by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 15, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
Your grass can really get a workout over the years as it is subjected to foot traffic, weather, pests and diseases, among other factors. Patches may start to appear and the lawn doesn’t look as healthy as it once did. As we approach fall, it is a great time to...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 13, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As autumn approaches, it is a good time to start thinking about your lawn soil pH so that you can add amendments if needed. Fall is a period of growth for grass as it prepares to go dormant for the winter and ensuring that the pH levels are optimal will help it stay...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 6, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
If you have walked by a lawn and seen little cylinders of grass and dirt, you may have wondered what was going on. Why would anyone want to punch holes in their grass? This process is called core aeration and it can be very beneficial as far as keeping your lawn...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 16, 2015 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice
If you have ever seen clusters of pear-shaped insects on the stems of your plants, you may have an infestation of aphids. I see them on rose bushes, especially, but they may be found throughout the different areas of your landscape. They come in colors like green,...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 9, 2015 | Seasonal Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
Are you wondering how to keep your plants healthy during the warmest time of the year? Plants can naturally become stressed during summer, so you will need to watch over them carefully. Here are three ways to make sure your garden is in tip-top shape. Scout Around for...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 6, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
If you have noticed that some areas of your lawn look a bit different and there are spikes of seedheads shooting up, you may have foxtail weeds in your grass. There are three different species that you commonly see throughout the United States. They are: Giant Foxtail...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jul 4, 2015 | Irrigation, Seasonal Tips, Uncategorized
As the weather heats up, you might think that your lawn needs as much water as possible to survive the summer and grow properly. Can you overwater a lawn in summer? Water Longer and Less Often It may seem counterproductive, but you only need to water once or perhaps...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 18, 2015 | Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
I have had the very unpleasant experience of stepping on the fruit of the puncturevine (Tribulus terrestris). This weed produces an abundance of seed pods that are covered with very sharp spikes. They are so sharp, in fact, that they have the ability to embed...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 17, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
If you have noticed a plant in your lawn with crinkly lobed leaves and flowers in shades of white, pink or light purple, it may be the common mallow (Malva neglecta). This relative of hibiscus, hollyhocks, cotton and okra is one of those plants that do offer benefits...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 16, 2015 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice, Uncategorized
At first glance, you might think the field bindweed is just another pretty little plant. It features many white or pink trumpet-shaped blossoms that are much like its relative, the morning glory. However, it is definitely one of the worst weeds that you could come...
