Q: What can you do for me that my present landscape
contractor cannot?
A: Clients tell us that the reason they selected us over
their previous contractor is that we provide a better
quality of products, services, and competence. They
selected our company because of the superior reputation
we have in the industry.
Q: Why should I consider changing landscape companies?
A: If your current landscape company is meeting your
every need and you are thoroughly satisfied, then
perhaps you shouldn't change. If, however, you are
interested in talking with us about how we can add value
to your property and improve it over time, give us a
call.
Q: How do I get a hold of you for more information?
A: Call, fax, or email any requests or information
needed, and we will be more than happy to fulfill any
request you may have. Or you can contact us via our
contact page.
Q: How do I get a bid from you?
A: Most landscape companies are able to provide you with
a bid for services. We take time to understand your
needs and requirements and then if we are confident that
we are the right company for you, we will provide the
most comprehensive estimate for your review.
Q: What will your services cost?
A: It depends on your property and your own unique
specifications. We take more time determining a
realistic price for service levels which meet your
expectations for quality and customer service. We don't
want to provide you with services which are not needed,
nor do we want to exclude services which are required by
your landscape.
Q: Why can't my tree be topped?
A: Topping is considered unprofessional. In fact, the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards
for tree care specifically prohibit topping. Topping
promotes decay and produces rapid growth of watersprouts
- limbs that are weakly attached. It decreases the
tree's ability to produce energy (photosynthesis) due to
leaf reduction, weakening its vigor and starving the
tree.
Q: What is wrong with my tree? What do you recommend?
Does it need Pruning/Pest
Management/Fertilization/Removal (hazardous)?
A: Sometimes tree care is a multiple-choice answer - the
diagnosis may not be obvious. An associate will identify
the problem area(s), recommend a program of treatment
and perform the procedure(s) necessary. We believe in
proactive (preventive) care programs - maintaining
healthy landscapes - avoiding decline and damage rather
than reactive tree care that is performed after problems
occur.
Q: How often and how much should I water my trees?
A: Newly planted trees and shrubs should be watered
approximately twice each week when there is no rain. Be
sure to direct irrigation water onto the root ball of
the tree(s), where most of the live roots are located.
Most established plants should be irrigated thoroughly
once a week during the growing season when no rain
occurs. Moisture meters (tensiometers) can be installed
by Arborists to assess plant water needs.
Q: When is the best time of the year to prune?
A: Light pruning, which is usually all that should be
needed in proactive tree management programs can be done
at any time of the year. If major pruning is needed to
compensate for structural defects or other reasons,
winter is the best time because leaves don't obscure the
tree’s structure. It also depends, somewhat, on the
species of the tree(s).
Q: What causes those green clumps in my lawn?
A: It's a side effect of the fertilization process. When
fertilizer is added to the root zone of a tree or shrub
it can't help but fertilize the lawn a little bit as
well. The increased nutrients cause the grass to grow in
green clumps.