Easing Irrigation Frustration

Sun, summer and inclement weather frequently force many communities to enact watering restrictions.  This places an enormous burden on lawns, shrubbery, and trees.  Dead patches on lawns and die back of weaker shrubbery will be the direct result of extended...

Growing Hydrangea in Coastal Areas

Cape Cod is famous for it’s seaside cottages with white picket fences and beautiful blue Hydrangeas. It is more difficult to grow Hydrangeas further away from water, as cold winter temperatures can damage the buds which are set in the fall. Cold temperatures do...

Myths, Moss, and Mushrooms

It’s is a common belief that moss growth is due to soil acidity and that the addition of limestone will improve the soil and kill the moss.  Though pH does have some bearing on moss development, it is not the limiting factor.  It is not too likely that...

The Science of Lawn Care

Scientific research has made an incredible and lasting impact on crops of all types.  Our ever-increasing ability to examine minute differences on a molecular level has allowed us to improve crop performance and combat a variety of pests with environmentally...