by WBI Support | Feb 25, 2019 | Planting Tips
GET READY FOR SPRINGWe have much work to begin to get prepared for. Spring will be here before we know it. These are a few things that will need to be done late March and into April. Are you ready? Lawn Work: Remove debris from lawns by light raking. Seed or sod...
by WBI Support | Aug 21, 2018 | Planting Tips
Did you know that grass can only absorb fertilizer when it is actively growing? That’s why the timing of fertilizer treatments is important. The best time to fertilize your lawn is in the spring, when the soil temperature reaches 55 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s usually...
by WBI Support | Aug 16, 2018 | Planting Tips
Last year the Suffolk County was declared an “oak wilt protective zone” by the state. That means that the removal from Suffolk of any portion of any oak is generally prohibited and the removal of all firewood from Suffolk is regulated. Oak wilt...
by WBI Support | Aug 16, 2018 | Planting Tips
How would you like a garden that’s easy to install, looks good year-round, requires little maintenance, and helps prevent water pollution? Consider a rain garden. Rain gardens are different from traditional gardens in that they are generally constructed on the...
by WBI Support | Feb 22, 2018 | Planting Tips
The Southern Pine Beetle is a bark beetle that infests pine trees. The beetle is the size of a grain of rice and red brown in color. They are generally found in southern states and have always been the most destructive pests of southern pine forests. In recent...
by WBI Support | Apr 10, 2015 | Planting Tips
Break out the bug repellent, pull up your socks and think before hiking and playing this summer. The snow insulated winter and the spring rains have brought an onslaught of pests on Long Island including swarms of virus-carrying mosquitoes, armies of...
