by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 17, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
SUMMER HEAT, DROUGHT AND DISEASE CAN BE DAMAGING Many lawns are going through a stressful period right now. High temperatures are tough on turf. Combine the heat with long stretches of little or no rainfall, and lawns will start showing signs of heat and drought...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 10, 2012 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes
Even if you don’t have room for planting beds on your property, you can still get plenty of enjoyment out of growing your own flowers, herbs and vegetables. With container gardening, a deck, patio, balcony or even a doorstep can provide all the room you need....
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 3, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips
It can be tempting to bag and dispose of grass clippings, especially if it’s been a long time since your lawn was last mowed. After all, clumps of cut grass sitting on your lawn are unattractive, and they can smother the grass underneath if they aren’t removed. Mowing...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 27, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
It’s the height of the summer season, and the planting beds on your property can use a little help to preserve their looks and health. Shrubs and smaller trees should be pruned to remove dead or damaged limbs and promote a more attractive shape. Weeds should be...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 20, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips
Thatch buildup can be harmful to your lawn! The thatch layer is a normal part of any lawn. It consists of both living and dead organic materials, including the surface roots, stems and crowns of dead grass plants. Located on top of the soil and underneath your grass...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 13, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes
Chrysanthemums, better known as mums, will keep your garden alive with color through the end of the growing season. Drought-tolerant and resistant to insect pests and diseases, these popular flowers are one of the easiest perennials to grow. Given the wide array of...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 6, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Plants really are our friends…for the most part. When it comes to poison ivy, oak and sumac, on the other hand, a better term to use would probably be, “frenemies.” Each of these plants releases a toxin known as “urushiol,” which causes an itchy, red rash that can...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 29, 2012 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice
Measuring less than 1/50”, spider mites are hard to see with the naked eye. They are usually red, green, orange, brown or black in color, and they have oval-shaped bodies and four pairs of legs. These pests commonly feed on evergreen foliage, damaging plant cells in...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 22, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
Each tree, shrub, vine, flower and grass plant on your property needs adequate water to survive. When rainfall is scarce, keeping everything sufficiently watered can be a challenge. We’ve all been there…dragging hoses around, trying to put the right amounts of water...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 16, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
What a spring so far…we started off with 70+ degree-days in March and it was cool and wet for most of May. Mother nature certainly is challenging us this year. LAWN UPDATE There may be a Fungus Among-us…. Not sure if you are seeing it, but I am. There is Red thread...
