Winter Landscaping Tips

Winter Landscaping Tips

Winter (December – February)Trees and shrubs:• Prune trees as needed to shape and raise the undercarriage• Prune shrubs to allow for penetration of light and moisture• Apply dormant oil to shrubs to reduce problems with insects during the spring and summer• Trim crape...
Fall Landscaping Tips

Fall Landscaping Tips

Fall (September – November)Trees and shrubs:• Fertilize trees and shrubs using a balanced fertilizer• Inspect for insects and disease, treating as necessary Lawns:• Aerate, over-seed, and apply a slow-release fertilizer to fescue grass• Apply a high-potassium...
Summer Landscaping Tips

Summer Landscaping Tips

Summer (June – August)Trees and shrubs:• Prune shrubs as necessary• Inspect for insects and disease, treating as necessary• Prune azaleas and rhododendrons after blooming, prior to July 4th Lawns:• Apply slow-release turf fertilizer to warm season turf (Bermuda and...
Spring Landscaping Tips

Spring Landscaping Tips

Spring season (March – May)Trees and shrubs:• Prune trees to shape and raise undercarriage• Trim crape myrtles and Liriope• Prune rose bushes• Fertilize trees and shrubs• Inspect for insects and disease, treating as necessary Lawns:• Gradually lower warm season turf...
Winter Storm Jonas

Winter Storm Jonas

Winter Storm Jonas buried a large portion of the Northeast urban corridor with more than 2 feet of snow from the Washington, D.C. area to New York City Jan. 22 into early Jan. 24, 2016. Heavy snow also impacted parts of the South and Ohio Valley Jan. 22, and the storm...