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Seasonal Irrigation Check Up List
Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming and birds are singing. Winter weather can be tough on irrigation systems so it is important to check your irrigation system in the spring. Here are a few basic things you should take a look at to be sure you irrigation system is in prime condition for the coming season.
- Check your sprinkler heads. Sprinkler heads are made to be hearty, but they don’t stand a chance against a lawn mower or other machinery. Replace cracked or worn sprinkler heads.
- Make sure dirt or other debris are not blocking the sprinkler heads.
- Take a look at your irrigation controls! Did you remember to spring forward? Be sure the time and date are set correctly on your irrigation system control.
- Give your valves some TLC. Take a good look at your valves and make sure they are set to the proper position. Valves that are not in top shape may result in leaks.
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Custom Rock Work Your Backyard Needs
With summer just around the corner, it is time to spruce up your outdoor space. We create custom backyard rock work features that are sure to fit your taste, style and needs. Start your summer off right with these fun outside ideas.
Photo by Clotee Allochuku
Daydream by a custom backyard fountain. This water feature is pleasing to both the eyes and ears.
Photo by Green Impressions
Let us install a custom stone fire pit, outdoor kitchen and patio to add some flair to your outdoor entertainment space.
Great for outdoor get-togethers, brick oven baked pizzas are delicious and sure to please.
Photo by Arto Brick
A simple fountain adds additional elegance to any yard.
Are you ready to give your yard a boost for the summer? Scroll down and send us a message detailing what custom rock work project you have in mind!
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The Garden: January 2017
When January rolls around, what can we do to improve our garden? Now is a great time to update your irrigation system, plant bare fruit trees, leafy greens, and essential culinary herbs. During this month, we want to focus on the root systems of our pre-existing trees and shrubs. Black spot and White powdery mildew can become a problem, which can engulf an entire tree or shrub if not tended to promptly. I have included a safe, organic recipe below:
Baking Soda Fungicide*
Treat black spot or white powdery mildew organically.
Ingredients
1 Gallon of water
1 1/3 Tablespoons of Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon of Mild Soap (make sure there are no phosphates in soap, ex. liquid Dove, Ivory)
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a 1 gallon sprayer, make sure all contents are mixed thoroughly before spraying.What can I plant in January?
There are plenty of colorful, resourceful plants and trees to choose from if you’re looking for additions to your garden:
Vegetables: Artichoke crowns, Asian Greens, Asparagus crowns, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Lettuce, Mustard, Onion sets, Spinach.
Fruits: Apples, Blackberries, Dewberries, Figs, Grapes, Peaches, Pears, Pecans, Persimmons, Pomegranates, Raspberries and Strawberries.
Herbs: Calendula, Chervil, Chives, Cilantro, Dill, Parsley, Echinacea, Feverfew, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Sorrel, Thyme.
Annuals: Bluebonnets, Delphinium, Dianthus, Larkspur, Ornamental Cabbage and Kale, Pansies, Poppies, Snapdragons, Stock, Sweet Alyssum, Violas.Consider this!
Test and repair your irrigation system, winter is the best time to install an efficient drip irrigation system!
Plant hardy shrubs, groundcovers and vines now, an early start for these plants will give them time to flourish come summertime.
Plant trees! While the top half of your trees are resting over winter, their roots are working hard, reaching their peak time of growth, making trees easier to transplant and root successfully.
2 Products recommended for the month:
Mycorrhizal Fungi – Apply this product when replanting or adding a garden bed. This fungi will promote a healthy root system, improving plant growth and nutrient consumption.
Nutri Root – This is a great product to use when planting anything from annuals to trees, this low content fertilizer is an organic stimulate containing moisture manager. Adding this to water will promote new transplants to root quickly, retain moisture, and give the plant a lush appearance. Water less using this product.
Plant Facts
All plant life requires only 17 essential elements to survive. Your soil is fit for gardening when these elements are present:
Essential minerals elements: Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, boron, chlorine, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, molybdenum, and nickel.
Essential nonmineral elements: Hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon.
Don’t let the winter blues get to you this January, put your gloves on and get out there!*The Natural Gardener
-resident plant specialist, Megan Elwood
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Any homeowner knows the key to increasing the value of a home is proper maintenance. Protecting your investment means making sure both the inside and outside of your home is maintained properly. Curb appeal can go a long way in increasing or decreasing the value of your home, and has a significant effect on other homes in your neighborhood as well. Professional lawn care service can save you time, money and increase the value of your property.
