Depleted soils don't have to limit what you can grow in your landscape. For a more lush and verdant garden, many growers are turning to raised beds to produce faster, more attractive landscape options.
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There are many reasons you may want a lot or area cleared without disturbing the ground. We have equipment that can remove even heavy brush and trees without digging into the ground.
Have you been trying to decide whether you should seed your yard or sod it? Much of the decision will hinge on how quickly you need your lawn to come in. Let’s talk about your goals for the yard and how best to achieve them.
You can travel to the White Mountains in California, part of the Inyo National Forest, to visit the area where a bristlecone pine named Methuselah that is more than 4,800 years old. However, park officials refuse to identify which tree is Methuselah, as a method of protection.
Care to guess the best time to fertilize most trees? Although individual tree species can vary and it's a good idea to check the details for the specific trees on your landscape, many tree species respond best to fertilizing in the fall months of the year.
It’s important to understand that different lawns require different approaches to care. What your lawn needs for maximum health will depend on micro-climate, type of grass, frequency of rain, soil type, and various other factors.
One of the benefits of hiring a professional land clearing firm is that they will be able to check in with your local government and make sure you have any necessary permits and are in compliance with current regulations. Often there are rules in place concerning disposal, composting, tree removal, and various other issues.
When designing your landscape, consider your pets. Try to avoid plants and shrubs that are poisonous if your pet were to eat them. We can provide the necessary advice about which plants to stay away from.
After a tree has been transplanted, it’s a great idea to mulch around the base. This will help the soil retain moisture and feed the roots. It will also stop any other plants from taking root too near to the tree, which would then compete for water and nourishment.
Did you know that the art of Bonsai is considered a miniature Japanese garden? In fact, this time-honored Japanese art form often contains pebble ponds, boulder mountains, and rolling mounds of moss in miniature, making them perfect replicas of full sized Japanese gardens.
Landscape maintenance is more than simply mowing the grass. We provide complete lawn care services as well as cleaning up and removing debris and grass clippings. Regularly scheduled service maintains your homes curb appeal.
Did you know that a tree or two could save money on your yearly utility bill? Trees that block direct sunlight onto your home in the summer and bitter winds in the winter can save a homeowner up to 25 percent on energy costs.
Dead leaves and branches from trees near your home can easily blow into gutters, causing blockages. Those obstructions can lead to roof leaks and even damage to siding or your home's foundation.
Are you ready to convert your overgrown commercial property into a building, parking lot, restaurant, or other business? With our professional land clearing services, we can take care of all the details, including removal of large trees, shrubs, and undergrowth.
Popular types of water features which can be seamlessly added to your landscape design include small container pools, raised pools, raised fountains, retaining wall water fountains and waterfalls, and in-ground fountains framed by water loving flowers and ferns.
When transplanting a tree, there are many factors to consider. The time of year, the size and health of the tree will determine how successful the transplant is. In cold climates, it’s best to transplant in the spring.
Rather than a solid mass, some tight spaces and soft soils require a piling wall made of planks of metal or wood driven into the ground side by side. The individual pilings, usually buried a third of the way, resist the bending force of the earth.
Unless you are an expert, transplanting a tree is a job best left for someone who handles them on a regular basis. A tree expert will understand that the new location must involve virtually the same soil and sun conditions, or the chances of the tree surviving are not good.
Did you know that organic fertilizers are able to stay longer in the soil, therefore transferring more nutrients to your lawn? While chemical fertilizers get washed away with excess watering or rains, organic treatments are resistant to wash outs and also take longer to break down overall.
We understand that your business has important tasks to complete. We’ll do everything we can to take care of your tree removal without causing too much disruption to your employees’ workday.
Besides prickly spines, what feature of a cactus helps protect it from predations by animals and insects hungry for its water reserves? If you guessed most cactus and other succulents have tough stems that protect them from attack, you're right.
The hole that is dug for a transplanted tree should be two to three times the width of the root ball. Filling in the hole with fertilizer and rich soil will help the roots establish faster. Watering the root ball before transplanting is also advised.
Do you have all the proper tools to keep your lawn and garden in top shape during the year? Clearing out dead limbs and cleaning up your lawn and garden can be difficult work in the spring. Why not allow a landscape professional to handle the job so you and your family can enjoy the results?
When transplanting a tree, 90% of the roots are severed. This is because the majority of roots spread out away from the trunk and cannot be dug up. After transplanting, the tree will need at least a year to recover from the transplant shock.
Did you know that many researchers agree that most chemical fertilizers actually harm the lawn over the long term rather than helping it? Over time, they end up reducing the natural efficiency of the plants while upsetting the ecological balance of the soil.
Did you know that lumber mills won’t accept all sizes and conditions of trees? We’ll use our experience to ensure we only cut down and transport the trees with the best chance for acceptance.
It is very hard to get your lawn looking as good as you might want it to. The weather can wreak havoc on it, and if you don’t take some drastic measures, you could end up with brown grass. A professional fertilizer application can help your grass get the strong start it needs to cope better with the weather’s craziness.
When deciding to transplant a tree in your landscape, what's the most important consideration? If you guessed location, you're right. Where you place a tree will have the most direct impact on how well it will perform over time.
