Maintenance

An overview of our maintenance services

• Spring Clean Up (mid to late March)
  • re-edge all beds with a spade edge
  • clean out debris and leaves from the winter
  • structural pruning on shrubs (that specifically require spring pruning)
  • fertilization of shrubs, ornamental trees and perennials
  • edging tree rings and removal of old mulch where required
  • mulching all planting beds and tree rings using shredded hardwood mulch (approximately 2 inches thick)
  • application of pre-emergent (optional)
• Aeration and Over seeding (Fall)
  • sprinkler system heads are identified and flagged
  • shallow wires and utilities are identified and marked
  • a core aerator is run over the property pulling plugs of soil out of the ground that are approximately 1 inch deep
  • a proper blend of grass seed is identified and applied based on light and soil conditions
  • focus on areas around the house and spaces where people gather
• Mowing (early April to late November / early December)
  • approximately 30 mowing visits per season
  • string trimming around fencing, planting bed edges, tree circles and miscellaneous structures
  • backpack blowing driveway, walkways, grass clippings that make it into the planting beds and patio areas
  • mower heights are set between three and a half to four inches to insure moisture retention and weed control
• Weeding (early April to late November / to early December)
  • bi-weekly, approximately 12 weeding visits per season
  • identification of perennials (vs weeds)
  • pulling weeds by the roots
  • off site disposal of weeds
  • dead heading of perennials and shrubs
• Turf Fertilization (late September to late December)

• • Includes:
    • soil test
    • three applications of turf fertilization
    • three applications of weed control
    • one application of Limestone, and
    • one application of grub control
• Fall Leaf Removal (late November to late December – 2 visits per season)
  • removal of leaves in planting beds and lawn areas in late November (1 visit)
  • removal of leaves in planting beds and lawn areas in late December (1 visit)
  • off site disposal of leaves
• Structural Pruning (December)
  • maintenance pruning (maintain the existing shape of shrubs, and removal off growth and/or sprouts) of all planting material within agreed upon areas or planting beds
  • removal and haul away of associated debris
  • seasonal dead heading of perennials (as required per specific material)
  • pruning of overgrowth to prevent any obstructions of walkways, or paths etc.
  • please note these services are strictly “maintenance” related as described above, your account manager may recommend additional rejuvenation and/or structural pruning to improve the overall plant health and/or reduce obstructions due to overgrowth.
• Snow Removal
  • more info to come
• Enjoy your garden (January thru December)