Finally, the day that everyone has been talking about all year has arrived – 11/11/11. So in honor of this auspicious day, I thought it might be fun to make a list of 11 things to smooth your transition through the winter and into next spring. Most of the tips are for your lawn and … Read more
One of the most common questions we have been hearing the last few weeks is, “Why does my lawn look so terrible, and how are you planning on fixing it?” As much as those of us in the lawn maintenance industry like to feel in control of your lawn, the reality is, there are some … Read more
Spring and early Summer in Wyckoff, NJ has been wetter than usual. While not at record levels, the excess rain and cool temperatures bring about the eternal problem of fungus on the lawn. Some of the most common fungi we see in this area are red thread, leaf spot, and mushrooms. Most common fungi Red … Read more
Here at Horizon Landscape Company, we are coming to the end of what is traditionally our busiest week. It’s the equivalent of Tech Week in theater, where all of the planning and preparation are finally pulled together to create an entertainment masterpiece. In the landscaping business, the entertainment masterpiece is your outdoor living space. Ah, … Read more
viola sororia …is another man’s wildflower. It all depends upon your perspective. Simply put, a weed is “a plant considered undesirable, unattractive, or troublesome, especially one growing where it is not wanted, as in a garden.” That doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s a bad plant; it just means that it showed up someplace it shouldn’t … Read more
Spring is arriving. The weather is warmer, the birds are back, the trees are beginning to bud, and my lawn is………white?A winter of record snowfall and sustained freezing temperatures has created the perfect setting for spring “snow”, otherwise known as snow mold. Unfortunately, no lawn is immune – even the lushest lawns at the end … Read more
