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Planting Time is Here for Spring Bulbs!
Fall is the time to think about spring! Who doesn't love to see tulips and daffodils coming up from the ground in the spring? After a cold winter, seeing those beautiful flowers popping up lets you know that spring has arrived. If you want to add some spring-blooming magic to your landscape now is the time to act.
The first step is to choose a spot that receives plenty of sunlight in the spring. This spot should be at least 5' away from any building foundations because heat from buildings can damage bulbs. Ideally, soil will be well-drained with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
The next step is to dig the planting holes. In general, large bulbs such as tulips need to be planted 8" deep and 6" apart. On the other hand, small bulbs like crocus do best when planted 5" deep and 3" apart. The pointed ends need to be facing up, and it helps to mix in organic matter (peat moss or compost) when filling the holes back up. Adding sand or gypsum to the soil will improve drainage, and a bulb fertilizer such as bone meal can be mixed in to encourage healthy growth.
When choosing bulbs you should consider both color and bloom size. Typically smaller bulbs produce smaller flowers and bloom earlier in the spring. Larger bulbs tend to produce bigger flowers and bloom later in the spring.
Since flowers from bulbs are perennials, you can count on them coming back for years to come. For more information on spring bulb planting, call Akehurst today.
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Fall Aeration and Overseeding
With the summer heat coming to an end and the temperatures cooling down, it is the prime season for aeration and overseeding. Taking proper care of your lawn in the fall can help you have a lush, green lawn in the spring.
Aerating your lawn simply means to poke holes in the earth and remove hundreds of small plugs of soil. Some areas of your lawn can become compacted, keeping it from growing its best. Removing plugs from a lawn allows air, water and nutrients into the root zone. Grass that is growing in extremely compacted soil will grow very slowly and does not thicken.
Once you aerate, it's time to overseed. Overseeding is just the process of spreading grass seed around your lawn. Spreading seed after aeration allows for increased seed germination through better seed to soil contact. Overseeding helps produce a thick, full lawn that is more resistant to disease, insects, heavy traffic and drought.
If you want a beautiful, green, lush lawn in the spring, call us today at 410-538-4018 to schedule aeration and overseeding services.
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Akehurst Volunteers at Seneca Elementary School
For the 7th year in a row, a group of Akehurst employees volunteered their time on a Saturday to spruce up the landscape at Seneca Elementary School in Middle River. About a week before the start of school, our volunteers cleaned out the beds, mulched, edged and pruned. They also painted the lines in the parking lot as well as some posts.
Account Manager Tom Beishl heads up this project each year and said that this year we had the most volunteers so far. All material is donated by Akehurst Landscape Service. Inc.
Please join us in giving a big thanks to Tom and his volunteers for getting the school off to a great start!!
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Natural Choices for Mosquito Control
Instead of using chemicals to control mosquitos in your yard, why not choose a natural method to repel these pests? There are several plants that are natural mosquito repellents. These can be planted in your garden, or you can create a container garden to place on your deck or patio to keep the pesky insects at bay.
It may be late in the season for this year, but come spring, consider adding some of the following
to your garden or patio:
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It's Not Too Late to Get Your Landscape Project Done!
Even though fall is just around the corner, it's not too late to get your landscape project done this year. We continue to plant and install hardscapes up until the ground is too cold and hard. As a matter of fact, fall can be the best time for planting since the warm soil encourages root growth. Roots continue to grow through the winter until the ground freezes. In early spring, the roots begin new growth or continue to develop at a faster rate, and top growth begins. If you're still thinking about a landscape project, it's not too late! Get your project done this fall and you'll reap the benefits next spring. Remember, we offer flexible financing options through Wells Fargo that will help you increase your purchasing power! Call today for details.
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Here's What Our Clients Are Saying....
"...thanks for all your folks who deliver a high level of service and care to the maintenance of my lawns."
Sam T., Baltimore
"The patio looks wonderful! Your guys did a fantastic job."
Kim H., Bel Air
"Extremely pleased with your company."
Herb F., Bel Air
"I just wanted to let you know that I L-O-V-E the landscaping! I have already received several compliments on it."
Latasha G., Essex
"Great work! No complaints on anything!"
Kelly S., Baltimore
"Very pleased with overall service and prompt response"
Bob H., Cockeysville
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