by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 20, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips
Thatch buildup can be harmful to your lawn! The thatch layer is a normal part of any lawn. It consists of both living and dead organic materials, including the surface roots, stems and crowns of dead grass plants. Located on top of the soil and underneath your grass...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 13, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes
Chrysanthemums, better known as mums, will keep your garden alive with color through the end of the growing season. Drought-tolerant and resistant to insect pests and diseases, these popular flowers are one of the easiest perennials to grow. Given the wide array of...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 6, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Plants really are our friends…for the most part. When it comes to poison ivy, oak and sumac, on the other hand, a better term to use would probably be, “frenemies.” Each of these plants releases a toxin known as “urushiol,” which causes an itchy, red rash that can...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 29, 2012 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice
Measuring less than 1/50”, spider mites are hard to see with the naked eye. They are usually red, green, orange, brown or black in color, and they have oval-shaped bodies and four pairs of legs. These pests commonly feed on evergreen foliage, damaging plant cells in...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 22, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
Each tree, shrub, vine, flower and grass plant on your property needs adequate water to survive. When rainfall is scarce, keeping everything sufficiently watered can be a challenge. We’ve all been there…dragging hoses around, trying to put the right amounts of water...
