Fall Landscaping Tips
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Unfortunately fall is on its way to the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver area. With summer coming to an end here are a few handy lawn care maintenance tips to think about. Important Tip: Call Fraser Valley Landscaping to have us take care of your fall landscaping maintenance for you.
- Before there is any chance of freezing weather, be sure to drain your irrigation system is you have one.
- Remove any fallen yard debris and dead leaves from your lawn before it has a chance to mat down the lawn.
- This is the best time of year to eliminate perennial weeds.
- Shorten the height of your lawn mower blades to avoid your grass being matted down from wet heavy leaves.
- If your lawn seems thin, overseed and keep the grass moist during sprouting.
- Make sure you feed your lawn in the fall. This will allow you to enjoy your lawn much earlier in the spring. Fertilize in September and October if at all possible.
If this seems over whelming, please call Fraser Valley Landscaping for a free quote. We can take care of your fall Landscaping maintenance for you.
No Job Too Big Or Too Small
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At Fraser Valley Landscaping our crew has well over a decade of experience in everything from landscaping to construction. There is no job too big or too small, Fraser Valley Landscaping can provide it all.
Fraser Valley Landscaping offers all our services from small residential lawn maintenance jobs to large commercial landscape construction jobs through out the Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver areas.
People may often have the misconception that is it too expensive to have a Landscaping company work on their yard but in reality, Fraser Valley Landscaping will help you to get the best value to fit your budget no matter what your project may be.
So, if you are thinking of something small like a new planting bed or something large like a new brick patio and pergola with lighting, contact Fraser Valley Landscaping to discuss the best options for you.
Remember…there is no job too big or too small, Fraser Valley Landscaping does it all!
Is your lawn getting enough water?
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How can you tell if your lawn and garden are getting enough water when the weather is hot during the summer?
First you will need to find out how far down the water is soaking into the soil. To do this, pick a discreet area where you have been irrigating. Approximately 30 minutes after watering, dig a small hole and use your hand to check how deep the water has penetrated the soil. It is best is the water has penetrated about 6 to 8 inches beneath the surface.
Check several sites to see if your irrigation techniques have been consistent throughout the yard. You may need to modify your techniques.
Since watering systems differ and do not always water consistently you might find dry spots around your yard.
Here is a tip to check if your watering system is working evenly across your year. Place some plastic cups around your yard before you water. Placing coins or rocks in the bottom of the cups will have stop them from blowing away or falling over.
Compare the level of water in each cup after about 20 minutes of watering. You may have to adjust your sprinkler placement so the water applies more evenly.
For shrubs and beds there are techniques and tools that work more effectively than lawn sprinklers. A soaker-hose system or dripper system can be used to gently and thoroughly water your shrubs and beds without hurting your plants.
One thing important to note… you don’t need to water your lawns and plants every day. Over-watering is more likely to kill your plants than under-watering.
Also, understand the soil in your area. Water penetrates and acts differently in various types of soil. Contact Fraser Valley Landscaping to discuss watering tips for your area.