by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 17, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
SUMMER HEAT, DROUGHT AND DISEASE CAN BE DAMAGING Many lawns are going through a stressful period right now. High temperatures are 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 | Aug 3, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips
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 27, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
It’s the height of the summer season, and the planting beds on your property can use a little help to preserve their looks and health. Shrubs and smaller trees should be pruned to remove dead or damaged limbs and promote a more attractive shape. Weeds should be...
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 | 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 16, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
What a spring so far…we started off with 70+ degree-days in March and it was cool and wet for most of May. Mother nature certainly is challenging us this year. LAWN UPDATE There may be a Fungus Among-us…. Not sure if you are seeing it, but I am. There is Red thread...
