Author Archives: Bob Windish
When will my lawn green up?
April 20, 2018 | Bob Windish
In the spring, many lawns are brown and still in their winter dormancy state. They will eventually green up, but timing depends on some external factors. Your lawn’s green up in the spring is dictated by the temperatures of the soil as well as grass type. The temperature of the soil needs to reach 50...
Early Spring Weeds
April 13, 2018 | Bob Windish
The season of new life in our lawns and landscapes has finally arrived! Early in the spring, trees and shrubs produce beautiful flowers that bring vibrant colors to the landscapes, but unfortunately this time of year also brings unwanted plants; also known as weeds. Below we will go through the most common early spring weeds...
Before You Plant Grass in the Spring
April 6, 2018 | Bob Windish
Among a host of other long-awaited chores, many homeowners are eager to get out onto their lawns once the snow has melted and plant grass in the spring. While it may be difficult to contain the urge to rush out to the local home improvement store and spend hundreds of dollars in a state of...
Snow Mold Disease
March 30, 2018 | Bob Windish
After a snow storm your yard looks pretty and picturesque, like a Bob Ross landscape painting! But underneath this serene scene there is a lot going on with your grass; including dreaded diseases! Snow mold is a fungal disease that can become active on turf under the cover of snow in the early spring. There...
How to Prepare your Lawn and Landscape for Spring
March 20, 2018 | Bob Windish
Spring is the time of year we think of warmer temperatures, longer days, plants budding and nice flowers. Before you start planning the outdoor barbecues and family get togethers, you may have some clean up to do after the winter weather took a toll on your landscape. Below are a few helpful tips on how...
Getting Rid of Voles
March 5, 2018 | Bob Windish
What is a Vole? Have you ever heard of a vole? Don’t worry, although this rodent is common, many people have never heard of them. Often referred to as meadow or field mice, these small rodents are generally dark brown or gray in color and only around five to eight inches in length, while their...
Winter Damage on your Landscape Plants
January 18, 2018 | Bob Windish
When we think of snow, we’re reminded of slippery roadways, shoveling, salting our driveways and walkways, sitting in front of a warm fireplace and often forget about the plants outside in the landscape. Not all plants will have winter damage. Sometimes the snow will act like an insulator and protect your plants against the cold...
Protecting Your Plants During Winter
December 21, 2017 | Bob Windish
Winters in New Jersey have become more severe in recent years, causing damage to trees and shrubs annually, this why protecting plants during the winter is important. Damage includes bent or broken branches, split trunks, desiccation, dead tips and deer damage. All plants have vascular systems which carry essential nutrients and water throughout the plant. ...
Deep Root Fertilization
October 30, 2017 | Bob Windish
Trees and shrubs are living things. Like all living things, they need oxygen, water, and food. In the natural environment, these three essential ingredients are readily available most of the time. Oxygen is always available. Water comes from rain. Finally, food comes in the form of organic matter recycling back into the soil. Organic matter...
Turf Damaging Insects
September 26, 2017 | Bob Windish
There are many types of insects that can damage a lawn, but we are going to focus on a few of the most common turf damaging insects in the New Jersey. Grubs First of the lawn destroying insects are grubs, and they can cause substantial and costly damage in our area that requires seeding to...
