by Jon Schach | Home Page, Lawns, Plant, Tree
The urban landscape has an earned reputation for poor soil quality. The standard development process involves stripping the original topsoil from the land; scraping, shaping, and compacting the subsoil during the building process; and top-dressing with a few inches of...
by Jon Schach | Home Page, Lawns
According to Penn State Agricultural Extension Service … fertilization does more to improve poor-quality turfgrass or maintain good quality turfgrass than any other management practice. Proper fertilization practices produce a dense, medium- to dark-green turf that...
by Jon Schach | Home Page, Plant
Whether you DIY or hire a professional, shrub pruning is a regular investment in your property. Time or money, take your pick. You’re investing in curb appeal and a positive aesthetic, but the dividends in late summer seem to only come in the form of more...
by Jon Schach | Home Page, Tree
This time of year, we field a lot of calls about trees with yellow leaves. Drive around and you will see them scattered throughout the landscape. The bright yellow stands in contrast to the common shades of green of other trees. In the spring and early summer, the...
by Jon Schach | Home Page, Pests, Tree
Brood X (Roman numeral 10) of the 17-year cicada has been emerging in our region. For those of us who have been paying attention, it has felt like a process of fits and starts likely tied to the wild swings of temps and weather throughout the month of May. First...