Maintenance Services
Mowing
Turf grasses are stressed by mowing, but they tolerate it well because they have growth points at their base. They respond to lower cutting heights by increasing the density.
We mow all turf areas at seven-day intervals during the peak growing season (April 1 - Oct 31) and as needed during the remainder of the year (dormant season) to insure a neat, well-maintained appearance. Any clippings as a result of mowing or trimming will be removed from paved areas during each service visit. All turf areas will be trimmed to coincide with mowing.
Edging
Edging is the practice of trimming the grass growing at the edge of the lawn. Our service maintains a neat appearance of all turf by power blade edging all sidewalks, curbs, beds, parking lots, and drives weekly during the growing season and as needed thereafter. Grass trimmers are used to edge grass growing near-wall fences and house sidings.
Pruning
The frequency and configuration of pruning will depend upon horticultural standards for all shrub species and a deep prune to obtain uniformity (if appropriate) will be performed in early winter.
All clippings and pruned branches will be removed after each pruning job is completed. Partially dead shrubs will be trimmed back to remove necrotic areas.
Trimming
Our service maintains a neat appearance and encourages good growth habits of all shrub/tree beds. Service is performed a minimum of twice per month. All small ornamental trees (less than 12’) will be trimmed. This will include the removal of all water sprouts, suckers, deformed growth, and necrotic branches.
Blowing
Blowing of all clippings and debris from sidewalks, walkways, curbs, tennis courts, recreational areas, and parking lots will be conducted during each weekly visit. Large amounts of leaves may need to be raked or blown off the lawn. The lawn will be cleaned up to remove signs of clipping or debris after each service visit.
Fallen leaves will be removed weekly from the property during late autumn and early winter (October – December). Broken or fallen tree branches less than 6” will be removed from the property. In some cases, leaves will be swept or raked into a pile to remove later with self-contained engine-driven vacuum leaf collecting machines.