Closely-set Bamboo Stakes foil deer
Plant 18 or 24 inch bamboo stakes 3-4 inches apart around the crowns of emerging perennials. Hungry deer will not put their heads down through them. This is particularly effective protection for Asiatic and Oriental Lilies.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
LandcapExperts Tip of the Week, Feb. 18
Maintaining Healthy Plants After Landscape Renovation
The LandscapExperts are the right team for maintenance! Start with follow-up care for plants that have just been moved or newly planted. The main reason for death of newly planted shrubs is the lack of irrigation during the first year after planing. Crabapple knows that watering-in at planting time and then never again is simply won't succeed.
At least 1 inch of rain per week per caliper inch is recommended, and if no rains fall, we can set up a drip irrigation system or supplimental watering schedule now, to be ready for the active growing season.
The LandscapExperts are the right team for maintenance! Start with follow-up care for plants that have just been moved or newly planted. The main reason for death of newly planted shrubs is the lack of irrigation during the first year after planing. Crabapple knows that watering-in at planting time and then never again is simply won't succeed.
At least 1 inch of rain per week per caliper inch is recommended, and if no rains fall, we can set up a drip irrigation system or supplimental watering schedule now, to be ready for the active growing season.
Monday, February 11, 2013
LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, Feb. 11
Maintaining Healthy Plants after Landscape Renovation
A stitch in time saves nine! For the last 20+ years, Crabapple LandscapExperts have been known for our expertise in landscape maintenance, as well as design and installation and outdoor lighting, Our legendary attention to detail, a set schedule and routine maintenance will delay or eliminate another extensive renovation.
A stitch in time saves nine! For the last 20+ years, Crabapple LandscapExperts have been known for our expertise in landscape maintenance, as well as design and installation and outdoor lighting, Our legendary attention to detail, a set schedule and routine maintenance will delay or eliminate another extensive renovation.
Monday, February 4, 2013
LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, Feb. 4
Maintaining Healthy Plants after Landscape Renovation
Crabapple LandscapExperts are tops at maintaining healthy landscapes!
The time, energy and money expended in renovating a landscape represents a sizable investment for your HOA or the properties you manage. Crabapple can quickly set up a program that will keep your renovated landscape as good as the day it was finished!
Crabapple LandscapExperts are tops at maintaining healthy landscapes!
The time, energy and money expended in renovating a landscape represents a sizable investment for your HOA or the properties you manage. Crabapple can quickly set up a program that will keep your renovated landscape as good as the day it was finished!
Monday, January 28, 2013
LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, Jan. 28
Executing a Landscape Renovation
The best time to renovate a lawn depends on the type of turf. Warm-season lawns like Zoysia and Bermudagrass are best installed during hot weather (May 1- August 31), while cool-season Fescue is best installed or seeded from Sept. 1 - April 30).
Where a major renovation is needed, Crabapple LandscapExperts may first need to kill existing weeds and patchy grass in order to start fresh. The area should then be forked over and raked smooth, turned with a rototiller, or even discs on a small plow for a large area.
Timing is essential, with quick replanting in order to minimize water or wind erosion.
Monday, January 21, 2013
LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, Jan. 21
Executing a Landscape Renovation
Considering Ground Covers and Lawns
Ground covers and lawns are left until the last in a landscape renovation to avoid damage as hardscaping is installed. Plant materials available to cover exposed ground include turf grass, ground covers, and low growing horizontal shrubs.
Crabapple appraises existing ground covers and lawns in order to determine what steps are necessary to renovate these areas. Options include weed control, fertilization, irrigation, pruning of overhanging woody ornamentals, complete replacement or even a substitution of one type of ground cover for another that is better suited to the location. Just call your LandscapExperts Rep!
Considering Ground Covers and Lawns
Ground covers and lawns are left until the last in a landscape renovation to avoid damage as hardscaping is installed. Plant materials available to cover exposed ground include turf grass, ground covers, and low growing horizontal shrubs.
Crabapple appraises existing ground covers and lawns in order to determine what steps are necessary to renovate these areas. Options include weed control, fertilization, irrigation, pruning of overhanging woody ornamentals, complete replacement or even a substitution of one type of ground cover for another that is better suited to the location. Just call your LandscapExperts Rep!
Monday, January 14, 2013
LandscapEXPERTS Tip of the Week, Jan, 14
Executing a Landscape Renovation
Steps in Filling a Planting Hole
After a generous planting hole has been dug, Crabapple LandscapExperts install any stakes required and set the tree or woody shrub into place. Next, we:
Steps in Filling a Planting Hole
After a generous planting hole has been dug, Crabapple LandscapExperts install any stakes required and set the tree or woody shrub into place. Next, we:
- Backfill the hole over the roots approximately one-half to two thirds full
- Tamp down the soil gently but firmly
- Water well and then allow to drain off. This settles the soil and eliminates air pockets
- Continue to fill the hole until the native soil level is reached
- Mulch the surface surrounding the plant with reserved organic amendments, but do not put mulch up against the trunk or trunks. Allow a few inches between bark and mulch for proper air circulation. Find more about organic mulch here.
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