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In this newsletter, we will discuss the Spring Leaves Falling, Spring Flowers, and Pre-Order Mulch and Pine Bark.(see coupon below)
This month is also a good time to plan a spring landscaping project such as clean-up, tree trimming, planting flowers, shrubs, etc.
Plan early, this year Easter is on Sunday, April 20, 2014. If you need Mulch/Pine Bark, Flowers or any special services for this or any other event, please let us know as soon as possible so we can take care of that for you.
Also, don't return phone calls from...these area codes - It's a scam! (read article below)
If there is a special topic you would like to see in our upcoming issues, please feel free to let us know. email: webmaster@AllisonLawn.com
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Spring Leaves Falling
It's spring and the leaves are falling! There are leaves everywhere.....
Trees will lose their leaves in the spring when the sap rises and new leaves are beginning to bud. There will be a period of time where the old leaves co-exist with the new growth. But their time is limited. The old leaves are dead and dying and they will drop away. We'll do our best to take care of the leaves for you but it's a never ending battle until they all drop off.
Historically, we've found that this period will last for about 4-6 weeks. Expect this to last until the end of March or early April - hopefully. We're not "Mother Nature" so don't hold us to this ...
For our customers that have a Premium Service Plan with us, you'll notice that we are beginning to trim all of your hedges or trees (up to 6' tall) in preparation for that new spring growth. Please feel free to call or email us if we take care of something extra.
As always, if you have a special occasion planed, let us know in advance and we'll do our best to arrange our schedule to meet your needs. We appreciate your business!
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Spring Flowers - Annuals vs Perennials
What's the Difference?
Basic Difference
The essential difference between annuals and perennials is that annuals are one-season plants, whereas perennials live through multiple growing seasons. Examples of common annuals include impatiens, pansies and petunias.
Growing Considerations
Annuals are labor-intensive and require more fertilizing, weeding, de-heading and watering than perennials. Annuals are best used as colorful filler in established gardens and can be easily grown in containers and hanging planters. Soil preparation is more critical for perennials, and be sure to choose plants that are well-suited regarding sun/shade balance to the planting site.
Pros & Cons
Annuals are more expensive than perennials over time because they need to be replaced every year; however, with proper care, annuals provide season-long blooms. Perennials are better choices for gardeners who prefer lower-maintenance gardens because once planted, their care is minimal. Depending on climate, some annuals function as perennials in frost-free areas, and some perennials are classified as annuals in warmer areas because of longer growing seasons.
Blow are pictures and lists of Annuals and Perennials from HomeDepot's Garden Club
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Don't return phone calls from
these area codes - It's a scam!
Keeping you Safe.
 A scam that repeats itself in modified forms every few years is once again spreading throughout the United States. Don't be a victim! Criminals target people simply by calling them. Intended victims receive a call on their phones from area code 473 which rings once and then disconnects, thereby arousing the call-recipient's natural curiosity - "who just called me and from where?" Sometimes the caller actually allows the phone to ring long enough for the victim to answer -- after which the caller (or the caller's robocaller system) makes groaning sounds or otherwise indicates that he or she is in distress and then hangs up, enticing the victim to wonder what is going on and call back. Calls placed to 473 numbers are international calls and can be quite expensive - and, because the criminals sometimes establish the number which the victim sees on his or her caller ID as a premium service number - the rate can exceed $20 for the first minute! 473 is not the only area code from which this scam has been perpetrated. Stay Safe! To read the entire article with a list of area codes from Forbes on Yahoo click Here |
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Kids Corner
Hillsborough County Schools Information
SPRING BREAK Monday - Friday, March 10 - 14, 2014
Bully Prevention and Reporting
The Hillsborough County School Board is committed to providing an educational setting that is safe, secure, and free from harassment and bullying for all of its students and school employees. The District will not tolerate unlawful bullying and harassment of any type.
The District in consultation with District students, parents, teachers, administrators, school staff, school volunteers, community representatives, and local law enforcement agencies have developed a District policy as part of a comprehensive plan intended to prevent bullying and harassment.
A reporting system has been created to appropriately identify, report, investigate, and respond to situations of bullying and harassment.
The District has also created a website as a resource and tool to help cultivate a learning environment where everyone involved can thrive and achieve excellence in education.
Click Here for more information about Bully Prevention and Reporting
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We hope you enjoyed our newsletter and feel free to email us ideas on topics you would like us to cover. Please feel free to forward this email to a friend or neighbor with the link below.
Allison Lawn & Landscape Service, Inc.
Office: (813) 435-3112
Email: Dennis@AllisonLawn.com
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SPRING SPECIAL
We are now accepting Pre-Orders for Mulch or Pine Bark which will be delivered and installed before the end of April unless otherwise requested. Please email Promo@AllisonLawn.com to place your Pre-Order. (This will be added to your April's invoice) Red Cypress Blend Mulch (reg $120 / cubic yard) Special 25% Off = $90.00 / cubic yard Cypress Blend Mulch (reg $110 / cubic yard) Special 25% Off = $82.50 / cubic yard Pine Bark Nuggets (reg $120 / cubic yard) Special 25% Off = $90.00 / cubic yard ** Special 25% Off Pricing does not include special colors or rubber mulch
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