Spring is for busy work in the garden!

The last 3 months we have seen more grey days filled with rain and cold temperatures since 1985. This has taken a toll on our landscapes in a mossy kind of way. Lawns that have been thick with grass are likely thick with moss or thin.

Don't worry, sunshine will return and so will the growing season. To help thicken up your lawn, we are scheduling out spring aeration & overseed services. This chore is something we do every year, however, this year it may be needed more than ever. If you are unsure you are on the spring aeration & overseed schedule, please contact us.

If your lawn has severe moss, we may need to go heavier with the iron and you may consider thatching out the dehydrated moss. If you do decide to remove the moss, we recommend a reseed of grass versus the overseeding. The reseed allows us to apply heavier seed to your lawn and there will be an additional cost for service. We also recommend a topdressing to your lawn.  A topdressing is 80%compost and 20% sand that is spread 1/4 inch over the entire lawn. This will help to protect the seed from birds eating it, keep the seed in place on heavy rain days and help to build up the soil profile so that grass will grow better. Please let us know if you would like an estimate for this service.

Mulching

Our recent blog post details mulching and how important it is in your landscape.  You can see that post here. If you are noticing moss growing in the garden beds or roots are visible, it may be time to amend the soils with mulch. If you are interested in an estimate for mulching, please let us know.

Phew, this is a busy time in the garden. From clean ups, to dealing with moss and then scheduling aeration & overseed services.  If you have questions, please let us know right away. Our schedule does fill up and we really want to accommodate everyone.

On a final note.

Recently we had a bowling party to start off the busy season of 2017! It was a lot of fun and got us all pumped up for a great spring!  As a small, locally owned company, we appreciate your continued trust and support you have in us for your landscape needs. Cheers to a wonderful spring season!

Your friends at In Harmony Sustainable Landscapes