by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 12, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Have you noticed dying or dead patches in your lawn? An insect may be the culprit behind this problem. While you are scouting for your IPM program, examine the clues and see if you have insects in your lawn. Chinch Bugs If you have yellow or reddish-brown...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Around this time of year, I start hearing the dreaded whine of mosquitoes. I cringe because they seem especially drawn to me instead of others and I end up with many welts during the course of summer. If you are facing the same problem, should you spray for mosquitoes...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 29, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
Many of the early blooming plants are done or winding down on their flowering, leaving you with dry flowerheads that are usually not as appealing. Unless it’s a plant where you are wanting the fruit to develop, you can deadhead and make your garden look better...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 22, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
As soil temperatures rise, grass starts growing again for the year. You can help it get off to a good start by fertilizing your lawn in spring, especially if you did not add any during the previous fall. There are some precautions that you need to be aware of before...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 15, 2014 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
As I mentioned last week, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a method used to control pests in the garden by choosing the least invasive methods possible first and working up the ladder as needed. Before you can manage the problem, however, you have to know that...