It's hard to properly install, prune, or maintain a plant if you don't know what it is, and this is why plant identification is so important. Is there an easy way to identify any plant? No, but there are methods that make it easier. Ted Szczawinski's popular "Introduction to … [Read more...]
Spotted Lantern Fly Forces Quarantine in Three NJ Counties
Below is the July 31 press release from the NJ Department of Agriculture regarding the Spotted Lantern Fly, an invasive insect that feeds on over 70 plant species. IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 31, 2018 www.nj.gov/agriculture PO Box 330 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0330 … [Read more...]
Non-Native Plants Can Be Good, Too
Do you only use native plants in your landscapes? Many people seem to feel it's a safer choice than non-natives. I called Rutgers instructor Steven Kristoph to get his thoughts on this hot-button issue and here's what he had to say: “There’s been a movement in recent years … [Read more...]
Better Business Makes You Money
A successful landscape contractor once said, “No one ever went out of business because they didn't know enough about plants.” While this might be an exaggeration, most people would agree that a little business knowledge can go a long way. Information is valuable, and one piece … [Read more...]
Pesticide License Recertification Information
Do you attend continuing education classes in order to maintain your pesticide applicator license? If so, there are some procedures you need to know. When you come to a class that supplies recertification credits, you’ll need to bring a photo ID as well as your applicator … [Read more...]