by Joe Valluzzi | Dec 17, 2013 | Fall 2013, Winter 2014
After a full season of working in the garden, the end of the season brings the joy of looking back at a job well done. The labor of love is finished at this point. You may want to tinker with your gardens a bit, but ‘tis the season to enjoy the holidays, to enjoy your...
by Joe Valluzzi | Dec 3, 2013 | Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Winter 2014
A few weeks ago, when New Jersey’s weather forecast was for a storm with rain, I was almost looking forward to it. Rainy days for landscapers are sometimes looked at as troublesome or delaying, but I try to take a more positive view. On a rainy day, I have the time to...
by Joe Valluzzi | Nov 19, 2013 | Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Winter 2014
Of all factors that affect the health and longevity of plants, correct or incorrect watering has a major impact on whether they do or do not live. So obviously, how to keep gardens correctly watered is an extremely important thing to know for the gardening and...
by Joe Valluzzi | Oct 29, 2013 | Fall 2013
November is the real transition into winter. This year the transition has been slow, with temperatures slightly higher than average. But the change is happening. The decent, crisp days in the beginning of November will start to turn chilly around mid-month, and then...