J&S LANDSCAPING

Watering and Plant Care Instructions For New Plantings

 

Large trees                                10 gallons of water twice per week
 

Small trees                                3-5 gallons of water 3 times per week 
 

Shrubs (2-5 gallon)                   1-2 gallons of water 3 times per week 
 

Perennials (1-3 gallon)             1-2 gallons of water 3 times per week 

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Annuals                                     Daily

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SOD AND SEEDED LAWN CARE INSTRUCTIONS

 

New lawns must be watered daily with special attention applied to the edges for several weeks.

(Do not flood)

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If your lawn is sod, please also pay close attention to watering the seams as well as the edges for several weeks.  Lift the corner of sod to see if your watering is sufficient.

 

Follow these instructions to ensure that your lawn thrives.

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FERTILIZE all trees, shrubs, perennials 1 time per year in early spring

Trees, shrubs and perennials using our nursery blend.

Large Trees approximately 4 cups around drip line (canopy).

Shrubs approximately 1-2 cups around drip line. **Note: acid loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, boxwoods, and all evergreens, etc. require Holly Tone. 

Perennials approximately 1 cup around drip line.

Annuals feed with Miracle Grow every 2 weeks.

 

ALL PLANTS should be planted in quality soil. Over dig hole, amend with our 70/30 nursery blend soil.

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*Spray all newly installed plants with Deer Stopper Deer spray 2 times per month to prevent deer damage and browsing.

 

*Supplies available at our nursery. 

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WINTER CARE

Protect bark on trees from Buck rub. Burlap or wire. Wrap with burlap, boxwoods, rhododendrons, Hollies, any evergreen that may be damaged from deer or winter burn. 

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE

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Property Maintenance Program

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Deer Control Program

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Please Inquire!

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If you are unable to follow our recommended watering instructions, or would just like a watering service to water for you, we recommend WATERBOYS.

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Available only in Eagle Rock at this time. 

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Thank you,

J&S Landscaping