Defend your garden from Frost Bite
with the 1-2 punch
Now that November has rolled in, it is important to know that the average first freeze in San Antonio is around November 28th. That leaves only a few weeks to get your plants cold weather protected!
The 1-2 Punch to protect your plants
1. Mulch, Mulch, Mulch - mulching all landscape plantings and the garden is a standard cold-protection technique. It helps insulate the root systems of all your plants. It also traps soil warmth built up during the growing season and preserves any soil moisture.
2.  Topcoating is the best thing you can do to improve the condition of your lawn's soil. A layer of compost, if repeated annually, will gradually build up a kind of super soil layer that will support and feed your lawn. So this simple step not only renews your turfgrass - it ensures its future health.
To encourage their customers to mulch and compost, SAWS is offering its customers a new rebate. The rebate is up to $300 for residential customers and $700 for commercial customers. It is offered for a very limited time - receipts must be postmarked by December 31, 2012 to qualify for the credit. For complete details on the program, go to http://www.saws.org/Conservation/Rebates. |
Check your light timers
Is your landscape lighting coming on early enough? With the clocks going back an hour and winter setting in, dusk is coming earlier and earlier. It is time to check your timers for outdoor lighting and adjust for all the changes. If you need help, give us a call and we would be glad to help. |
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Last Call for Holiday Decor 
While the holiday season is just starting for most, we are already working hard installing holiday decor for our customers. Our calendar is almost full so if you are interested in getting on the schedule, please give us a call today 210-657-7737. |
