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December 2010
| Volume 2, Issue No. 7
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Season's Greetings from Landscape Renovations
Greetings!
The staff at Landscape Renovations is still busy wrapping up the season 's work and starting to move a little snow. As we wind down for the year, many clients, friends, vendors ask us "what do you do in the winter?" First of all, Bob and I and the other staff try to get into a 'normal' work schedule. Many of our crew members take seasonal positions with other companies. For instance Fred Glasbrenner, one of our truck drivers, is a mountain host at Afton ski area... several of our crew members do snow removal... some of the crew go ice fishing, go to school, or just take some much deserved time off. The office staff begins working through all of the dreaded HR, budgeting, year-end, and house cleaning that gets put off during the busy season. The design and estimating staff is already working on spring designs and budgets so we can get right to work for those of you who may have an important event or just want to get your project done and enjoy the summer.
Many people ask "did you have a good year?" Regardless of how things end up financially, I get my greatest satisfaction from transforming a property in to something people will love and enjoy!
Finally, Bob and I genuinely appreciate your confidence in us and our staff and the opportunity to enhance the appearance and quality of your landscapes. We look forward to working with you again and wish you a safe and merry holiday season.
Happy Holidays!
Scott Frampton, Co-Owner
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For the Birds
Take Care of Your Feathered Friends
This Winter
 While many of our common bird species travel to warmer climates for the winter, a few hardy souls remain. To maximize the number of species that you attract to your back yard, we have a few tips and tricks to share.
Feeding birds through winter can actually improve traffic at your feeder, since many birds will find and stay where there is a reliable food source. During the cold winter months, birds rely on high fat, high energy diets that should include suet and seed such as Black Oil Sunflower and Safflower. Read more...
For more information, projects, and ideas check out:
Birds & Blooms Magazine
Minnesota DNR Website
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SHOP TALK
News from Landscape Renovations' Team
***Team members Scott Frampton, Chris Frampton, Kyle Claflin, and Sarah Hartung traveled to the Green Industry Expo in Louisville, KY, in late October to check out the latest equipment, installation techniques, and information information from the landscape industry.
***Scott Frampton accepted a Grand Award for the Speckman House (St. Paul, MN) at the 2010 PLANET Environmental Improvement Awards Ceremony held in Louisville, KY. This project also received a Merit Award for Residential Installation from the MNLA in early 2010. Check out all of our award winning projects HERE.
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PLANT HEALTH
CARE
Landscape
Management
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Animal Encounters
Keep a close eye on precious plants to avoid animal damage this winter
Wildlife can be enjoyable to observe during the winter months, but some animals can also cause big problems in the landscape. Deer, rabbits, and meadow voles are the three most common culprits. Most damage can be controlled with simple measures, but a watchful eye is necessary. Trees and woody shrubs are the usual targets, and can be protected with the following techniques:
- Deer damage is typically caused by hungry deer browsing on the tender tips of shrubs and trees in winter time, but can also come from bucks rubbing their antlers on the trunks of small diameter trees. Animal repellents have limited effectiveness on deer and need to be re-applied often. The best prevention measure is to design with plants that the deer are not interested in eating, and to wrap trees in early fall with tree wrap or tree guards.
- To protect from voles, remove groundcover or mulch from around the base of trees and shrubs (up to 3 feet away) to reduce protective cover for voles. Wrap trunks with tree wrap or hardware cloth to protect against girdling. Remove tree wrap after weather warms.
- To protect plants from rabbits, fencing should be at least two feet tall, with a one-inch mesh. Secure fencing with stakes or bury it a few inches in the ground to prevent rabbits going underneath.
- Animal repellents can be effective for limited periods of time, but may need to be reapplied frequently due to weathering.
If you think you may have animal damage occurring in your landscape, contact our Landscape Management Department or call Sarah Hartung at 651-796-8697 to discuss options for deterrent.
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If you have any questions about Landscape Renovations or the services that we provide, give us a call at our Office (651-769-0010) or email us marketing@landscaperenovations.com.
We are looking forward to serving you in the upcoming season...
Sarah Hartung
Marketing, Landscape Management, & Design
Landscape Renovations
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