by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 29, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes
The plants that keeps on giving If you have hostas in your landscape, you already know how well they work as perennial bedding plants. With beautiful foliage and flowers, hostas are perfect for groundcovers or backdrops in shady areas. Even better, they’re durable,...
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by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 21, 2011 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes
There’s no doubt about it…fall is here! leaves are changing color, temperatures are cooler and we’re all spending more time indoors now that the summer season is behind us! Looking back over the past year, how satisfied were you with your outdoor living space? In...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 14, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
BUT THE WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY WILL BE CLOSING SOON Even when visible top growth slows (or stops) for the season, your turf, trees and shrubs are still in need of nutrients. They might seem inactive, but your plants are actually building up nutrient reserve, setting...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 20, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes
Fall is just around the corner, if not already here, and it’s the perfect time for perennials! Tree and shrub leaves aren’t the only source of fall color. With late-blooming perennials, your landscape can still be a sight to behold this fall. Here are jut a few...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 13, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
Supplemental watering is the absence of rainfall is sometimes easier said than done. Maybe you spend a lot of time away from home. Or, perhaps you just don’t have the time in the day to set up those sprinklers. Either way, if your lawn, trees and shrubs didn’t get...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 5, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
In Fact, This is the Best Time of Year for It Since top growth slows down (or stops altogether) in the fall, your lawn, trees and shrubs no longer have to continue the constant flow of nutrients and water to leaves and blades. Instead, they’re using this time to...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 27, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Aeration, Overseeding and Slice Seeding can work wonders The cool, crisp weather of fall makes it easy to forget how overbearing summer can be. Unfortunately, our lawns have a little more trouble putting summer’s heat and dryness behind them. If your turf is looking...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 18, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
End of August and all of September are the best time to grow new grass. Why is this the best time you may ask? Temperature! Towards the end of August temperatures begin to drop at night. The cooler temperature lessen the humidity in the air, thus creating dew. Dew...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 11, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Why is it important to prune your shrubs, you ask? By pruning your shrubs you are not only increasing their aesthetic appearance but you are also improving their health. By discarding dead heads on shrubs you allow the plant to regrow new buds. In addition, pruning...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 6, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes
What is deep root fertilization? :It is a process where fertilizer is injected to the soil surrounding your trees and shrubs to provide them with a balanced blend of nutrients and minerals that they need.Why should I use deep root fertilization for my trees and...
