Archive for Maintenance
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 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 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 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 [...]
Read moreCitrus Trees
Do not fertilize this tree for the first year. After one year apply ammonium sulfate three to four times per year (February, May, and August). Apply in accordance with the manufacturer recommendation. Citrus trees should be deep watered and then allowed to dry out before being watered again. (Once per week is a general guide)
Read morePractical solutions for efficient water management
Problem Misting, fogging Potential Causes High water pressure Solution Pressure regulating devices maintain the optimal water pressure to sprinklers, which will minimize misting and fogging. This can result in over 50% water savings. Problem Water runoff and erosion Potential Causes Slopes, Clay soil, Over-spray, Too much water applied too quickly Solution Controllers with multiple start [...]
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