WATERING Newly planted landscaping or transplanted plants should be watered as soon as possible after installation. This initial watering ensures good contact of the root ball with the surrounding soil. Hand water with hose at steady trickle or set up an oscillating sprinkler. Sprinkler systems can also be timed. The following is a guideline: ~Trees - 1/2 hour every 5-7 days ~Larger shrubs - 15 minutes every 3-4 days ~Perennial & groundcover beds - depth of 3-5 inches ever 2-3 days ~New sod/seed-soak 1/2 inch every day 2-3 weeks until 1st mowing. Never water lightly. This will encourage surface rooting instead of deep rooting. Deep regular water is best. When there has been no significant rain (1"), you will need to continue watering your landscape regularly as outlined above while it is becoming established. All plantings should be considered new for two years.

FERTILIZING Your plants were fertilized at the time of planting with a slow release fertilizer. This should be sufficient for the first year. The exception would be perennial and groundcover beds. These would greatly benefit from 3 applications of a liquid fertilizer during the growing season every year (May 1st, June 15th, August 1st). After the first year, use the following guidelines for the rest of your perennial plants. ~Spring - A light application of a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer such as one with a 10-10-10 analysis according to label directions. ~Fall - apply above fertilizer at manufacturer's recommended rate Your new lawn should be started on an annual fertilizer program the following spring after installation.

MULCH All newly installed landscaping is covered with mulch. Over time it needs to be refreshed with a top dressing. Mulch helps reduce watering requirements, reduces weeds and looks nicer than plain dirt. Lawncare Plus Design offers mulch to all maintenance clients. Please call for an estimate early in spring as mulch spreading is frequently scheduled with spring cleanup. We can provide samples. BROADLEAF EVERGREENS These plants require trimming once per year (June/July). They also will benefit from being sprayed with an anti-desiccant in the fall (November) to prevent them from drying. PRUNING Generally, spring flowering plants bloom on last year's growth and should be pruned right after the blooms fade. Summer flowering plants generally bloom in the current years growth and can be pruned in the spring.

        
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