by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 13, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As autumn approaches, it is a good time to start thinking about your lawn soil pH so that you can add amendments if needed. Fall is a period of growth for grass as it prepares to go dormant for the winter and ensuring that the pH levels are optimal will help it stay...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 6, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
If you have walked by a lawn and seen little cylinders of grass and dirt, you may have wondered what was going on. Why would anyone want to punch holes in their grass? This process is called core aeration and it can be very beneficial as far as keeping your lawn...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 6, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
If you have noticed that some areas of your lawn look a bit different and there are spikes of seedheads shooting up, you may have foxtail weeds in your grass. There are three different species that you commonly see throughout the United States. They are: Giant Foxtail...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 17, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
If you have noticed a plant in your lawn with crinkly lobed leaves and flowers in shades of white, pink or light purple, it may be the common mallow (Malva neglecta). This relative of hibiscus, hollyhocks, cotton and okra is one of those plants that do offer benefits...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 16, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
At first glance, you might think the field bindweed is just another pretty little plant. It features many white or pink trumpet-shaped blossoms that are much like its relative, the morning glory. However, it is definitely one of the worst weeds that you could come...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 28, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
Growing season is into full swing these days. Plants everywhere are blooming and your lawn has woken up and started growing again. Now that it’s had a bit of a chance to come out of its winter slumber, you should fertilize your lawns around the end of May. Why...
