The Gardener

We have provided landscape services to both residential and commercial customers since 1989! We offer lawn services such as mowing, fertilizing, shrub and minor tree care and mulching. In addition we offer landscape re-design, irrigation repair and hardscaping to select customers. Joining the ranks of our long time customers (avg. 10+years) will pr... ovide you the same benefits as our current customer base. They say that service comes with three options: price, speed and quality. Pick two! We may not be the fastest, but you can be assured that our work has the best interest of your landscaping at heart. Your satisfaction is important and we strive to provide a service to achieve that. We provide a thorough consultation so you understand whether your goals and the needs of your project are compatible. The property line was a bit of a mess, ... Why aerate? Your soil should remain loose. Traffic and weather combine to compact the soil, reducing the soils ability to breathe and drain. Aerating helps to open up the soil, allowing for oxygen and nutrient penetration. When to aerate? There is no preferred time for aerating. You may do so at any time during the year. Try to aerate when the soil is damp for maximum penetration. What type of aerator is best? Use a core aerator for best results. A spiker will compact the soil at the bottom of the hole counter acting the reason you aerate. Soil testing kits are available at various locations. A small fee is associated with the service. They will be sent to Clemson for analysis. Soil acidity determines which nutrients can be absorbed by the plant and how well. Results will tell you what fertilizers to apply, to optimize growing conditions for the plants you specified.Why apply lime? Although I have heard of people who apply sugar to their yard, I suspect that the term to sweeten the soil has more to do with reducing acidity and improving growing conditions. Application rates will be listed on your soil test report. Types. Include lime, gypsum, phosphates, iron, ...Read More