Author Archives: Bob Windish
Benefits of Winterizing Fertilizer
November 7, 2022 | Bob Windish
We are often asked if applying a winterizing fertilizer at the end of the fall is beneficial. This blog will take a closer look at what a winterizing fertilizer does for the turf, and its importance to maintaining a healthy lawn. When to apply The winterizing fertilizer should be performed in the late fall;...
Japanese Stiltgrass
June 20, 2022 | Bob Windish
Japanese stiltgrass is an invasive summer annual that is troublesome for many homeowners, especially those whose properties are adjacent to wooded areas. Although this weed may be difficult to control and eradicate from residential lawns, this blog will walk you through why Japanese stiltgrass grows and how to go about controlling it. About Japanese Stiltgrass...
How the weather affects landscape plants
April 7, 2022 | Bob Windish
Today we live, work, and play in controlled environments. Climate controlled homes, cars, workplaces, and even athletic stadiums allow us to enjoy ideal conditions every day. Unfortunately, for plants and turf, environmental changes impact them daily. So, how does the weather affect the plants? Most plants are rather resilient and can tolerate average conditions and...
Removing Dead Ash Trees
March 10, 2022 | Bob Windish
Do you have an ash tree on your property? Have you been treating it for the Emerald Ash Borer? If the answer is yes, you should continue to have your arborist treat them for the foreseeable future. If you answered no, chances are the tree is dead, or close to it due to the Emerald...
Why Does My Lawn Have Moss?
June 29, 2021 | Bob Windish
Moss is a plant that generates a lot of questions from our customers. Most customers want to know why they have it and how they can get rid of it! This blog will discuss what moss is, why moss grows, and how you can help remediate the problem. What is moss? Moss is a non-flowering...
Sprinkler Setup Throughout the Difference Seasons
May 11, 2021 | Bob Windish
Let’s imagine you just had a new underground irrigation system installed on your property and the technician sets up your watering schedule. Now all you need to do is sit back and enjoy that nice green lawn all year long. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy! Having one watering schedule set for your whole lawn throughout...
Benefits of Annual Mulching
April 20, 2021 | Bob Windish
It always seems like the list of things we need to do around the house keeps on growing, especially when it comes to maintaining the lawn and landscape. One of the items on the list should be mulching, it not only makes your landscape look great, but it also provides other benefits that can save...
Getting Outside this Spring
April 9, 2021 | Bob Windish
It is safe to say that 2020 was a long, long year. Covid-19 has taken a physical, emotional and/or financial toll on most Americans and now we have been dealing with the winter blues. The winter blues are real. Many suffer from a lack of motivation, eating issues, trouble sleeping and sadness during the dark...
Hairy Bittercress: The Winter Invader
March 9, 2021 | Bob Windish
With over 30 years of experience in lawn care, I can say without question the most common misconception is that broadleaf weeds are preventable. There is nothing that makes customers more frustrated than seeing broadleaf weeds in a lawn they are paying to have maintained. So why do broadleaf weeds pop up in maintained lawns...
Organic Fertilizers
February 25, 2021 | Bob Windish
Throughout the past decade, there has been increased interest in customers wanting to learn about organic lawn care. Our experience with customers that contact us regarding organic treatments is they are more interested in reducing weed control, insect control, and disease control on their property, while the source of the fertilizer is less important. This...
