- Tree and Shrub Pruning
- Pine and Hardwood Mulch
- Overseeding
- Core Aeration
- Seasonal Flowers
- Weed Control
- Leaf Removal
- Fertilization
- Irrigation Maintenance
Landscaping isn't a one-shot deal. Just as homes need to be repainted and maintained, so do lawns need to be managed. Plants grow and die. Weeds inevitably crop up, insect pests may invade, and the weather may change.
Below are brief synopses of some of the services we provide that will keep your lawn in peak condition.
Tree and Shrub Pruning
Pruning doesn't just keep that ragged appearance at bay, it also helps keep trees and shrubs healthy.
Pine and Hardwood Mulch
Mulch is an organic material that is commonly spread across gardens and flower beds, where it pays many dividends. Mulch helps conserve soil moisture, prevent erosion, suppress weed growth and serve as an effective insulator against temperature extremes, from summer heat to winter freezes.
In addition, mulch releases valuable nutrients into the soil as it decomposes and can even add an attractive background for various plants, from ornamental flowers to trees.
Overseeding
This practice is used on fescue lawns to encourage healthier turf. Without overseeding, fescue lawns often suffer due to extreme heat.
Core Aeration
Aeration is the process of mechanically removing small plugs of thatch and soil from a lawn to improve soil structure and reduce compaction. It nurtures lawns that are healthier and easier to maintain.
Seasonal Flowers
Flowers add a nice touch of color to lawns and homes. With their varying growth cycles and blooming seasons, strategically designed flower beds can provide an ever changing display of beauty.
Weed Control
The best weed control plan focuses on prevention, followed by direct action against any weeds that break through your defenses. Whalen Landscape Services can help you maintain a healthy lawn that is weed resistant.
Leaf Removal
Falling leaves are one of Nature's marvels, and their recycling into the earth is part of a natural cycle. But most people don't want their lawns looking like a nature preserve. Leaves can smother grasses and encourage diseases by blocking sunlight and keeping moisture trapped beneath them. Leaves can also prevent grass seeds from making good contact with the soil.
Whalen Landscape Services has top of the line leaf removal equipment that will keep your lawn neater and healthier, including a very large trailer-mounted leaf vacuuming rig that's much more sophisticated than traditional mowing-and-bagging operations.
Fertilization
Whalen Landscape Services recommends that you fertilize four times a year if you want to nurture thick, dense grass that resists disease and weed invasions.