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...
