What Is A Lumen?
Lumen is a measurement of the amount of light you are producing from a light source. Normally we look at watts to determine the brightness of a bulb and now that everyone is switching to [...]
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02, 2021
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01, 2021
Is Your Home Ready for Cold Weather?
Cold weather is upon us! Really cold weather can wreak havoc on indoor plumbing and heating systems. Preparing your home and following a few of these guidelines can help prevent future problems and avert serious [...]
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01, 2021
Is There a Difference between Indoor LED’s And Outdoor LED’s?
The short answer is yes. If you are considering installing a landscape lighting system at your Long Island home, it is important that you choose LED’s for outdoor use. There is a significant difference between [...]
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01, 2021
Is Your Home In The Dark At Night?
In the middle of winter here on Long Island the days are short and nights are long. Returning at night to a dark home is never welcoming. Looking outside from your home and seeing nothing [...]
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12, 2020
Winter is coming! How should I prepare?
The official start of winter is a few weeks away here on Long Island however the cold weather has already arrived. Everyone is busy preparing for the holidays to come and now is also the [...]
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10, 2020
When Should I Winterize My Sprinkler System?
Many clients ask when should they winterize their sprinkler system? It’s a frequently asked questions and for most the answer is between now and Thanksgiving. If you have an existing landscape and turf then now [...]
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09, 2020
Why Should I Core Aerate My Lawn?
Today marks the first day of fall! Fall on Long Island is the time for improving your lawn. Golf courses, athletic fields, parks, and private residences all can benefit mightily from fall renovation of turf/lawns [...]
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07, 2020
Smart Irrigation Month
July is Here! Along with 4th of July Celebrations, July is typically the hottest and driest month of the year. The demand for water for turf and landscapes is at its greatest and it’s very important [...]
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05, 2020
When Should I Start Watering?
Now that the weather is beginning to warm up and the landscape is turning green it may be a good time to start watering. The lawn, shrubs, flowers, and trees are all starting to bloom [...]
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04, 2020
Do I Need To Water My Lawn in April and May?
The short answer is NO. However, it is a bit more complicated than not watering at all. The weather in April and May is cool and wet. Normal rainfall is 4” -6” per month with [...]