Although a field of dandelions looks beautiful, this weed is usually not a welcome addition to a lovely green lawn. In addition to dandelions, this time of year you will notice wild onions and plantains. These weeds can push out healthy lawns and sap the...
Flowers! May is my favorite month for flowers. With an abundance of assorted colors to choose from, the right combination can really make your yard "POP". Remaining aware of bloom times for annuals and perennials will allow you to enjoy vibrant color all summer long. A...
Summer’s here and has brought a few unwelcome guests along. It looks like nature is getting an early start on flea and tick season this year, but that’s no reason to stay indoors. With the past winter being so mild, we may be expecting an...
Spring is four weeks ahead of schedule and that could mean a potential pest infestation for homeowners – especially since the past winter was mild. Agronomic specialist Glenn Koleda is extremely concerned, he states, “I’ve already seen aphids and soft scale this year which means...
These Plants Are a Gift That Keeps Giving Each And Every Year Annuals or perennials? That is the question. One of the true joys of gardening is flower selection, and with this, gardeners are presented with an overwhelming number of choices. But it all begins with annuals...
This Is A Tricky Procedure That Must Be Handled Properly Spring has sprung, and it's a time of renewal for everything, from our minds to our bodies, from our landscaping to our lawns. Especially our lawns. As you take a walk around your property this time of year,...
This Dreaded Fungus Can Destroy A Beautiful Lawn . . . If The Proper Measures Aren't Immediately Taken The arrival of early spring and the renewal of your lawn and landscaping can also bring with it a dreaded problem regarding the former -- snow mold. Snow mold...
Start Your Planning Early And Reap The Benefits For Several Months Ahead With Beautiful Colors How many times have you noticed a neighbor's beautiful flower beds during the spring and summer and vowed to do the same thing next year? Then 'next year' rolls around and you...
Let Late Season Winter Precipitation Run Its Course, Rather Than Causing Further Damage To Your Plants & Shrubs Even though spring has officially arrived, winter continues to drag on en route to one of the three snowiest years on record here in the Tri-State area. And when...
Begin Preparations For A Year of Beautiful Flowers, Gardens & Lawns Nothing is more exciting to many here in the Northeast than beginning to smell spring in the air. It's becoming lighter earlier, darker later. The melting snow is starting to show the ground you haven't seen...