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Post-construction tree care

by on May 15, 2012

There are steps you can take to protect your trees and the roots below from damage during construction on your property, however, plans aren’t always followed and mistakes are made. So what do you do to provide care to your damaged trees?

If your tree has experienced damage to its exterior, the first place to start is with the bark. Any tree bark that has been damaged should be shaved away to encourage healing. Lawn care experts recommend using a sharp knife to trim around the wounded area in a rounded motion, not cutting any deeper than is necessary to avoid cutting into healthy bark. Removing the damaged bark will promote moisture and nutrients into and around the bruised area. Just like a wound on human flesh, the tree will have a scar, but if the bark is properly cared for, the tree should heal around the wound.

If a large section of the tree has been damaged, for instance more than half of the tree’s circumference, you may want to consult your local lawn care company to save it from dying. Trees will not immediately exhibit symptoms of damage, but without proper nutrients and moisture getting to all the parts of the tree, branches will become brittle and break off, leaves will fade and eventually the tree will stop growing at all. Your tree company can stop the dying process of the tree through intensive lawn care that involves corrective pruning, fertilization and curative irrigation.

If your tree has become damaged during the construction process, call your local lawn care company as soon as possible to save this vital feature of your landscape.

Lawn Care Tip: Sprinkler Buddy

by on May 1, 2012

Unless you have a sprinkler system that automatically goes into the ground after it has completed its watering chores, you may be familiar with the damage that can occur to your irrigation system when performing such Princeton Junction lawn care services such as mowing. Thanks to the ingeniousness of Leo D. Gauthier III, there is now an easy way to minimize or completely eliminate the chance of damaging your sprinkler system with the invention of the Sprinkler Buddy.

The Sprinkler Buddy was designed to help homeowners and possibly Princeton Junction lawn care technicians be more aware of the presence of sprinkler heads by indicating their presence on the Princeton Junction lawn. According to Gauthier, the Sprinkler Buddy promises to be able to fit any model of sprinkler head by measuring, cutting, inserting and installing the Sprinkler Buddy over the irrigation parts.

The Sprinkler Buddy gives homeowners and Princeton Junction lawn care technicians a clear warning so anyone who performing any type of Princeton Junction lawn maintenance will be well-aware of the product. Instead of ruining your Princeton Junction lawn mower and your sprinkler system, possibly resulting in expensive damages, the Sprinkler Buddy provides a more cost-effective solution.

Gauthier says the Sprinkler Buddy can be installed by the homeowner, but if you want to make sure it is installed correctly, you can inquire to your Princeton Junction lawn care company whether or not they use Sprinkler Buddy or if they can help you properly install it prior to their maintenance.

For more information, visit Gauthier’s website or contact your local Princeton Junction lawn care professionals for more information on this innovative and helpful Princeton Junction lawn care product!

Adding a hexagonal gazebo to enhance your landscape

April 17, 2012

So you’ve finally decided this is the season you will add an outdoor living space that will give you a place to escape to and take in the sounds, smells and sights of your gorgeous landscape, as well as provide a comfortable and convenient area to entertain great friends and family. Lawn care experts suggest [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: How to make your own cedar mulch

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There are several different varieties of mulch to choose from, but many homeowners and commercial property owners seem to prefer cedar mulch. Cedar mulch offers the landscape a hint of rich color, and of course there is the aromatic cedar smell that adds an extra incentive. Cedar mulch also offers landscape beds superior protection against [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Make your own mulch from kitchen waste

March 20, 2012

Ever wonder what to do with those scraps of food that shouldn’t go down the disposal, but create a terrible smell if left in the garbage for more than a day? Or perhaps you’re looking to enhance the growth of your landscape plants in a more natural and cost-effective manner? Lawn care experts recommend using [...]

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Weed and disease lawn care tips for St. Augustine grass

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All grass types are susceptible to diseases and weeds, however, there are ways to prevent, deter and combat these issues through proper lawn care techniques. But even with the absolute best care, you cannot guarantee that disease or insects will never be a problem with your St. Augustine lawn. St. Augustine grass is a sturdy [...]

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Why soil tests are important to optimal lawn care

February 21, 2012

Most homeowners know what services are necessary for good lawn care: proper mowing, aeration, overseeding, adequate hydration and fertilizer. Aeration is one of the most beneficial lawn care services, especially if you live in an area that experiences episodes of little to no rainfall. Aerating your lawn will allow the water from your irrigation system [...]

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Soil Testing

February 7, 2012

Any recipe is only as good as its ingredients and that goes for Princeton Junction lawn care too.  If you don’t have good flour and shortening (soil and pH level), it doesn’t matter how much frosting (or fertilizer) you add, your recipe (lawn) isn’t going to turn out well.  That’s why it’s important to get [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Growing Grass in High Traffic Areas

January 24, 2012

Are your best efforts to grow a picture-perfect Princeton Junction lawn being literally trampled? Growing a Princeton Junction lawn that is often traversed by kids and animals can seem like an uphill battle that is often lost; however, there are some Princeton Junction lawn care tips that can make the process a little more successful. [...]

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Lawn Care Tip: Liquid vs. Dry Fertilizer

January 10, 2012

You are really looking forward to sprucing up your Princeton Junction lawn this year and have decided to add fertilizer into your Princeton Junction lawn care regimen, but you might be wondering which is better: liquid or granular fertilizer? The choice between liquid and dry fertilizers may depend on what Princeton Junction lawn care goals [...]

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