by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Around this time of year, I start hearing the dreaded whine of mosquitoes. I cringe because they seem especially drawn to me instead of others and I end up with many welts during the course of summer. If you are facing the same problem, should you spray for mosquitoes...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 29, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
Many of the early blooming plants are done or winding down on their flowering, leaving you with dry flowerheads that are usually not as appealing. Unless it’s a plant where you are wanting the fruit to develop, you can deadhead and make your garden look better...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 22, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
As soil temperatures rise, grass starts growing again for the year. You can help it get off to a good start by fertilizing your lawn in spring, especially if you did not add any during the previous fall. There are some precautions that you need to be aware of before...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 15, 2014 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
As I mentioned last week, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a method used to control pests in the garden by choosing the least invasive methods possible first and working up the ladder as needed. Before you can manage the problem, however, you have to know that...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 8, 2014 | Tips / Advice
Perhaps you have been searching for help with a garden pest and run across the acronym IPM. This strategy should be a key part of your garden maintenance, but what is it? IPM stands for Integrated Pest Management. It is a system of controlling pests using a variety of...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 1, 2014 | Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
When we think of fertilizer in our gardens, lawns and vegetable plants spring to our minds quickly. However, making a plan for fertilizing trees and shrubs is essential for their long term health. Fertilizer Helps Your Trees and Shrubs Eat When you add fertilizer to...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Classic example of why you should spread a pre-emergent weed control on your lawn now. With some careful planning and a few bucks this lawn could be looking green and not yellow.
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 24, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice
Over the growing season, you will need to perform some weed maintenance in your lawn so that the appearance is more uniform and the grass is healthier since there is less competition for nutrients and water. Use a Pre-Emergent In the spring, especially if you are...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 17, 2014 | Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As I mentioned last week, it is time to fire up your sprinkler system. Once you have done that, you are all set for the season….right? Your Lawn’s Needs Will Change The amount of water that grass needs is definitely not always the same. After all, plants...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
This system requires 30psi of air pressure gets charges into the holding tank before adding water from the...
