Congratulations to our Foreman, Vincent Nicolaro, for being this year’s “Employee of the Year!” Vinny has always loved the outdoors and cannot stay inside for long. He loves to see the changes of season and he is an avid ornithologist. Not only does he have an...
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...
October is a great month to get all the last minute items done on your property. It is still warm enough … but not for long. The following are some items you should accomplish before it gets too cold. Landscaping • Continue planting trees and shrubs. • Transplant...
The heat of summer has caused quite a bit of damage to our plants, trees and lawns. Currently you might notice that many of the leaves have edges that are brown. This is called “Leaf Scorch” and is a condition caused by the hot summer...
Plants need water to live. Besides that, there are no “rules” to watering – it is a judgement call. The amount of water depends on the type of plant, weather, time of year, and many other issues. What is the best thing to do? Check...
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...
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...
Since there is not a lot going on in February in regards to landscaping, this is the perfect time to start on ideas of what you want to do when spring arrives. Start the process now! Budget – come up with a budget on how much...
It's not easy being the boss' son but that has not stopped James from learning everything he needs to know to be the best for our customers. James has his Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Design. He had attended one year at the University of Northern Iowa...