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Dickerson Landscape News
March 2011 |
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News Flash
See how you can get a 3 gal Red Buckeye for .99cents
(see details in side.)
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Why Procrastinate? Because it saves you Money
Yes good things do come to those who wait: wait to fertilize that is. If you need proof, check out the county extension office website http://leon.ifas.ufl.edu/News_Columns/2005/0305.pdf . If you need more info consider this: If you fertilize too early it can cause a condition known as Clorosis. Yuk! Clorosis is where the nitrogen you just bought bonds with the Iron in your lawn and causes large yellow areas to appear; locking both the nitrogen and the iron up so that your grass can not take it in as nutrients. Another thing to consider is if you wait, the fertilizer will go on sale. Big Box stores start promoting fertilizer early. Why? Because they buy in bulk and often take their deliveries early and since floor space is money to them- it's got to go! So up go the bill boards about Scotts Bonus "S" in January. The best time to fertilize your lawn is when new leaves are mature enough to take it in and use it, that date being around April 1st. No Fooling.
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Bricks! Pavers! Flagstone! Tallahassee, Oh My!
If you're thinking about a new patio this year, there are a few things you may want to know about patio options. First off, the difference between concrete pavers and brick pavers; brick pavers are made of clay, they are glazed and then fired in a kiln at very high temperatures. Concrete pavers are made of ... Yes you guessed it......concrete. They are mixed, poured into a mold, separated, and left in a cool dry place to cure. There are also some pavers made of stone and plastic but I will save that for another news letter. If you decide to use concrete pavers you will notice they have better traction than the smooth glazed sides of brick pavers. Concrete pavers also tend not to get as moldy as brick pavers. This is because clay tends to hold water longer than concrete and the older the brick the less the glazing it has to repel water from seeping in the clay. Another difference between concrete pavers and brick pavers is durability. Brick pavers begin to chip and crack with frost and freeze where concrete pavers, not having absorbed water, don't do this. Depending on the manufacturer, concrete pavers can also be rated at a higher PSI (Pressure per Square Inch) than brick pavers. If those reasons aren't speaking to you, I am sure this one will; brick pavers cost about twice as much as concrete pavers. Yes, I like concrete pavers, but if you really like the early American Colonial feel brick pavers can be substituted.
Ok so what about Flagstone? Well one difference between flagstone and pavers is it is all natural. Created by God and not man. It is not kilned or cured, but mined. As a result it has a much more natural look. On the other hand, Flagstone because it is not made or manufactured, it has very few standards in its creations and the quality of stone can vary greatly from location to location; simply put these are natural imperfections. Flagstone is also heavier than brick or concrete pavers, as a result of these two things it is much harder to install, thereby making it one of the most expensive ways to create your patio.
So that's a little info on Bricks, Pavers, and Flagstone
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Is that the right..........?
Everthought about color? If you have ever been standing with a paint roller in one hand and a one inch by one inch square in the other; you have. Well when arranging colors in your landscape it isn't as daunting, but we sure can take the mystery out of it for you . Not sure what colors go where and when? Just ask us. Sure Yellow, Purple and Orange flowers don't always go together but depending on what your background is, they might. So think of us - Dickerson Landscaping, when you're planning that next outside floral arrangement, and we will help guide you there with confidence.
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Consultations begin @ $75
Be one of the first five people to call and you will be eligible to recieve a $25 Home Depot Gift card with your consultation.
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Do I need a French Drain?
More than half of the drainage consulting I go to, people are under the impression they need a French Drain. Well, I am not sure if there was an article in the Democrat once upon a time about French Drains or there is a guy by the name of French out there draining Tallahassee's pockets, but most of them do not need this drainage device. Why, because most of our erosion problems in Tallahassee are due to run off. Runoff is a lot of water falling upon the ground in a very short amount of time, traveling from a high point to a low point. Kind of like mini flash floods, and if you're an ant that is exactly what they are. French drains are about 12 to 18 inches (could be deeper) below ground. It takes time for the water to make its way down to the 4 inch pipe and gravel in order to be of any use. With the types of rain we have in Tallahassee it would just run right over the top and bypass the system all together.
Where French Drains are needed is in soggy areas. Areas that hold water for over three days or more. If you have damp, boggy, or mushy areas in your yard that persist for a week or more after a rain event then you might need a French Drain. To borrow a phrase "There's Your Sign".
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Plant of the month.
Red Buckeye
They are a native plant and are very low maintenance. Extremely hardy they do best in shady, well drained areas of the yard. The flowers last a long time and are a favorite for migrating hummingbirds traveling through our area this time of year. Expect to see the flowers from March until May. Red Buckeyes are on sale now.
1 gallon $5
3 gal for $14
If you mention that you found out about red buckeye here get a second 3 gal for .99 Cents
Offer ends March 31st or while supplies last.
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End your promotion with a kick - consider a postscript to reinforce one of the key product or service benefits.
Sincerely,
Dickerson Landscape |
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