What can you expect when a landscaper maintains your commercial or residential landscaping? Here is a general idea of the elements of good landscape management by a professional, experienced company:
1) Shrubs will be pruned and trimmed approximately six times per year. We will use proper horticultural techniques so that the integrity of the plant is maintained.
2) Any dead, diseased parts of plants will be removed as well as any plant material obstructing walkways or roadways. Clippings and cuttings will be removed from the site.
3) Small trees (up to 10 feet in height) will be trimmed and shaped to their optimal condition approximately six times per year and checked for proper growth.
4) Medium trees (10-16 feet in height) will be trimmed to maintain clear trunks from ground to lower branches, giving them a clean look and healthy growing condition.
5) If necessary, chemical treatment will be used on plants with infestations of pests or disease. This will be done very carefully and paying attention to whether the chemicals are working.
6) Thorough weeding will occur, especially in open areas of plant beds. The soil in these beds will be tested once per year to evaluate pH and nutrient content.
7) Fertilization of shrubs and ground cover will be done twice a year, typically in Spring and Fall. The fertilizer used will be based on soil testing evaluations.
8) Trees will be fertilized based on size using a balanced formula, and though usually done once a year the initial application will usually be in the spring.
🦚Article by Connie Helena, author of The Green Orchid 🦚
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