August is upon us and although it has been nice with below average rainfall and not too many hot days, the warm dry weather contributes to the need to water frequently. When there is plenty [...]
Drip Irrigation is becoming more popular due to the great water savings and the various applications it can be used for. This summer is one of the hottest on record with temperatures in the high [...]
This summer has been extremely humid (most days over 50%) causing fungus on many properties. Fungus can vary from gray spots to brown patches and it is important to treat right away so that it [...]
Why are so many of your neighbors investing in professional landscape lighting? There are many reasons to install a Rain Rich lighting system; here are just a few: Beauty: Highlight the special architectural features of [...]
A damp spring will cause a rise in the number of mosquitoes and their activity. Besides their annoying buzz and itchy bites, mosquitoes carry disease including West Nile virus and The Chikungunya virus which was [...]
Many clients will tell me that they want to “water in deep” their lawn and landscape. I know and understand the concept and they know what they would like to accomplish. I agree with the [...]
This is a common question that I receive from landscapers and homeowners. Of course the answer is: as much as plants need and this is not always easy to determine. In descending order the plants [...]
Grass is a high nitrogen feeder and requires a constant source of food and water during the growing season in order to continue providing its green appearance. If not treated properly, it will go into [...]
The science and art of growing grass, known as Agronomy, is a multi-billion dollar industry that is the pride and joy of many homeowners. The first thing folks see when they arrive at a home [...]
Today is the first day of Spring and now is the time to get your sprinkler system in shape after a long and storm filled winter. It’s important to schedule your appointment early because I [...]