Every year, lawns and landscape shrubs take brutal damage from de-icers, snow piles, and plows. We want to keep the sidewalks and pavements clear of ice and snow, but we wind up costing ourselves valuable plants in the process. What can be done? First – Plant...
Winter is the perfect time to prune your deciduous trees. Why Prune in Winter? Once the trees lose their leaves, you can view the structure of the trees more easily. This can make it easier to see what needs to be done and see any problems that...
Long winters with snow, ice and extreme cold can create a lot of damage to landscape plants. There are both natural and man made problems that can occur. How can you tell which are major problems and which will work itself out? How can you...
As we approach winter, there are quite a few things you should do to protect your property and investment. Your trees, shrubs, lawn and perennials need help and the following are a few things that you should do. Perennials – cut them back now as the...
As this fall has proven, snow and ice can cause major damage to not only your trees and shrubs, but also your property. Getting an evaluation of your yard and knowing how to prevent possible damage is much easier and cheaper than trying to clean...
The best time to plant a tree is when the tree goes dormant; this is when the least amount of shock would occur to it. Fall and winter planting gives roots a chance to settle in during the cooler months so the tree gets a...
November is a perfect time of year to straighten out your plantings and get the lawn ready for winter; which, in turn, will get it ready for Spring. As plants begin their dormant cycle, they can be safely dug and replanted. So, look at where your...
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...
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...
Removing Snow Can Often Result In Additional Damage With this winter's snowfall here in New Jersey on record pace, many homeowners and businesses are left to wonder -- and hope -- if whether or not their beautiful trees and shrubs will be able to survive yet...