by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 15, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Both vegetables and flower gardens will be much more productive next year with the addition of organic soil amendments this fall. The idea behind organic amendments is to improve soil structure so that plant roots get more of the air, water and nutrients they...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 2, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
Cold weather preparations should start now A little extra care this fall will help to pave the way for healthier, thicker lawn growth when spring returns. Old Man Winter has a way of sneaking up on us, so the sooner the following steps are taken, the better. Letting...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 17, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
With the arrival of fall, all lawns can benefit from a “pick-me-up” to recover from the stresses of another summer season. On their own or in combinations, heat, drought, insects, disease and increased foot traffic can lead to thinning turf and bare patches where...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 2, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
It’s about that time to plant bulbs! Bulbs are flowers that are planted in the fall and flower in the spring. Before your bulbs develop they will resemble the picture to the left and won’t have flowers on them yet. When planting your bulbs you only need one simple...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 26, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Now that fall is approaching its time to start planting hardy mums. The great thing about hardy mums is that they are perennial, and if winterized correctly they will re-grow for you the following year. Mums are typically planted in the fall (around late August,...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 19, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
Is your grass looking a little thin? It may be time to plant some new grass. It’s a challenging task to plant new grass but simple steps can befollowed to ensure your success. Moisture of your seeds: For germination to be effective it is important that the seeds...
