by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 7, 2014 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Have the hot summer temperatures taken a toll on your turf? Now is the time to be extra watchful for two problems that can crop up and harm your lawn right when it is naturally stressed. Brown Grass? Many lawns are made up of cool season grasses. These will green up...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 4, 2014 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Summer can be a rough time for your landscape. The combination of heat, longer days and lack of rain can make it hard for your plants to grow and maintain themselves properly. They may start to droop and die. How can you help your plants recover from summer? The first...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 24, 2014 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
You usually do not need to water your lawn more than a couple of times a week for proper growth. Sometimes, however, it can be beneficial to do a short syringe cycle in the hottest part of the year, to combat patch disease, and when starting or renovating your lawn....
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 3, 2014 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Summer is in full swing now and the weather is getting hot. Your lawn must be getting thirsty and will need to be watered daily, right? If you did water your lawn a little bit each day, that is actually likely to stress your grass out more over time. Frequent but...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 19, 2014 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
If you want to try something different in your garden, consider adding some native plants. These are ones that originate from your area and can offer some potential benefits not shared by ornamental plants from outside the region. Preserve Diversity Gardens can be...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 12, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Have you noticed dying or dead patches in your lawn? An insect may be the culprit behind this problem. While you are scouting for your IPM program, examine the clues and see if you have insects in your lawn. Chinch Bugs If you have yellow or reddish-brown...
