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...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 29, 2012 | Lawn Tips, Tips / Advice
Measuring less than 1/50”, spider mites are hard to see with the naked eye. They are usually red, green, orange, brown or black in color, and they have oval-shaped bodies and four pairs of legs. These pests commonly feed on evergreen foliage, damaging plant cells in...
by Joe Yedowitz | Jun 22, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation
Each tree, shrub, vine, flower and grass plant on your property needs adequate water to survive. When rainfall is scarce, keeping everything sufficiently watered can be a challenge. We’ve all been there…dragging hoses around, trying to put the right amounts of water...
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,...
