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 9, 2015 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Are you wondering how to keep your plants healthy during the warmest time of the year? Plants can naturally become stressed during summer, so you will need to watch over them carefully. Here are three ways to make sure your garden is in tip-top shape. Scout Around for...
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 | Jul 4, 2015 | Irrigation, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As the weather heats up, you might think that your lawn needs as much water as possible to survive the summer and grow properly. Can you overwater a lawn in summer? Water Longer and Less Often It may seem counterproductive, but you only need to water once or perhaps...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 18, 2015 | Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
I have had the very unpleasant experience of stepping on the fruit of the puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris). This weed produces an abundance of seed pods that are covered with very sharp spikes. They are so sharp, in fact, that they have the ability to embed...
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...
