July is proving to be a really hot and dry month. We would like to share some tips for your lawn and gardens this month:
~Cut your grass at 3". Trim the high spots only if your grass has gone brown or dormant. Cutting at 3 inches allows the roots to grow 3 inches, allowing the roots to gain some deep moisture.There is a direct link between grass height and root depth. As a rule, the higher the grass is cut, the deeper the roots go.
~This is the time to aerate. Opening up pockets in the ground to allow for moisture and air will allow for better root growth.
~Fertilize with a slow release fertilizer. The slow release will help roots to get valuable nutrients throughout the dry season.
~On your watering day, water both in the early morning and late night. Try not to water in the scorching heat and sun. Because the ground is hard, water slowly to avoid water run-off.
~Water with a watering can your vegetable garden early morning. Cultivate before watering will help your plants get what they need.
~If you have not already mulched your gardens, mulch with composted mulch. We suggest a natural pine. Remember to cultivate and water your gardens prior to mulching, then water after mulching. Mulching will allow moisture to remain in your gardens longer.
We would also like to Congratulate Blake Kroetsch, our once Co-op student who was given an Award on June 15th by the Waterloo Region District School Board & the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Blake was part of the Home Building Program in Grade 11 and the Horticulture Technician Program at KCI in Grade 12. He is Registering as a Horticultural Technician Apprentice with TNT. This summer he has been placed on one of our Construction Crews and will be learning the art of retaining wall construction, patio & walkway installations and will help with all wood structures (such as pergolas & gazebos).
Welcome Back Colin! As many of our clients already knew, Colin Serrao, our Senior Construction Supervisor took some time off to care for his mother undergoing Colin Cancer Surgery and his father undergoing Glaucoma Surgery. His parents are recovering well and Colin has resumed his duties as of July 11. Colin has many years experience in the landscaping industry, including but not limited to: Landscape Maintenance, Landscape Design and Landscape Construction. Look for Colin's updated profile on on web site in Early August.
July is the month we began our radio commercials on KFun 99.5 If you hear our commercials, please send us an email and share with us which one of the commercials you liked the best and any comments you wish to share with us.
Keep Cool....stay in the shade & enjoy your Outdoor Spaces!
Rob & Linda Tester
