Landscaping Services

We take great pride in our cultural practice. More than anything else we feel they are what separate us from our competition .
We look at the latest innovations, sample them to evaluate the results, and then implement them on a full scale.
It is worth mentioning some of the more significant aspects of our maintenance skills.

Seeding

Certain grasses grow well in the shade but can not handle full sun.
Other full sun to flourish. We use the right blends for the appropriate areas.
Only the most highly rated, certified , endophyic seed varieties are used in the blends we use. An endophyte is a fungus that is harmless to the host plant but acts as a natural deterrent to surface feeding insects. Other landscapers feel that spending more money for top quality seeds is not worth it.
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 thousand square feet per year.
Our program calls for five application per year. The first application is made in early spring to help the grass as it comes out of dormancy. Subsequent applications are made approximately every six weeks. We schedule the heaviest application in the fall.
The Phosphorous in the fertilizer strengthens the roots while the added Nitrogen gets stored for an early spring green-up.
The combination N, P, K, and micronutrients vary depending on the time of the year the fertilizer is being applied.
Also, we use slow release fertilizers to control the exposure of nutrients to the grass.
Making too much available at one time can cause too much lush growth in the spring and Phytotoxicity (burning spots or fungus ) in the summer.

Aeration

Compacted soil leads to poor root development and leaves your lawn susceptible to diseases.
Core aeration pulls plugs of soil from below the grass. This alleviates the compaction problems and reduces thatch. The added space provides room for the roots to grow.
It also allow oxygen to get into the soil and water and fertilizer to get to the roots.
Aeration has also been shown to reduce the incidence and severity of diseases.

Dethatching

Thatch is the layer of tightly intermingled plant tissue that forms at the base of the grass plant. It can be beneficial because it improves turf resiliency and wear tolerance. However, problems arise if the layer becomes ¾ of an inch or more.
Too much Thatch can cause drought stress and an increased susceptibility to insect infestation and diseases. While aeration aids in Thatch reduction, certain grasses produce enough Thatch to demand further attention.
Dethatching and Aeration can be done in the Spring during the months of March and April, or in the late summer-early Fall during September and October.