by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 23, 2014 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
As winter approaches, your garden may start to seem a bit dreary. One way that you can help beat these winter blahs is to pore over garden catalogs. You can do this electronically, but I prefer having an actual paper version to look at whenever I fancy. If you...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 16, 2014 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
The growing season is winding down and you may wonder when to cut down your perennials for best success. These plants last more than one season and may have become untidy. For many, fall is a great time, with the caveat that you need to consider how it will affect the...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Fall is a glorious time where the leaves change to magnificent hues of red, orange, brown and yellow. It also means that a lawn task awaits: raking leaves. Depending on the size of your yard and how many trees you have, this can seem like a daunting task. It...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
When most of us think about planting new specimens in our gardens, spring comes to mind. However, many plants can be successfully planted during the fall too. In fact, there are several reasons why it can be a better idea to do your planting in the fall. Place Your...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 25, 2014 | Gardens / Landscapes, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Fall is a great time to do some color planning for your garden. You can look at other people’s yards and see ideas for plants that are blooming and changing foliage color at this time. If you decide that you want to add some new trees and shrubs for fall...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 18, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Uncategorized
If you are working on overseeding or renovating your lawn this fall, consider the different types of grass seed available. This is an opportunity to add different kinds to your yard to improve its look or overall health. There are two types of grasses available: cool...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 11, 2014 | Irrigation, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
We don’t really think about watering our trees and shrubs (or other plants, for that matter) during the winter since snow is made up of water, after all. However, since the ground is often frozen and it is difficult for water to reach the roots, it is essential...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 5, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
Many people think that spring is the optimal time to fertilize your lawn. It makes sense, right? The plants are just waking up and need a burst of nutrients to get them off to a good start. However, what you really need to focus on is fall lawn fertilization to keep...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 28, 2014 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Your grass may have needed extra water throughout the summer to help it combat heat and drought. As fall approaches, though, it is time to adjust your sprinkler system for the last few months of the growing season. In autumn, the temperatures start falling. Rainstorms...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 21, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Fall is a great time to take a good look at your grass and assess its condition. If wear and tear is minor, you may be able to just overseed. However, if it has taken a beating over the previous months, consider doing some lawn renovations and enhancements. This is a...
