Maintenance

Description of Services Offered: Customized on an individual basis

Irrigation maintenance:

• Turn on water source, check for mainline leaks.
• Test system, check for leaks in valves, lateral lines, heads, etc…
• Clean and adjust sprinkler heads and nozzles.
• Check drip tubing, emitters, and connections.
• Check and clean valves.
• Make repairs as necessary throughout the season.
• Set irrigation clock.
• Monitor water usage and adjust the irrigation clock as the weather changes.
• Winterize system.

Spring clean-up of grounds:

• Clean-up dead foliage, leaves, grasses, and debris to allow for new spring growth.
• Dethatch lawns.
• Adding new perennials / annuals as desired.

Weekly or bi-weekly maintenance of grounds:

• Mowing and line trimming of lawn area (if applies).
• Aerating and fertilizing lawn area every 4-6 weeks.
• Line trimming of native grass areas to maintain desired height.
• Thinning of native grasses to allow for wildflower growth.
• Weeding and weed spraying.
• Fertilizing flower beds. Aerate flower beds adding soil amendments.
• Pruning and dead heading to promote bloom and proper growth / shape.
• Controlling aggressive perennials.
• Dividing and propagating to encourage new plant growth.
• Pruning and fertilizing of shrubs and trees. Clean and maintain tree wells.
• Blowing of leaves, grass clippings, and other debris from grounds, decks, driveway, walks, patios, etc…
• Insect / disease / fungus control.

Fall clean-up of grounds:

• Clean up leaves, foliage, and debris to avoid winter smothering / decay.
• Pruning.
• Mulching for winter protection.
• Planting spring bulbs.