Landscape Renovation and Maintenance

We offer several options to tackle overgrown landscapes, each with varying costs based on your needs and the type of weeds involved:

1. String Trimming and Herbicide Application:
   • We'll start by using a string trimmer to knock down all overgrowth.
   • Following this, we can apply one or more rounds of glyphosate to prevent regrowth and control weeds effectively.

1. Weed Control and Fertilizer Application:
   • This option includes applying a combination of weed control and fertilizer designed to target a wide range of grassy and broadleaf weeds.
   • It’s an excellent choice for long-term maintenance and improving the overall health of your landscape.

1. Manual Weed Removal:
   • In some cases, we can go through the area and manually pull weeds.
   • This option works well for specific types of weeds or if a chemical-free approach is preferred.

Each approach is tailored to fit your budget and the specific challenges of your landscape. Contact us to discuss your needs and find the best solution for restoring your outdoor spaces!

When to Prune and Why It's Essential

The best time to prune depends on the type of tree or shrub and the reason for pruning. Regular pruning not only ensures your trees and shrubs grow healthier and look better but also helps them resist diseases and pests, protecting your investment and encouraging proper growth throughout the year.

• Deciduous Trees: Late winter to early spring (dormant season) is ideal for shaping and reducing disease risks.
• Evergreen Trees: Late winter or early spring, with light touch-ups in mid-summer if needed.
• Flowering Shrubs: Prune spring bloomers after flowering and summer bloomers in late winter or early spring.
• Fruit Trees: Late winter pruning promotes healthy fruit production.

Severe storms can break branches, cause improper growth, and increase susceptibility to disease or infestation. Pruning after storms helps:

• Remove damaged or broken branches.
• Restore the plant's natural shape.
• Prevent further stress or infection.

• Keeps plants growing properly and happily year-round.
• Promotes stronger, healthier growth.
• Enhances the tree's or shrub’s aesthetics.
• Reduces the risk of disease and pest infestations.

Address storm damage promptly to maintain the health and safety of your trees and shrubs, even if it requires pruning outside the usual schedule.

Mulching landscaped areas provides numerous benefits for your garden and plants:

1. Moisture Retention:
   • Mulch helps soil retain moisture by reducing evaporation, which is especially important during dry periods.

1. Weed Control:
   • A layer of mulch suppresses weed growth by blocking sunlight, reducing competition for nutrients and water.

1. Temperature Regulation:
   • Mulch acts as an insulating layer, keeping soil cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

1. Soil Health Improvement:
   • Organic mulch breaks down over time, enriching the soil with nutrients and improving its structure.
   • It also promotes beneficial microbial activity and earthworm presence.

1. Erosion Prevention:
   • Mulch helps prevent soil erosion by reducing the impact of rain and wind on bare soil.

1. Aesthetic Appeal:
   • A fresh layer of mulch enhances the visual appeal of your landscape by providing a clean and uniform look.

• Frequency:
  • Typically, mulching should be refreshed once or twice a year, depending on the material used and local conditions.
  • A spring application is ideal to prepare for the growing season, and a fall refresh can help protect plants over winter.
• Thickness:
  • Apply mulch in a layer 2-4 inches thick. Avoid piling it directly against plant stems or tree trunks to prevent rot and pests.
• Maintenance:
  • Over time, mulch can become compacted or depleted. Lightly raking the existing layer can help loosen it and improve its effectiveness.

By mulching regularly and maintaining the right thickness, you'll keep your landscaped areas healthier, reduce maintenance, and enhance your property's curb appeal.

Broadleaf Weeds Controlled:

Common Name

Scientific Name

Aster, Heath

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Aster, Slender

Symphyotrichum divaricatum

Bittercress

Cardamine spp.

Bittercress, Little

Cardamine oligosperma

Bittercress, Hairy

Cardamine hirsuta

Brassbuttons, Southern

Cotula australis

Bursage, Annual

Ambrosia acanthicarpa

Burweed, Lawn

Soliva pterosperma

Buttercup

Ranunculus spp.

Carpetweed

Mollugo verticillata

Carrot, Wild

Daucus carota

Celery, Wild

Apium leptophyllum

Chamber-bitter

Phyllanthus urinaria

Chickweed, Common

Stellaria media

Chickweed, Mouseear

Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare

Clover, spp.1

Trifolium spp.

Clover, Hop

Trifolium aureum

Clover, White1

Trifolium repens

Cudweed, Purple

Gnaphalium purpureum

Dandelion1

Taraxacum officinale

Dichondra, Carolina1

Dichondra carolinensis

Eclipta

Eclipta prostrata

Fiddleneck, Coast

Amsinckia menziesii var. intermedia

Filaree, Redstem

Erodium cicutarium

Fleabane, Blackleaved

Conyza bonariensis

Fleabane, Dwarf

Conyza ramosissima

Foolsparsely

Aethusa cynapium

Galinsoga, Hairy

Galinsoga quadriradiata

Geranium, Carolina

Geranium carolinianum

Groundcherry, Lanceleaf

Physalis angulata

Henbit

Lamium spp.

