When Should I Begin Watering Automatically?
At this time of year on Long Island, you should begin watering when the daytime temperature is above 70 degrees and there is little or no rain. If it hasn’t rained for 3 or 4 [...]
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05, 2021
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03, 2021
If you haven’t yet- It’s time to schedule your spring start up!
Spring is here! If you haven’t yet- It’s time to schedule your spring start up! After a long, cold, and snowy winter the warm weather is finally beginning to appear. Each day the weather gets [...]
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02, 2021
Do You Know Where Your Main Water Supply Valve Is Located?
Last week we saw and heard on the news the terrible ordeal that the citizens in Texas were suffering due to the unusual cold weather. Unfortunately many homes and commercial buildings were damaged due to [...]
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02, 2021
What Is A Lumen?
Lumen is a measurement of the amount of light you are producing from a light source. Normally we look at watts to determine the brightness of a bulb and now that everyone is switching to [...]
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01, 2021
Is Your Home Ready for Cold Weather?
Cold weather is upon us! Really cold weather can wreak havoc on indoor plumbing and heating systems. Preparing your home and following a few of these guidelines can help prevent future problems and avert serious [...]
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01, 2021
Is There a Difference between Indoor LED’s And Outdoor LED’s?
The short answer is yes. If you are considering installing a landscape lighting system at your Long Island home, it is important that you choose LED’s for outdoor use. There is a significant difference between [...]
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01, 2021
Is Your Home In The Dark At Night?
In the middle of winter here on Long Island the days are short and nights are long. Returning at night to a dark home is never welcoming. Looking outside from your home and seeing nothing [...]
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12, 2020
Winter is coming! How should I prepare?
The official start of winter is a few weeks away here on Long Island however the cold weather has already arrived. Everyone is busy preparing for the holidays to come and now is also the [...]
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10, 2020
When Should I Winterize My Sprinkler System?
Many clients ask when should they winterize their sprinkler system? It’s a frequently asked questions and for most the answer is between now and Thanksgiving. If you have an existing landscape and turf then now [...]
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09, 2020
Why Should I Core Aerate My Lawn?
Today marks the first day of fall! Fall on Long Island is the time for improving your lawn. Golf courses, athletic fields, parks, and private residences all can benefit mightily from fall renovation of turf/lawns [...]