Initial Clean Up

Shrub Pruning

Detail Visits

Leaf Removal

Fall Clean Up

Corrective & Dormant Pruning

Plant Guard
 

Lawn Mowing

Lawn Fertilizing

Lawn Aeration

Summer Display

Seasonal Lighting

Snow Removal

Shrub Pruning: All shrubs on the property are to be pruned and trimmed in a manner that is beneficial to the species. Small trees under the height of 20 ft... will be pruned and trimmed with dead branches removed. All cuttings from this activity are to be taken from the property and all areas disturbed by such activities raked to grade.

Detail Visits: These visits can be preformed as often as you would like. Ground Covers and vines will be maintained, plant life will be deadheaded, and sucker growth will be removed from ornamental trees. Sticks, leaves, and debris will be removed from property, moisture levels will be checked, weeding of beds and tree rings will be done by hand or with herbicide. All yard surfaces will be blown off, and a balanced ornamental fertilizer will be applied.

Leaf Removal: Fall leaves will be removed from all lawn and bed areas in accordance with the service schedule. Leaf collection will be taken from the property unless approved by the owner.

Fall Clean Up: Beds will be cleaned of leaves and debris and all remaining weeds will be pulled during this visit. All ornamental grasses and spent perennials will be cut back to the ground at this time unless requested by the owner. Ornamental trees and shrubs less than 15 ft... will be sprayed to aid in control of over-wintering insects as well as to prevent moisture dissipation over the winter.

Snow Removal: After snow fall with an accumulation of 2 or more inches we will remove all snow and ice from paved areas and then use salt or calcium to prevent refreezing

Corrective & Dormant Pruning: Ornamental trees and shrubs less than 15 ft.. will be pruned to establish or regain a correct growth habit or to create a more formal look. This service is typically done during the initial visit and kept up yearly between the months of December and March.

Plant Guard: Includes monitoring all ornamental trees, shrubs, ground cover, ornamental grasses, and perennials for any pests or disease activity. Target spraying of damaging insect populations or the release or predatory insects may be implemented to control potential problems. Due to the nature of this program, occasional evidences of pest or disease damage may occur. When required, control techniques may be employed immediately or will be scheduled for application within a few days, weather permitting.

Lawn Mowing: Beginning with the first required mowing of the season, contractor will mow all lawn areas to a height of no less then 2.5 inches and remove all cut grass from the lawn as needed. Mowing frequency from the beginning of the first mowing in April and will continue weekly through the end of the growing season. It is estimated that 32 mows will be needed and the owner must approve mowing beyond that total in advance. This also includes string trimming, stick edging, and blowing off.

Lawn Fertilizing: We use a 5-step program of both granular and liquid applications. These consist of a fertilizer plus premergent crabgrass control, fertilizer plus weed control, fertilizer plus insect control, a straight fertilizer, and a winterizer application. During this application special care will be paid to problem areas and treated with the proper technique.

Lawn Aeration: Recommended annually or semi-annually to open up soil, encourage water percolation, enhance fertilizer effiency and increase oxygen exchange, as it will greatly enhance root development. Normally this service is scheduled to be preformed once during April and again in October.

Summer Display: A color scheme of annuals will be planted to enhance the appearance of the property.

Seasonal Lighting: We will supply the light and ideas decorate your house for the holiday season. Then take them down for the new year.