by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 9, 2016 | Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
The garden world is starting to come alive again. Early bloomers like forsythia and redbud have burst into bloom and the ground is not always covered with snow. Unfortunately, it also means that weeds tend to pop up. If you do not take action in a timely matter, you...
by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 27, 2016 | Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
One way to keep working on your garden until the temperatures warm up again in the spring is to order garden seeds and plants. You can send off for a catalog, shop online or visit a local garden center or nursery. Know Your Zone and Growing Conditions If you ask a...
by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 11, 2016 | Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As an avid gardener, winter seems to make the time pass slower. The world around me is often covered with a blanket of white snow or otherwise stark and bare. I long to see pops of color creeping up again. If you are also wishing that you could see plant growth sooner...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jan 28, 2016 | Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Another garden task that can be performed during the winter is spraying some of your trees and shrubs with dormant oils. There are many species that can benefit from this practice, but they are notably associated with the care of fruit trees and shrubs. Spraying them...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jan 27, 2016 | Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
While most gardening tasks do not start until the growing season begins, you can get your new year off to a good start when you prune trees and shrubs this winter. This will help them be ready for when the temperatures warm up and your landscape springs to life. Why...
by Joe Yedowitz | Dec 17, 2015 | Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Plants can be quite resilient. For many trees, shrubs and perennials, they can bounce back even after you prune away parts. In some cases, you can even cut them close to the ground and they will happily start growing again. In fact, they may need this step for proper...
