Landscaping Services

We take great pride in our practices.  More than anything else, we believe that is what separates us from other landscaping companies.  We read about the latest innovations, sample them and evaluate results so that we can implement them for our clients.  We think it is worth mentioning some of the more significant aspects of our maintenance regimen.

Seeding

We custom mix the seed blends we use.  Certain grasses grow well in the shade but can’t handle full sun.  Others need full sun to flourish.  We use the right blend for the appropriate areas. Only the most highly rated, certified, endophytic seed varieties are used in our blends. An endophyte is a fungus that is harmless to the host plant but acts as a natural deterrent to surface feeding insects.  Most landscapers feel that spending two to three times more money for top quality seeds is not worth it.  We know it is!  With better seed quality, there is less replacement cost with die back and further savings with reduced insecticide use.  Most importantly, the better seed enhances the overall appearance and color of your lawn.

Fertilization

Nitrogen requirements for cool season grasses range from two to four pounds per 1,000 square feet per year.  Our program calls for five applications per year. The first application is made with the Spring Clean-Up to help the grass as it comes out of dormancy.  Subsequent applications are made in May, July, September, and November.  We schedule the heaviest applications for the Fall Clean-Up.  The phosphorous in the fertilizer strengthens the roots while the added nitrogen gets stored for early spring green-up!

Lawn Applications

We use preventative maintenance for certain soil-borne diseases such as summer patch.  For more simple problems, such as chinch bug or dollar spot disease, we can monitor and take appropriate action upon diagnosis.  Monitoring is key. Having a competent landscape professional on the maintenance team every week makes it possible.  The goal of the program is to maintain a healthy landscape without the overuse of pesticides.

Aeration

The best kept secret in the industry!  Compacted soil leads to poor root development and leaves your turf susceptible to disease. Core aeration pulls the plugs from soil below the grass.  This alleviates the compaction problem. The added space provides room for roots to grow while bringing helpful microorganisms to the surface. Although the specialized equipment necessary for core aeration can be costly, the benefits are clearly worth the investment.

Dethatching

Thatch is a layer of tightly intermingled plant tissue that forms at the base of the grass plant.  It’s beneficial because it provides turf resiliency and wear tolerance. Problems arise, however, when the thatch layer becomes greater than ¾ of an inch.  Too much thatch can cause drought stress and increased susceptibility to insects and disease. While aeration aids in thatch reduction, certain grasses produce enough thatch to demand further attention in the form of dethatching.  We do most of our dethatching in October since most studies suggest that the fall is the best time for this practice.  We complement your fertilization and seeding regimens with dethatching.

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