Archive for Landscape
Frost Tender Plants
Some of your plants may be frost tender. You must cover these plants with fabric when the temperature drops below 35°.
Read moreGranite
Rocks are a natural product and will vary in size and color from delivery to delivery. Minus or decomposed rock contains 60-80% crushed granite sand. Screened rock contains approximately 40-60% crush granite sand, and sized rock contains approximately 20% crushed granite sand.
Read moreWeed Control
Pre-emergent, applied twice per year, is the best weed control agent in granite areas. Plastic overlays are no longer used. Some weed growth will occur even after treatment and should be manually removed.
Read moreTree Staking
The standard stake applied with your tree is NOT able to withstand high winds. You must replace the stakes and cables to provide proper support as your tree becomes larger.
Read moreWater Drainage
Your yard has been pre-graded by your builder to drain water off your property (or into a retention basin). The landscaping design is built around your drainage plan.
Read moreTermite Barrier
In order to prevent termites, your home’s foundation perimeter has been treated with a chemical. Plants are not allowed to be installed within this 24″ perimeter.
Read moreAn automated irrigation system saves you water and much more!
Save Water The system is more convenient and efficient than manual watering-only the right amount of water is applied, where and when it is needed, which minimizes waste. Save Time The system operates automatically-on a pre-programmed schedule-to efficiently water your landscape, even when you’re away from home. Save Money The less water you use, the [...]
Read moreHere are some practical tips to help you have a lush, green landscape while using less water!
Don’t Drown The greatest waste of water comes from applying too much, too often-much of the water is never absorbed. Instead of watering for one long session, water a few times for shorter periods and take 15-minute breaks between each session. This will allow water to soak in, while minimizing runoff. Watch the Clock Water [...]
Read moreWater Schedule Tips
Below charts some standard and water efficient times and durations to water your plants, trees and sod. 1st 30 Days Summer above 90 daytime high Winter below 90 daytime high New plants and trees 3 times for 15 minutes each day 2 times for 15 minutes every other day New sod 3 times for 6 [...]
Read moreSodded Lawn
All turf is a form of bermuda, therefore, your lawn will go dormant (turf brown) in the cooler months unless it has been overseeded with winter rye grass. New turf will require water two to three times per day for three to five minutes each interval for the first three weeks. During this time, do [...]
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