by Joe Yedowitz | Nov 13, 2010 | Decorative, Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Now that day light savings is in effect you may notice how quickly it gets dark outside. You can lighten up your landscape by installing a lighting system throughout your yard. Lighting can be perfect for highlighting aspects of your landscape. Depending on where you...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 30, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Containers are great for housing and displaying flowers and other plants throughout the summer. During the winter, however, they need to be stored properly to avoid damage. After cleaning containers of dead vegetation and spent soil, they should be cleaned thoroughly...
by Joe Yedowitz | Oct 15, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Tips / Advice
Both vegetables and flower gardens will be much more productive next year with the addition of organic soil amendments this fall. The idea behind organic amendments is to improve soil structure so that plant roots get more of the air, water and nutrients they...
by Joe Yedowitz | Sep 17, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
With the arrival of fall, all lawns can benefit from a “pick-me-up” to recover from the stresses of another summer season. On their own or in combinations, heat, drought, insects, disease and increased foot traffic can lead to thinning turf and bare patches where...
by Joe Yedowitz | Aug 12, 2010 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Tips / Advice
During the summer time, it is easy for your lawn to become dried up and lose its green appearance. Thorough watering can prevent your lawn from going into dormancy and becoming a field of weeds. The right amount and time of day is key: Your lawn needs approximately...