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We celebrate Arbor Day in Arkansas next Monday. It's a great time to plant a tree that beautifies your yard and helps th...
03/10/2020

We celebrate Arbor Day in Arkansas next Monday. It's a great time to plant a tree that beautifies your yard and helps the environment at the same time.

Before you choose a tree be sure to look at where you will be planting it. Look up. Are there power lines above the area? If there are, you may want to rethink planting in that spot. Your tree may be small now but in a few years it could tall enough that the power company will trim the encroaching limbs back making your tree unattractive. Are there underground utilities to be considered? You don't want to break a utility line going to your home or (perhaps, worse your neighbor) while digging. Do you have neighbors that would not appreciate tree limbs hanging over their property line? Maybe a smaller tree would be better or perhaps an evergreen instead of a deciduous tree.

Once you have chosen the tree and the spot the planting can begin. If you have already bought your tree, you need to plant it as soon as you can.
Clear the area of vegetation and mulch.
Dig the hole at least 1-1/2 to 2 times the size of the root ball and only depth of the root ball. The goal is to have the base of the tree (where the roots start) at or a little above ground level.
After back filling is done, water the tree well and place mulch around it covering the area where the root ball is with no more than 3 inches of mulch.
Your newly planted tree may need to be watered several times each week depending on how much rain it is getting. If in doubt, feel to see if the ground is moist and water accordingly.

We hope these tips help you this Arbor Day. Our local cooperative extension service is a great resource it you need some more help.

With Arkansas Arbor Day just 2 weeks away, now is the time to start working on deciding where, and what type of tree to ...
03/03/2020

With Arkansas Arbor Day just 2 weeks away, now is the time to start working on deciding where, and what type of tree to plant. Planting native trees is a great way to support the wildlife found in the Ozarks. Here is a short list of some trees that are native to our area:
Dogwood - grows to about 25' tall, 25' spread and likes shade/dry. This is an under canopy tree that doesn't tolerate sun well.
Eastern Redbud - grows to about 25' tall, 30' spread and likes sun or partial shade. It has lovely spring buds and nice leaves during summer but saplings sprouting around the base can be a bit of a problem.
Northern Red Oak - grows to about 65' tall, 45' spread and likes sun/partial shade. It's a wonderful shade tree but the leaves can be hard to get rid of in the fall.
Sugar Maple - grows to about 65' tall, 45' spread and likes sun/partial shade. It's also a great shade tree but, depending on the size you get, it may be years before you get much shade from it.
Hackberry - grows to about 60' tall, 60' spread and likes sun. This is a hardy shade tree that can grow in almost any soil but it does have small berries that fall everywhere. So you may not want to park under it.
If nothing on this list suits your fancy, head down to your local nursery and check out their selection.

Coming soon...planting tips.

Did you know that the Arbor Day in Arkansas is the third Monday in March? Maybe a better question is, do you know what A...
02/24/2020

Did you know that the Arbor Day in Arkansas is the third Monday in March? Maybe a better question is, do you know what Arbor Day is? Well, I'll give you a brief history. It all started when a young man, J. Sterling Morton, moved with his bride to Nebraska in 1855. They missed the forests that were in the eastern part of the country and began to plant trees. He realized that trees were needed as windbreaks, to prevent erosion, and for fuel for fire on the treeless prairies.
In 1872, as a member of the Nebraska Board of Agriculture, he proposed a day be set aside for tree planting along with a reward for Nebraska counties that did so. On that first Arbor Day, over 1 million trees were planted.
It wasn't long before other states followed Nebraska's example. By 1920, more than 45 states and territories passed resolutions for yearly Arbor Day celebrations (Arkansas passed one in 1973)
Although there is a National Arbor Day in April, most states have their own celebrations because.of varying planting times.
If you're interested in planting a tree this Arbor Day, check back here. We will be bringing you tree planting tips soon.

02/14/2020

We are just a month of so away from spring and the mowing season is upon us. Now is a good time to start thinking about getting your lawn in shape for the spring and summer.

1 Inspect your trees and shrubs for broken or damaged. Pruning them now will save time and headaches since many of them are dormant.

2. Have your soil tested. Testing your soil every few years will help you know what your lawn needs to grow well. The U of A Extension Office is a great resource for getting this task done.

3. Fertilize your lawn. Once your soil has been tested you will be able to make a good decision about what your soil needs. March and April are prime months to get this task done.

4. Pretreating for weeds. Treating your lawn with a preemergence herbicide in February or early March will go a long way toward helping your lawn look good all year long.

5. Freshen up the mulch. Add about one inch of fresh mulch to your flowerbeds. Mulch keeps flowerbeds looking neat and has the added benefit of protecting plant roots from cold and heat, and keeping moisture during the heat of summer.

We hope these tips help you have a happy lawn this year.

If you're looking for lawn care, give Joel a call at 479.466.9040

02/03/2020

The recent warm weather has gotten us thinking about lawn care again. With that in mind, here are a few tips for getting your lawn mower ready for use.

1) Check the spark plug. A fresh spark plug will ensure that your mower will start and run properly
2) Change the oil. Just like cars, mowers need to have the oil changed, spring is the perfect time to take care of that.

3) Replace the air filter. It can be come dirty and clogged over time putting a strain on the engine and making it less efficient.

4) Sharpen the blades. Dull blades cannot cut grass well

5) Clean the deck. Dirt and grass can build up on the mower deck interfering with function and could lead to deck corrosion.

Taking some time before the mowing season starts to perform these maintenance tasks will make your mowing chores much more enjoyable.

You may be thinking that your mowing chores would be much more enjoyable if some else would do them. If this is the case, we have openings in our 2020 schedule. Give Joel a call at 479.466.9040

Here is handy maintenance calendar for Bermuda grass lawns from the UofA Cooperative Extension Service website.
02/08/2019

Here is handy maintenance calendar for Bermuda grass lawns from the UofA Cooperative Extension Service website.

01/31/2019

Excerpt from The Benton County Hort Report:

Early Treatment is Key to Controlling
Perennial Problems

Spring is just around the corner and many of our most common fungal and
bacterial problems in the landscape will begin to re-infect their hosts. Last
year we saw a lot of disease problems which sets us up for potential problems
again this year. One of the best ways to start the year off right is to remove
infected leaves from the landscape. This can be done with a rake, blower,
bagger, etc. the goal is to reduce the amount of infected plant material which
can be a source of disease come spring. Additional steps may include the use
of fungicides/bactericides. Common products include chlorothalonil or
copper as active ingredients. ,,, Just make sure the disease is listed on any product you choose to use.

01/30/2019

Learn how to take a soil sample of your lawn or garden.

01/25/2019

We also have openings in the 2019 schedule in Siloam Springs, Lincoln, Prairie Grove, & Farmington. Call us @ (479) 466-9040

01/22/2019

It’s not too early to think about lawn care. We have openings in our 2019 schedule for Fayetteville and Springdale. Call Joel at (479) 466-9040

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