by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 10, 2014 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
The days are warming up and it is time to fire up your sprinkler system for the growing season. You need to be careful, though, so you don’t cause damage to your system. Locate Your Sprinkler Shut Off Valves At the end of fall every year, you should be...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 3, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
If you are looking to revitalize your garden, try adding some annuals. They only last one growing season, so if you decide you don’t like how they look, you can just try different plants next year. You can include plants like tropical species that might...
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 27, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
One of the best days of the year is when I see flowers blooming for the first time after a long dreary winter. I love the reminder that the world is coming alive again! Spring color displays are showing up everywhere. The following plants can be used in your garden to...
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 20, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
As part of your lawn care schedule, you may need to take steps to control crabgrass in your yard. It can take several years to manage the problem since seeds can stay dormant for several years before germination, so the best time to start the battle is now. Begin With...
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 13, 2014 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
Spring is right around the corner and you may have already started planning for new landscape improvements. It’s tempting to run down to your local garden center and buy any plant that catches your eye, but you must resist that urge and do your homework....
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 6, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Perhaps you have looked at your lawn and noticed that some of the grass looks a bit different. Maybe plants have sprung up in the cracks of your walkway. There’s a good chance that what you’re noticing is a weed called crabgrass. What Is Crabgrass? There...
by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 27, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
There are several different tasks that should be included in your lawn care program to keep your grass happy and healthy. Aeration Every year at the end of the growing season, get your lawn aerated. This process removes small plugs at intervals throughout the grass....
by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 20, 2014 | Decorative, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
When you are doing your spring cleanup to prepare your garden for the coming growing season, take the time to put down some new mulch. This practice helps your plants stay healthy and strong. It also makes your yard more visually appealing. Some Benefits of Mulch When...
by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 13, 2014 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Raking only needs to be done in the fall to remove leaves, right? Actually, you should plan on raking out your lawn at the start of every spring to give your grass the best possible start for the new growing season. This will help combat the effects of thatch and snow...
by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 6, 2014 | Gardens / Landscapes, Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Is your garden ready for an update? When you are planning for landscape improvements, take the time to research your options and carefully consider any new plants or other garden features that you want to add. This can help you optimize costs, pick the best options...
