FAQS
- So many customers say: "We'll wait to until the spring or fall." There are lots of landscape projects that can be done year around. This helps us spread our work load out instead of getting bombarded spring and fall. Ex. Hardscapes don't require much attention once completed. So, in July when plants don't like to be planted. Hardscapes do just fine.
- Did you know that September is the best month to plant fescue seed in our area? September still has enough warmth to germinate the seed before the leaves start to fall. Much later and your seed gets cleaned up with the leaves. Also, springtime aerations and over seeding of fescue are pretty much a waste of time. If the crabgrass doesn't choke out your young seed. The soon to be hot temperatures will. September germination, wintertime fertilizations, springtime crabgrass prevention, summertime nice lawn to enjoy!
- Warm season grasses are a great alternative to fescue in our area. They thrive on the heat of our summers. While fescue struggles with the heat. Grasses such as bermuda and zoysia will grow at their best. They also only require a fertilization program, no aerating. However, they do not tolerate much shade and are difficult to start from seed. Sod is the best option.
- Pondless waterfalls are a great option for customers that are not into the maintenance required to keep up a pond with Koi. You get all the sights and sounds of a waterfall without the added attention. You can actually use pool/hot tub chemicals to keep the algae out and have sparkling clear water all the time.
- Trees and shrubs are a great way to help your home be more energy efficient. Blocking the sun from windows and a/c units helps your unit cool better and your house not get as hot. This is especially helpful on windows or units that are located on the south side of your home. This is the side that catches the most sun throughout the day.
- Customers always talk about wanting a "low maintenance" landscape. While there is no landscape the doesn't require any maintenance. You can save yourself a lot future work by having a proper design that puts the right plant in the right place. Always remember that just because a plant is labeled as "dwarf" doesn't mean it stays small. If the standard variety gets 12' tall. The dwarf may only mature to 8'. If your space can only handle 4' tall, that plant won't be very "low maintenance."