by Joe Yedowitz | Dec 12, 2013 | Gardens / Landscapes, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
December 2013 has certainly been a little more “white” than we expected. In preparation for the winter months, have you: 1) Prepared your broadleaf evergreens for the harsh winter winds and temperatures? Your broadleaf evergreens prefer a winter coat for...
by Joe Yedowitz | Nov 15, 2013 | Gardens / Landscapes, Plant of the Month, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
Spring Color Nothing announces spring with as much color and life as the early blooms of crocus, the brilliant trumpets of daffodils and the elegance of tulips. Spring-flowering bulbs of all kinds are an important part of maintaining year-round color in any garden,...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 7, 2013 | Decorative, Lawn Tips, Plant of the Month, Tips / Advice
Fall is here… Lawn furniture is getting put away (slowly), snow blowers are being pulled out from the sheds and sent away for a quick tune up. People ask me, “Joe…what can you possibly be landscaping in the fall?” Truth be told, we are busy...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 31, 2013 | Gardens / Landscapes
One of the great things about gardening is that in some way your garden can take care of itself. Now, that’s not endorsing abandoning garden chores completely, but there are a few things that you can do to make your work a little easier. One of these things is to...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 17, 2013 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
“Do my trees and shrubs really need to be fertilized?” We hear this question time and time again from our customers, and the answer is a resounding “yes!” Construction activities when homes are built lead to soil that is heavily compacted, poorly aerated and poorly...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 10, 2013 | Gardens / Landscapes, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
Summer will be here soon, and it can be brutal on your lawn. But summer hardiness can be improved this year and in the years ahead. Here are some things to think about throughout the rest of the growing season: Mowing: As temperatures increase, you should gradually...