Service Details

 

Aeration and Overseeding

Once per year during the fall season we will provide core aeration and seeding. Aeration relieves soil compaction and increases the availability of air, water, and nutrients. Also, aeration minimizes thatch buildup. Over-seeding (at rates recommended by the manufacturer) with our custom blend of certified seed will help establish a thick, healthy lawn. LEARN MORE

Bed Maintenance

The Contractor shall provide maintenance of all plant beds continuously
throughout the contract period, including front and back yard beds being kept free and clear of all weeds.

Blowing

The Contractor shall ensure all sidewalks, curbs, driveways and ground level patios are blown free of clippings after each mowing. 

Cleanup

The Contractor shall remove all debris associated with the lawn maintenance during each visit.

Dethatching

When bits and pieces of grass, or thatch, build up too fast for natural processes to break them down, a barrier is formed, keeping moisture and air from penetrating. With aeration plugs of soil will be removed and spread over the lawn adding nutrients back into the soil. LEARN MORE
 

Edging

All sidewalks and curbs, to include driveways and ground level patios, shall be edged. Hard edging uses a  mechanical metal blade edger while Soft Edging using a String Trimmer. LEARN MORE

Fertilizer

We offer traditional and organic lawn fertilizer. Both options provide yards with the appropriate vitamins and minerals for optimal growth, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium to create proteins and sugars for energy and sulfur, calcium and magnesium to stay healthy. LEARN MORE

Seasonal color beds are used to draw attention to entryways of property, highlight sign areas or enhance views through the landscape. There are two seasons in Washington for annual flowers. Summer annuals are installed in May through September. Winter annuals are installed in October through April. We will design a planting that works well in your property’s conditions. 
 

Floriculture

The is a general term describing the practice of tidying ground surfaces around plants and flowers.

Grooming

We will remove leaves during the fall and winter until trees have dropped all their foliage. Next, we’ll dispose them in an off-site landfill.

Leaf Removal

Lime applications are recommended for soil that is more acidic than the desired pH of a lawn soil. Our crew can offer soil testing to identify the pH of your lawn and determine the need for lime application. The recommended rate of lime application is based on the current soil pH level. In cases of acidic soil, a proper lime application can help promote healthy turf growth.  LEARN MORE

Lime Application

Prior to mowing, the turf areas will be policed for trash, animal droppings, tree limbs or obstructions. Turf will be completely and evenly mowed at a height most suitable for the species and the site’s specific needs. In areas we cannot reach with a lawn mower, we will string trim the turf to the height of adjacent turf. Mowing outside of the normal operating season will only be conducted if necessary tomaintain a well-manicured appearance.  

Mowing

Mulch

Adding hardwood mulch to your landscape benefits shrub beds by helping to retain moisture, control weeds, prevent erosion, protect from temperature extremes and to improve the appearance of our bed areas and is critical to the overall success of our complete maintenance program. Our mulch is free of sticks, pinecones and debris. The fee quoted for mulch will include the following: 

  1. Delivery of mulch.

  2. Establishment of a vertical trench to define the bed area.

  3. Installation of mulch.

  4. Removal of mulch from foliage of plants.

  5. Clean up of all debris from installation process.

  6. Proper disposal of debris.

  7. Blowing of concrete surfaces & turf areas to clear debris.

Mulch must be replenished a minimum of one time per year, depending on your property’s conditions. If your mulch begins to look thin or discolored, please contact our office staff about our mulching services. LEARN MORE
 

  1. Pruning shall include removal of dead or diseased branches, lateral and/or crossing branches not consistent with standard form, or where general thinning is needed for good light penetration and air circulation.

  2. Pruning and trimming of trees for suckers, water sprouts, and low hanging branches shall be performed during regular maintenance visits throughout the year. Low hanging branches impeding sidewalks and walking paths or blocking visibility of traffic signs shall be maintained to a height of seven (7) feet during regular maintenance visits.

  3. Flowering trees and shrubs shall not be pruned while in bloom or at times when pruning will inhibit blooming.

  4. Pruning of ornamental shrubs, plants, and small trees shall be conducted no more than three (3) times per year to maintain a well-manicured appearance. LEARN MORE

Pruning

We trim and shape shrubs under 8 feet tall, removing not more than 6 inches from new/existing growth. This is best done twice per year, once in the fall and once in the spring.
 

Shrub Trimming:

Trimming

Grass around all street signs, lamp posts, fences, and any other obstructions shall be
trimmed to maintain a well-manicured appearance.
 

Shrub beds, natural areas with mulch and ground cover areas will be weeded. We use Round –Up herbicide on any weed that we can safely reach without injury to ornamental plants. We hand pull weeds within the canopy of shrubs or ground covers. We use selective herbicide for persistent perennial weeds and grass control as needed. Your bed areas should remain 95% weed free. There will always be some weeds present in a fertile growing environment. Our intention is to always control weeds with no injury to shrubs, ground covers or trees. LEARN MORE

Weeding

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