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 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 13, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
Supplemental watering is the absence of rainfall is sometimes easier said than done. Maybe you spend a lot of time away from home. Or, perhaps you just don’t have the time in the day to set up those sprinklers. Either way, if your lawn, trees and shrubs didn’t get...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 13, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
It can be tempting to bag and dispose of grass clippings, especially if it’s been a long time since your lawn was last mowed. After all, clumps of cut grass sitting on your lawn are unattractive, and they can smother the grass underneath if they aren’t removed. Mowing...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 6, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
SUMMER HEAT, DROUGHT AND DISEASE CAN BE DAMAGING Many lawns are going through a stressful period right now, high temperatures are very tough on turf. Combine the heat with long stretches of little or no rainfall, and lawns will start showing signs of heat and drought...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 1, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
Good mowing and watering practices can make a big difference in the looks and health of your lawn. Plus, by encouraging healthier growth of your grass plants, you’ll be improving your turf’s ability to stand up to insects, disease and stressful summer weather. Here...
