Lawn Care Schedule - 2022
SPRING MAINTENANCE
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Remove debris, thatch and winter die back by heavy raking lawn
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Edge sidewalks and walkways
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Remove debris and cut back any perennials left standing
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Cultivate garden soil once perennials are starting to appear
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Trim hedges
Organic Lawn Fertilizer Program
Organic Lawn Fertilizer Program typically includes the following four fertilizer applications, grass seeding, aeration, and dethatching. Application schedule - may vary depending on winter weather carryover:
1st: March 30th to April 30th – Alfalfa 5-1-5
2nd: May 1st to Jun 1st – Corn Gluten 4-4-8
3rd: August 1st to September 1st – Alfalfa 5-1-5
4th: October 15th to November 1st – Alfalfa 5-1-5
Additional Spring Lawn Care Services
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Nematode application for grub control
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Top dress and seed bare and thinning patches
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Aerating to reduce soil compaction and increase soil oxygen levels
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Installation of new sod
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Slit seeding existing lawns
WINTER MAINTENANCE
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Snow Blowing
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Snow Plowing
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Snow Shovelling
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Ice Melting
Service available from Dec. 1st to Mar. 31st
Driveways, sidewalks and walkways cleared, ice melting products applied if required.
SUMMER MAINTENANCE
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Cut, edge and trim lawns
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Weed, edge and cultivate gardens
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Deadhead and stake perennials
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Pinch annuals
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Trim shrubs
Additional Summer Lawn Care Services
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3rd application of fertilizer: Alfalfa 5-1-5
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Install new sod
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Amend garden soil
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Mulch garden areas and base of vines to help conserve water and reduce weeds
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Fertilize gardens in early July
FALL MAINTENANCE
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Cut, edge and trim lawns
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Weed, edge and cultivate gardens
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Deadhead/cut back perennials
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Trim shrubs
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Cut lawn to 2″ for winter dormancy
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Remove leaves from lawns and gardens
Additional Fall Lawn Care Services
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4th application of fertilizer: Alfalfa 5-1-5
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Top dress and seed bare and thinning patches
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Aerating to reduce soil compaction and increase soil oxygen level
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Amend garden soil
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Mulch gardens to protect new and divided plants from frost heave
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Wrap tender shrubs
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Fertilize trees and shrubs
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Prune deadwood out of shrubs and trees
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Cut tall roses back to half their height
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