Schwend Landscape Management Inc.

02/08/2024

Ever wonder what those three numbers on a bag of fertilizer mean?! Check out this detailed explanation from a trusted plant grower in our region.

Here is some information on Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. Details in addition to the graphic information.

NITROGEN:

Needed for amino acids in plant structures which are the building blocks of plant proteins, important in the growth and development of vital plant tissues and cells like the cell membranes and chlorophyll.

Nitrogen is a component in chlorophyll (pigment that gives plants green color). Chlorophyll is essential for carbohydrate formation by photosynthesis.

Adequate nitrogen in plants results in vigorous plant growth and development.

PHOSPHORUS:

Root Growth - An important nutrient to encourage root growth on any plants. Roots are the foundation of the plant, and having a healthy, web-like root system is crucial to ensuring a healthy plant.

Flowers and Seeds - Improves flower formation and seed production. Paying attention to flower formation is crucial for any landscaper or homeowner installing a landscape. But, it's also important for growers, because flower formation is the leading indicator to a healthy fruit set.

Improves Plant Resilience - Phosphorus improves plant resilience against disease and helps strengthen the plant for winter.

POTASSIUM:

All around plant performance improves - stronger stems, well developed flowers, improves quality of fruit and increased cold hardiness.

03/15/2021

Some great advice about what to do with the plants that are looking rough from the harsh cold we had this winter!

The recent extreme cold weather in TN has many gardeners concerned about shrubs in the landscape. For insight on what to do visithttp://madisoncountymg.org/resources/B%20or%20B%20entire.pdf

08/13/2020

Check out these amazing photographs taken by one of our favorite local landscaping enthusiasts! Call Schwend today to get your free quote to install plants that are guaranteed to attract pollinators!!

05/28/2020

Have you noticed your crape myrtles looking rough this year?! Here’s a good explanation of the environmental factors that are causing the issues.

03/18/2020

The Pansies and the fescue grass we recently seeded on this high profile maintenance property are really loving this spring weather! 😍

02/27/2020

This is very common all over the mid-South right now. Give us a shout to discuss the options for treatment or replacement if you are seeing these issues on your property!

10/26/2019

Tackling the drainage issues on this home was the major focus for this installation. We created a series of French drains, catch basins, and added a dry creek bed to control the water flow coming from the neighboring lots. We then installed an automated irrigation system, creek-stone bed edges with magnolia buff mortar, low maintenance plants, zoysia sod, and all LED low voltage landscape lighting.

09/20/2019

Another satisfied customer in Collierville!!! We started by building a retaining wall on the back property line to build up the yard where years of erosion washed out the backyard. Then a series of French drains, catch basins, and a dry creek bed were installed to prevent any further damage. We built a tiered bed behind the back patio and planted dwarf mondo grass for a low maintenance ground-cover. The flagstone sitting area/walkway with a stone bridge over the dry creek bed we created added a decorative but functional aspect to a shady area of the yard. All other areas were sodded using palisade Zoysia grass after Pro-mix, perlite, and, a starter fertilizer were tilled into the soil before grading.

08/22/2019

The original patio and pavers were buckled and posing a trip hazard due to tree roots. We tore it all out and installed this natural stone patio in its place. Crab orchard flagstone with ivory buff on a 4” 3500 PSI sub-base.

08/16/2019

Before and after photos from our most recent finished project.

08/14/2019

Landscape timbers and railroad ties only last so long. Natural stone that is installed correctly can last a lifetime. Another satisfied customer!