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...
Aerating your lawn is important for healthy growth. Over time thatch builds up and soil is compacted which makes it difficult for your lawn to get the oxygen, water and nutrients that it needs. Compacted soil happens for many reasons. A few main reasons are...
July is a time to truly look at your lawn and watch for fungus and insects. With the strong heat and humid conditions of June and July, fungus will start to grow on your lawn and, if caught early enough, it can be easily controlled....
Year In And Year Out, These Special Plants Provide An Abundance Of Joy While most seasoned gardeners and nurseries alike will recommend a mix of annuals and perennials in your garden, the task can seem quite daunting. As for the perennials (plants that grow back every year),...
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...
An Uncommon Technique Produces Spectacular Results Your home is no doubt the centerpiece of your property -- the art in and of itself -- so think of your lawn as the frame to this piece of art. And with any art, you want your frame to enhance...
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,...
Designed To Protect The State's Water Resources, It Doesn't Mean You Can't Have A Beautiful Lawn While perhaps nothing gives a homeowner more pride than a lush and green lawn each summer, the state of New Jersey has put measures in place beginning in 2011 with...
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...