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 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 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 16, 2012 | Gardens / Landscapes, Irrigation, Lawn Tips, Seasonal Tips
What a spring so far…we started off with 70+ degree-days in March and it was cool and wet for most of May. Mother nature certainly is challenging us this year. LAWN UPDATE There may be a Fungus Among-us…. Not sure if you are seeing it, but I am. There is Red thread...