Knotweed, Prostrate

Polygonum aviculare

Lambsquarters, Common

Chenopodium album

Lespedeza, Common

Lespedeza striata

Lettuce, Prickly

Lactuca serriola

Mallow, Common

Malva neglecta

Mallow, Little

Malva parviflora

Marestail

Conyza canadensis

Mayweed, Chamomile

Anthemis cotula

Medic, Black

Medicago lupulina

Morningglory, Ivyleaf

Ipomoea hederacea

Mustard

Brassica spp.

Mustard, Wild

Sinapis arvensis

Nightshade, Black

Solanum nigrum

Oxalis, Buttercup

Oxalis pes-caprae

Parsley-piert

Alchemilla arvensis

Pennywort

Hydrocotyle spp.

Pepperweed, Virginia

Lepidium virginicum

Pigweed, Redroot

Amaranthus retroflexus

Pineappleweed

Matricaria matricarioides

Parthenium Weed

Parthenium hysterophorus

Plantain, Bracted

Plantago aristata

Plantain, Broadleaf

Plantago major

Plantain, Buckhorn

Plantago lanceolata

Plantain, Slender

Plantago heterophylla

Pokeweed, Common

Phytolacca americana

Purslane, Common

Phytolacca americana

Radish, Wild

Raphanus raphanistrum

Ragweed, Common

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Rocket, London

Sisymbrium irio

Rockpurslane, Redmaids

Calandrinia ciliata

Sida, Prickly

Sida spinosa

Shepherdspurse

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Sibara

Sibara virginica

Smartweed, Pennsylvania

Polygonum pensylvanicum

Sorrel, Red

Rumex acetosella

Sowthistle, Annual

Sonchus oleraceus

Speedwell, Corn

Veronica arvensis

Speedwell, Purslane

Veronica peregrina

Speedwell, Thymeleaf

Veronica serpyllifolia

Spurge, Garden

Euphorbia hirta

Spurge, Hyssop

Chamaesyce hyssopifolia

Spurge, Prostrate

Euphorbia humistrata

Spurge, Spotted

Chamaesyce maculata

Spurry, Corn

Spergula arvensis

Sweetclover, Yellow

Melilotus officinalis

Tansymustard, Green

Descurainia pinnata ssp. brachycarpa

Telegraphplant

Heterotheca grandiflora

Thistle, Russian

Salsola tragus

Willowherb

Epilobium spp.

Woodsorrel, Creeping

Oxalis corniculata

Woodsorrel, Yellow

Oxalis stricta

Grassy Weeds Controlled:

Common Name

Scientific Name

Barley

Hordeum spp.

Barnyardgrass

Echinochloa crus-galli

Bluegrass, Annual

Poa annua

Brome

Bromus spp.

Crabgrass, Large

Digitaria sanguinalis

Crabgrass, Smooth

Digitaria ischaemum

Crabgrass, Southern

Digitaria ciliaris

Crabgrass, Tropical

Digitaria argillacea

Crowfootgrass

Dactyloctenium aegyptium

Dallisgrass1

Paspalum dilatatum

Goosegrass

Eleusine indica

Foxtail, Giant

Setaria faberi

Foxtail, Green

Setaria viridis

Foxtail, Yellow

Setaria pumila

Kikuyugrass

Pennisetum clandestinum

Mary’s Grass

Microstegium vimineum

Oats, Wild

Avena fatua

Ryegrass, Annual

Lolium multiflorum

Ryegrass, Perennial

Lolium perenne

Sandbur

Cenchrus spp.

Smutgrass

Sporobolus indicus

1 From seed only 

Additional Weeds Controlled (At Heavier Rate Add 25%):

Common Name

Scientific Name

Burclover, California

Medicago polymorpha

Dogfennel

Eupatorium capillifolium

Evening Primrose

Oenothera spp.

Fescue, Rattail

Vulpia myuros

Filaree, Whitestem

Erodium moschatum

Goosefoot, Nettleleaf

Chenopodium murale

Groundsel, Common

Senecio vulgaris

Jimsonweed

Datura stramonium

Knotweed, Silversheath

Polygonum argyrocoleon

Kochia

Kochia scoparia

Mullein, Turkey

Croton setigerus

Nettle, Burning

Urtica urens

Oxtongue, Bristly

Picris echiodes

Parthenium Weed

Parthenium hysterophorus

Pimpernel, Scarlet

Anagallis arvensis

Sowthistle, Spiny

Sonchus asper

Spurge, Petty

Euphorbia peplus

Sunflower

Helianthus spp.

Swinecress

Coronopus didymus

Thistle, Musk

Carduus nutans

When Known We Will Not Use This Product for Weed Control in   the Following Ornamental Plant Species:

Common Name

Scientific Name

Bugleweed or Ajuja

Ajuja spp.

Mustard

Brassica spp.

Purple Cone Flower

Echinacea purpurea

Dwarf Burning Bush

Euonymus alatus ‘Compacta’

Spurge

Euphorbia spp.

Hydrangea

Hydrangea spp.

Candytuft

Iberis spp.

Prince of Wales Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Prince of Wales’

Cajeput Tree

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Carolina Rhododendron

Rhododendron carolinianum

Roseum Elegans Rhododendron

Rhododendron catawbiense ‘Roseum elegans’

Stonecrop

Sedum spp.

Green Yucca

Yucca recurvifolia