawn wants to 'kick back' and 'be green.' Problem is, the environment, Mother Nature and 'we,' all seem to be working at cross purposes. We recommend slower release, lower nitrogen, organic lawn fertilizers in summer to help your lawn 'kick back' and 'be green' without forcing thirsty, fast growing and trouble-susceptible new growth. Proper watering guidelines can be found on our FREE Lawn Watering Guide originally published by the Santa Clara Valley Water District and later modified by me.

The most common summer question we get at Yamamgami's is, "Why do I have brown spots in my lawn?" Basically there are 3 answers to this question: too little water, an insect infestation (most likely grubs) or a fungus problem, which is usually the result of too much water. On the back of our FREE Lawn Watering Guide, I have developed a 3 step method to help you diagnosis your problem brown spots.

Briefly: If it is a dry spot, a screwdriver test can easily identify the problem. Push it into a green spot and then compare it to the effort needed to push it into a brown spot. If the brown spot is harder, it indicates a watering problem which will necessitate an examination of your watering system. Next, if it is an insect, flood the area with a solution of lukewarm water and dishwashing soap. If grubs are there, the soap will act as an irritant and force them to the surface. Finally, if neither of these methods indicates a problem, this usually means it is a fungus. Now you will need to provide us a 4 inch by 4 inch by 4 inch sample of your turf, roots and all. The sample should include part of the brown spot and mostly the area around the brown ON THE SAME PIECE, for us to examine. It’s in the transition zone that fungus leaves its distinctive marks.

Lawn care in the summer should be easy. If you are having problems, let Yamagami's Nursery help with our knowledgeable staff, and our FREE Lawn Care Reminder Card Service which can help you maintain a beautiful green lawn. Our FREE Lawn Care Watering Guide will help you resolve any watering problems. Hint: if you water your lawn more than twice a week, you are contributing to any problems!

Remember, Yamagami's Nursery is here to help you succeed…the first time.

Meet Ron Kanemoto, CCN Pro. He has over 30 years of experience in the nursery industry and has been the General Manager for Yamagami's since 1989. In addition to running things here, Ron is our resident lawn expert. He's the man to see when you have problems figuring out what’s going on with your lawn. He teaches classes here on both lawn care and general watering practices. He also serves on a landscape advisory committee for the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

In his spare time (there isn't much) Ron keeps busy with lots of family activities with aunts, uncles, cousins, his sister and niece. He drives a Corvette and has Mario Andretti fantasies. He has even participated in a class at Infineon Raceway. Other need-for-speed activities have included mountain biking, river rafting and snow boarding.

Be sure to check our web site, yamagamisnursery.com, regularly for listings of classes in Summer, Fall and Winter. Ron usually teaches one or more classes each season. Not only an expert on lawns and water, Ron was our buyer for garden medicine and supplies for many years. He's our all around go-to guy for all our garden remedy questions. Say hi to him on your next visit and be sure to bring in samples of any lawn or garden problems.

Didn’t get a chance to plant your tomatoes in the short weeks between deluges and scorching heat? Don’t worry! We ordered several of our top sellers to be planted in #1 size cans to be ready in June and they have just arrived! We also have eggplants and peppers for late season fill-ins. Herbs and other veggies are also in stock so your late garden can be a full and thriving one all summer long. With a decent Indian summer, harvests can go right up to Thanksgiving! Come to Yamagami’s Nursery for everything you need for your own garden of eatin’.

It's summertime and the livin' should be easy, especially at home. Want to enter life in the slow lane? Climb into one of the fabulous suspended chairs from Outback Chair Company, relax and let the world float away. Don't have conveniently placed trees or beams from which to hang a chair? Not a problem. We also carry their durable frames so they can be free-standing and portable.

The Outback Lounger – Climb into this piece of floating heaven and enter Relaxation Nation. This handsome lounger is truly portable tranquility. Its varnished Indonesian hardwood frame and waterproof fabric make it ideal for indoors or outdoors. Best of all, it's gravity resistant! The Outback Lounger supports up to 350 lbs and comes with a 10 year warranty.

Life in the Charleston Cushion Chair is where time stands still. Its all cotton breathable fabric soothes and brings you tranquility. Relax into its spacious comfort cradled with built-in armrests and just try to stay awake. It is designed for indoor or covered areas. This chair supports up to 350 lbs and comes with a 2 year warranty.

We offer 4 different styles of Outback chairs including the two featured here. Come in to test drive them to discover how it feels to float above it all.