As we look out of our office window at the poor mum plants that were damaged by the early snow of October 29 and see new growth popping out due to the unusually mild weather for mid-December, it’s hard getting my thoughts together about winter. But Mother Nature is out there, waiting patiently to slam … Read more
Christmas is just around the corner, although thanks to advertising and retail stores, you’d think it’s been here for months. I saw my first Christmas decorations in our local Walgreen’s store the week before Halloween. It really did bother me a bit, rushing the season like that, but when we got hit with a freak … Read more
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, a treasured and truly revered American holiday. It is a time when we gather to give thanks for all the good things the year has brought. It is that magical time of year when some of the most outrageously wonderful foods find their way to our tables, thanks to hardworking hands and … Read more
Finally, the day that everyone has been talking about all year has arrived – 11/11/11. So in honor of this auspicious day, I thought it might be fun to make a list of 11 things to smooth your transition through the winter and into next spring. Most of the tips are for your lawn and … Read more
It’s October 28, and believe it or not, we are in a winter storm watch for the weekend. According to the latest forecast, we’re going to get 2 to 4 inches of snow in Wyckoff Saturday afternoon, and another possible 1 to 2 inches overnight into Sunday. After record breaking heat in July, and days … Read more
How does a Sprinkler System work? To understand why a sprinkler system should be winterized in Bergen County, you need to understand how a sprinkler system works. Sprinkler systems consist of a controller, valves, wiring, sprinkler heads, connective plumbing and underground pipes. When the system is active, the water flows from the house through the … Read more
