by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 27, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
You own health is just as important as your lawn’s, by doing some yard work you can actually be helping yourself! Working in your garden can improve both your physical and mental health. So next time you go to work outside, be sure to remember it can count as your...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 20, 2011 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes
These days, the term “hardscaping” is bound to come up in any conversation about landscaping improvements…and for good reasons. Hardscaping is a great way to bring added form and function to your property while complementing the existing plantings in your landscape....
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 13, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
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 6, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
SUMMER HEAT, DROUGHT AND DISEASE CAN BE DAMAGING Many lawns are going through a stressful period right now, high temperatures are very tough on turf. Combine the heat with long stretches of little or no rainfall, and lawns will start showing signs of heat and drought...
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by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 30, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes
To keep your trees and shrubs looking and growing their best this summer, proper care and maintenance are essential. Each of them can benefit from the following: SUPPLEMENTAL WATERING In the absence of rainfall, you should provide your trees and shrubs with a long,...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 23, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Well yesterday was the first day of summer and it sure feels like it! Without a doubt temperatures have been very high so it’s important to take extra good care of your lawn. With a little extra love it ill be sure to thrive and be healthy and green! Don’t over...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Grubs aren’t the only pests posing a threat to your turf this summer. As the weather heats up, any of the following bugs can cause problems: WEBWORMS- Chew off grass blades and pull them into tunnels they make in the thatch layer. CHINCH BUGS- Sucks juices from the...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 9, 2011 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes
Try a Container Garden! 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...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 1, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
Good mowing and watering practices can make a big difference in the looks and health of your lawn. Plus, by encouraging healthier growth of your grass plants, you’ll be improving your turf’s ability to stand up to insects, disease and stressful summer weather. Here...
by Joe Yedowitz | May 25, 2011 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
They’ll Destroy Your Lawn if You Let Them! Ever laid eyes on a grub? If so, you know how ugly these pests are. Even uglier, though, is the damage they can do to your lawn. Grubs are the unfortunate offspring of beetles, such as June beetles and Japanese beetles, and...
