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Annual Turf Fertilization Program
Now is the time to start your lawn care program so your turf can reach its full potential. We are now scheduling for the first application of 2011. A customized plan of fertilization/weed control/pre-emergent will feed your lawn and aid in keeping unsightly weeds from germinating with the first warm days of spring. Our Annual Program consists of six (6) applications timed to promote a healthy turf.

Tree Removal - Call Before They Fall......
Trees near your home are not only dangerous, they can be a problem for your home and landscaping. Strong winds storms during the year can bring a tree or large limb down with no warning. Limbs overhanging your roof line provide accumulation of leaves and debris in crevices and gutters, and can provide access for animals to your attic.

Reasons for Tree Removal
There are many reasons for tree removal. What many property owners do not know is that trees generally have a life expectancy, just like all other living things. Many trees that are found in our neighborhoods are only meant to live for about 15-20 years, and after this, the trees basically start to deteriorate. Some trees simply will not grow as many leaves, while others will simply blow over in a strong wind, if they are covered in snow or drenched in rain. An aging tree is one of the most common reasons that property owners call tree service companies.

Another really common reason that people will call for tree removal is disease. There are a lot of different diseases and insects that will literally eat away at your trees. Many times, property owners do not even notice the problem until it is too late to save the tree, in which case they call for tree removal services.

The other really common reason that people consider tree removal is because they are changing their landscape. In some areas, people request tree removal because they are trying to limit the amount of watering that they have to do or are having difficulty growing turf in the shaded areas; in other cases, property owners simply want to change the landscape outside their home or business.

Pine Beetle Infestation
Pine beetles are unfortunately very common and very destructive. They can infest living pines, kill them quickly, and move to infect surrounding pine trees. If you see any evidence of pine beetle activity you should take immediate and decisive action. Evidence includes sap or a brown sugar-like substance oozing from bark crevices, or saw dust around the base of the pine tree. After it is established that your tree has pine beetles, it should be cut and removed immediately - before the pine beetle infestation can move to adjacent trees. There is no known treatment for eliminating an infestation. We can assess whether or not the tree contains pine beetles and make a recommendation for remediation. There is no charge for the inspection.

  

 

 

 

 

ADVANTAGES OF MULCH INSTALLATION

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Mulch contributes to the beauty of the landscape. The contrasting color of the mulch compared to the plants contributes to a natural yet neat appearance. The vivid color of the mulch will hold fast throughout the year enduring seasonal changes and the weather.

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Erosion control is an important function of mulch, thereby providing more longevity over pine straw. Erosion can be a concern especially in sloping or bare areas that are exposed to heavy rains. Pine straw breaks downs, allowing bare spots, especially on hills and around tree rings. Mulch withstands weather conditions to stay where installed, therefore allowing more time between the need for additional mulch installation.

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Mulch suppresses weeds. A layer of mulch prevents sunlight from reaching the soil, thereby reducing the incidence of weeds. Mulch will not prevent all weed seeds from sprouting, but does deter most annual weed seedlings from coming through.

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Mulch prevents soil and possible fungi from splashing onto foliage, thus reducing the likelihood of soil-borne diseases.

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Mulch helps to keep moisture in the soil. Mulch acts as a barrier which slows the water down before it hits the soil. This way the water has a chance to soak into the soil gradually.

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The insulating value of mulches helps keep the soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Better growth of your plants throughout the growing season will occur if excessive fluctuations in soil temperature can be reduced.

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Mulch enriches the soil as it decays, forming a rich, and dark, organic material called humus. Humus provides nutrients to the soil thereby enhancing soil fertility. It also improves the soil structure of our clay soils (i.e., it loosens up tight clay particles).

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Mulch provides significant benefits to landscape plants by providing a physical barrier around tree trunks and shrubs, which eliminates the possible damage from lawn mowers and weed trimmers.

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Mulch is a natural insect repellent, reducing the infestation of fleas, ticks, and other insects.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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