Shoveling, plowing, sanding…and pruning?

Shoveling, plowing, sanding…and pruning?

A common misconception is that tree maintenance cannot be done during the winter months, or that tree care companies do not operate during this time of the year. This has led to a surge of work for commercial tree care companies in the warmer months, and consequently,...
Is it Ok to Fertilize my Lawn When There are Leaves on the Ground?

Is it Ok to Fertilize my Lawn When There are Leaves on the Ground?

It’s during these fall days when we enjoy the beauty of our Jersey trees becoming a pallet of fall reds, oranges and browns. With that beauty also comes a lot of leaves on lawns across our area. With all those leaves on the lawn, will fertilizer even reach my...
Keep your trees and shrubs happy this fall

Keep your trees and shrubs happy this fall

So, you’re about to grab your favorite sweater and head to the pumpkin patch when you hear what sounds like a few small voices floating from your yard. “We’re hungryyyyyyyyy.” This sounds super weird, but it’s your trees and shrubs. It’s time for fall tree and shrub...
WHY DOES MY LAWN RESEMBLE WHEAT?

WHY DOES MY LAWN RESEMBLE WHEAT?

One frequently asked lawn care question we get each year pertains to a peculiar wheat-like growth in lawns. Fortunately, it’s not a weed, but a seed head! A seed head is a standard component of the grass life cycle that occurs every spring in our region. All...

Benefits of Fall Deep Root Fertilization

Why Deep Root Fertilize in the Fall? To replenish important nutrients! During the beautiful summer months while everyone is out enjoying the nice weather, we tend to forget about how hard our trees and shrubs are working to grow. Despite any environmental conditions...
Beware of the Boxwood Blight

Beware of the Boxwood Blight

Boxwood blight is a disease that can quickly ruin a gorgeous landscape. It is a fungal disease spreading quickly across North America. The disease causes black spots to form on leaves, along with elongated black lesions on twigs and stems. Rapid defoliation (in a...