Author Archives: Bob Windish
Improper Watering Promotes Disease
June 3, 2020 | Bob Windish
Watering your lawn is one of the best things you can do during the summer months to keep it looking great. Unfortunately, many people don’t know that irrigating incorrectly can have negative effects on your turf’s appearance. Improper watering practices can play a major role when it comes to lawn diseases. This blog discusses proper...
Undesirable Turf Species
May 6, 2020 | Bob Windish
A weed is defined as a plant growing where it is not desired; this includes different turf varieties that are undesirable to a maintained lawn. Unfortunately, these “grassy weeds” are extremely difficult to control because most lawn care treatments can’t effectively target just one species of grass. In this blog we are going to discuss...
Benefits of a Healthy Landscape
May 6, 2020 | Bob Windish
In today’s fast paced and pressure packed society, many people spend a lot of their day indoors. As societal pressure and stress increase, we all need a place to relax and recoup. Spending time outdoors is a great option and why not begin in your own backyard. Do you have an outdoor space you can...
Benefits to Maintaining a Healthy Lawn
May 6, 2020 | Bob Windish
A healthy lawn is a key component to residential landscapes across our country. Beyond the pleasant appearance, a healthy lawn has other great benefits. Read below as we dive deeper into the benefits of maintaining a healthy lawn. Increases property value and curb appeal As you may have guessed, one of the largest benefits to...
What To Expect The First Season With Lawn Care
April 30, 2020 | Bob Windish
Millions of homeowners dream of having the perfect lawn and becoming the envy of their entire neighborhood. After a few years of lawn maintenance consisting of regular mowing, some people make the decision to invest a bit more and sign up with a reputable lawn care treatment company. The sales associate explains the benefits of...
Shot Hole Disease
April 30, 2020 | Bob Windish
Have your landscape plants ever looked like someone shot at the leaves with a shotgun? If so, it is possible that the plant has shot hole disease. What is shot hole disease? Shot hole disease, also known as Coryneum Blight, is a very common issue found on landscape plants in New Jersey. This disease is...
Spring Lawn Care Mistakes
April 13, 2020 | Bob Windish
Seeding in the Spring Seeding during the spring often leads to undesirable results for the homeowner. What factors in the spring hinder your seeding results? Some important things to remember is there are a lot of active weeds to compete with the new seed in the spring and weed control cannot be applied to the...
Controlling Weeds in Pavers, Patios, and Driveways
April 6, 2020 | Bob Windish
Just as you control the weeds in your lawn and landscape beds, other parts of your outdoor living space may need weed control; such as pavers, patios, and driveways. This blog explains in detail the various ways to control weeds in pavers, patios, and driveways that either a homeowner or professional can do. Apply...
The Importance of Crabgrass Control
March 3, 2020 | Bob Windish
The most common question we get in the early spring as lawn care professionals is “Isn’t it too early to apply the crabgrass preventer?” Since crabgrass becomes apparent in the lawn in the hot summer months, some may think the spring is too early to apply crabgrass control. In this blog we will discuss the...
Things to know before you seed this Spring
February 24, 2020 | Bob Windish
Spring is finally here! It’s time to get outside and enjoy the nicer weather. One common activity for most homeowners is doing a spring clean-up around the yard. This is also when most people notice the bare areas of turf and decide it’s time to do some spring seeding. Spring seeding has its place, but...
