by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 11, 2015 | Irrigation, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
For the past few weeks, my mother and I have been working on our plots at the community garden. I have been in charge of setting up the drip irrigation system. I love how you can deliver water straight to the plant instead of using a general spray. Why Should You Try...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 4, 2015 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
You may have heard that you should do much of your pruning in the spring while your trees and shrubs are still dormant. However, this could destroy the floral display of some species. Why would this happen and which species are affected? Last Year vs. This...
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...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of my personal pet peeves is hearing or seeing sprinklers go off during a rainstorm. It seems like such a waste both environmentally and financially. It is also potentially harmful to the plants since the extra water can lead to root suffocation or fungal...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 2, 2015 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
When the spring rains start to fall and grass awakens from its dormancy, it is time to take out your garden tools and check them over. Every year you should do a spring lawn mower tune up to make sure that it is working properly and ready to go. Check Over and Replace...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 23, 2015 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Spring is here in all its glory. Plants are coming alive again and the temperatures are creeping up. There are still days here and there that are colder, but it’s definitely on the upswing. For much of spring, rain is enough to take care of all of your...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 16, 2015 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Uncategorized
You may notice spots in your lawn that are especially wet after the sprinklers have gone off or a rainstorm passed through. This can be normal at first since it takes time for water to travel down into the soil. If it seems to take especially long, though, it could be...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 9, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
One of the best ways to control weeds, of course, is to never let them get started. A good dose of pre-emergent weed control will keep seeds from germinating and dominating your lawn. When Should You Apply It? One of the main weeds that you are trying to avoid is...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
You may have seen tips that a round of dormant oils is useful at this point in the year to help control pests. What are they and why would they be useful? What Are Dormant Oils? Dormant oils are usually formulated using petroleum as a base. It is called a dormant oil...
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
When you are doing your spring lawn assessment, note whether there are any weeds present in your lawn. In addition to removing these, you may want to use some preemergent weed control before the growing season really gets into full swing. What Is a Preemergent...
