7 Simple Steps to Take to Prep Your Lawn This Fall
Fall is the season of harvest, but it is also the ideal time to prep your lawn & garden for spring. Don’t think lawns and gardens need less care in the cooler…
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Gardening and landscaping tips.
Seasonal advice from our crew, gathered over years of working in Hudson Valley yards.
Spring is here....now what?
The snow has finally melted in most areas and now you have a yard full of branches and bare spots and it’s kinda squishy. Now what? Here are two options that…
Don't let invasives take over
With no known predators, an invasive can easily take over a natural pond or garden and will hinder the survival of native plants and is detrimental to wildlife.…
Why does my mulch have fungus?
Those little sphere shaped cups in your mulch are called Bird's Nest Fungus. The fungus is found mostly in mulch and decaying wood. It won't harm your…
Why Japanese Honeysuckle Should Be Removed From Your Garden
The Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Thunb) was introduced to Long Island in the 1800’s from Asia to control erosion. Today it can be found in woodland,…
What’s With All These Nuts?
Have you noticed that there are more acorns on the ground than usual? Could it be a sign of a bad winter? It’s called a “mast year” when oak trees produce an…
Whether sodding or seeding, Autumn is the best time!
Thinking about instant grass or spreading seeds? The fall is great and here are the reasons why: \- Soil temperature is optimum. - No threat of a heatwave. - No…
Got Crabgrass?
Here's an e-mail I got this morning from Phil Bull from Turf Revolution. August is the month for crabgrass and I've been getting lots of e-mails on how to…
A Shed Pad In The Making
Considering purchasing a shed? Don't underestimate the importance of a solid foundation. Whether it was an online order or a big box store order, the…
The Green Giant: A Fast Grower And Most Deer Resistant Evergreen You Can Find
The Thuja Plicata 'Green Giant' Arborvitae tree has become very popular recently. I know, because my customers are requesting them and nurseries have run out of…
Got Lawn Thatch?
It’s spring and the good news is that your lawn is finally greening up, the bad news is that you may notice some dried up grass in some areas. Assuming your…
The Red Twig Dogwood - A True Winner In A Snow Covered Landscape
Courtesy: missouribotanicalgarden.org This winter has been the coldest winter in a long time and perhaps the longest stretch of time the snow has blanketed the…