by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 8, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Lawn Tips
Compost heaps work by generating intense heat and biological activity, breaking down all materials you include into a rich, organic substance that works wonderfully as a soil amendment. The ingredients for successful composting are pretty standard: water, air, and...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 1, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips
As spring is approaching there are a few things you should keep in mind when it comes to lawn care; here are a couple tips that can help you to ensure your landscape is ready for this season! When is the best time to prune flowering shrubs? Pruning is a regular,...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 25, 2012 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes
They say that nothing lasts forever, and if you have a wooden deck that is getting on in years, you can probably relate. With summer right around the corner, this is a great time for redoing your deck or making improvements. Consider a more durable option Synthetic...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 20, 2012 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes
One of the biggest trends in landscape improvements is the outdoor fireplace, which makes it possible to enjoy your outdoor living space all year-round. If you’ve been thinking about adding a fireplace to your landscape, you have some decisions to make. For example:...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 13, 2012 | Decorative
When it comes to the sun, it’s definitely possible to get too much of a good think. Without enough shade in your yard, the amount of time you get to spend enjoying your outdoor living space is going to be limited. OPTIONS FOR CREATING SHADY AREAS One obvious way to...
by Joe Yedowitz | Apr 6, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Lawn Tips
Regular Maintenance Goes a Long Way Dandelions, chickweed, ground ivy, henbit, knotweed, plantain, and thistle… all sorts of broadleaf weeds will soon be making an appearance. It would be great if we could eliminate these pests once and for all. The thing is, they...
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 30, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
When we perform our Spring Cleanups passer-bys will frequently stop and ask “What happened to the lawn”. As you can see from the picture to the right, we run a machine over the lawns we clean up which mechanically rake it out. The results are often piles of dead,...
by Joe Yedowitz | Mar 3, 2012 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes, Plant of the Month, Tips / Advice
If you’re interested in attracting hummingbirds to your property without using a feeder, keep in mind that they visit plants with lots of blooms and nectar. Red flowers are helpful, but they aren’t a necessity. You might want to try planting some of the se around your...
by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 25, 2012 | Tips / Advice
It is hard to believe that February is coming to an end, and that Spring season is just around the corner. If you are anything like me, I have started to make, and review, my “Spring Project List”. Some of the projects on the list I may do myself….and some of the...
by Joe Yedowitz | Feb 18, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to try plant varieties that may be unavailable at your local garden center. Not only is it cheaper than purchasing plants, but there’s something very rewarding about planting seeds and watching them grow! A soil-less seed starting...
