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Protecting Landscaping in Winter

Monday, January 30th, 2012

With winter in full swing, what have you done to protect your landscaping from the harsh weather? To keep your landscaping in manageable condition come spring, you must protect your plants, trees and shrubs from winter conditions. The best prevention is being proactive. Do not wait for winter to be looming upon you before you start. The best time to start winterizing your lawn is late fall. Starting the process earlier not only protects your landscaping but makes it easier to spruce things up in the spring. 

It’s important that you not start too early; the best time to start the winterization process is in late fall when the leaves on the trees are falling consistently and are turning brown. First you want to start with taking indoors all potted plants. Anything that is left outside should be wrapped in burlap. If you have plants that grow near walkways where you may salt, protect them – salt kills plants.

Clean all the debris off your lawn. You should also rake up all leaves. If it snows and the leaves are still there it can cause snow mold, which can destroy lawns.  You can also put out mulch. It helps to act as an insulator for plants, protecting them against frost and snow. It also helps plants keep their moisture.

I know it may sound like a lot of work, but these are things you really need to consider doing in order to keep your lawn and plants ready for springtime. Winters can be brutal, especially in New York and New Jersey.

Source: Yardener
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When To Fertilize In New Jersey

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

When it comes to plant nutrition, nothing is more important than fertilizing. But, as all good gardeners know fertilizing can either really help your garden, or it can really hurt your garden. Picking the wrong time to fertilize is one of the main causes of garden problems, so if you want to save yourself some pain, take some of this advice.

When it comes to New Jersey the summer months can get very hot very quickly. Summer is also one of the months where most inexperienced farmers typically use their fertilizer. Instead of making the biggest mistake of your life, try fertilizing in different parts of the year. I would recommend fertilizing in late May, early September, and the first week in November. These dates might seem a little close, but they are the best time to fertilize. In most cases there is no heat factor to that plays a role and you fertilize the recommended three times per year. Doing this will ensure that your lawn remains health and ready for the next summer.


References

1. About.com
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When To Plant In New York

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Knowing when or when not to plant anything in your garden can be a tough thing to figure out. After all, you do not want your new vegetables or plants to whither away and die because you planted them at the wrong time. Still, that doesn’t answer the question, when can I plant in the state of New York

If it is fruits and vegetables you are worried about, the exact time can vary. The best method isn’t to guess and hope for the best, but instead do some research and find out what is the best time. This is a great resource for planting food crops in New York. Most farmers will already know this, but if you are just planting a small garden for vegetables, this information can come in handy.

Now we have the decorative plants. For this, there margin of error is really a lot less. The general rule of thumb is to plant in the spring while everything is growing back. This gives it the maximum amount of time for it to grow before the dormant season. However, there are some plants and trees that should be planted in the colder seasons, they are rare, but they do exist. To be on the safe side, ask the person that you are buying from. They would most likely know and can even give you advice for keeping your plant or tree healthy. That way your new addition to your garden can grow big and strong!


References

1. almanac.com
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Installing A Rain Sensor For Your Sprinkler System

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

When it comes to lawn care, too much water can be a bad thing. Weeds, bugs, and diseases are on the list of things that homeowners worry about when it comes to their yards, but over-watering is often an overlooked and preventable problem that can plague a lawn.

In most cases, over-watering is a result of having the sprinkler system on when it rains. It sounds silly, but it is something that people do to their lawns all the time. It is for this reason that many people add a rain sensor to their existing system. The device itself is rather simple: when it rains, the sensor ensures that the sprinkler system does not come on. That way, mother nature is watering your lawn instead of you.

Installing the device is also an easy task. The important part is to make sure the sensor is placed in an area free of obstructions. If a branch or a part of your roof is blocking rain from getting to the sensor, it will never know to turn off the sprinkler system. A common place to install one is on a fence, but it really doesn’t matter as long as the rain can get to it. After that, it’s just a few small wires to connect and you are done! Then you no longer have to worry about over-watering.


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The New Jersey Botanical Gardens

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

If you live in the New Jersey area and you are looking for some inspiration to put into your garden, you should check out the New Jersey state Botanical gardens. The Botanical Gardens feature some of the best and prettiest flowers in all of the garden state. I’m sure that if you are a plant lover, you will appreciate what this place has to offer.
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Basic Lawn-Care Steps

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

This is a handy video!

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Lawn Care Tips

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Grass is the backdrop of our landscapes, and if it’s green and healthy, the better it looks. There are 3 tips for a green and healthy lawn: Food, Water and Care

  1. Food Fertilize often; It’s not enough to do it once in the spring.
  2. Water Regular Watering. You really need an automatic sprinkler system to give predictable, regular water.
  3. Care Aerate and cut EVERY week. It puts the grass into stress when we go longer than a week between cuts because we cut too much off the plant.

If we do these 3 things, in addition to a great appearance, the grass will be strong. When grass is healthy and strong, it forms a web (all the roots are attached) and it keeps out unwanted pests like insects and weeds.
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