by Joe Yedowitz | Nov 19, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
It’s about that time where all those beautiful leaves are resting on your lawn. Should you leave them there? No! It is important that leaves are raked up from your lawn in order to keep it healthy. If you do not, it is possible that mold can grow under those leaves,...
by Joe Yedowitz | Nov 12, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
My pine needles are turning brown. What could be causing this? Browning pine needles can be caused by a variety of factors, including: • Root damage or death as a result of exceptionally wet springs and hot, dry summers. Improving soil drainage where the pines are...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 29, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes
The plants that keeps on giving If you have hostas in your landscape, you already know how well they work as perennial bedding plants. With beautiful foliage and flowers, hostas are perfect for groundcovers or backdrops in shady areas. Even better, they’re durable,...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 21, 2011 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes
There’s no doubt about it…fall is here! leaves are changing color, temperatures are cooler and we’re all spending more time indoors now that the summer season is behind us! Looking back over the past year, how satisfied were you with your outdoor living space? In...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 14, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
BUT THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY WILL BE CLOSING SOON Even when visible top growth slows (or stops) for the season, your turf, trees and shrubs are still in need of nutrients. They might seem inactive, but your plants are actually building up nutrient reserve, setting...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 20, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes
Fall is just around the corner, if not already here, and it’s the perfect time for perennials! Tree and shrub leaves aren’t the only source of fall color. With late-blooming perennials, your landscape can still be a sight to behold this fall. Here are jut a few...