Mulching Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs
When a tree or shrub is planted in a new region, use an organic mulch around the trunk or base of the plant.
Mulching Provides Four Advantages:
· Conserves moisture at the root zone of the plants.
· Greatly reduces weeds or unwanted plants from growing around the base.
· Protects the trunk from mechanical damage from lawn movers and weed trimmers.
· Enhances the visual appeal of your landscape.
Important Information about Mulching:
· Mulch should be 4 inches deep.
· Mulch should be kept 4 to 6 inches from trunk/base.
· Wood mulch is available in a variety of types, sizes and colors.
· Avoid covering the soil above the roots with rocks or stone.
· Never use plastic as a weed barrier. Landscape fabrics are available if needed.
We Sodded Your Lawn Today?
Here are some tips to get your lawn off to a good start!
· Water immediately. Thoroughly soak the sodded area and the soil below.
· Water daily about an hour or two depending on the temperature. The hotter and sunnier it is, the longer you should water.
· Water at the hottest point of the day if possible. Just like yourself, your sod needs a cool drink when it is hot.
· Remember that the edges of the sod tend to dry out first, along cement drives and walks especially. These areas should receive special attention--a little more water.
· Check for rooting on a full piece of sod. Gently pull. If the sod does not lift, it is rooted. If the sod does lift, it is not rooted. This should take one to two weeks before checking. Use different pieces of sod each time.
Mowing
Your first mowing should be done as soon as the sod roots. Let the sod dry-Don't water it for a day or two. Make sure that your lawn mover blade is sharp to avoid tearing the grass. Put your mower at its highest setting. If clippings are matted on lawn after mowing, rake them up. Water for two days, let dry and mow at a normal height of 3" to 3 1/2".
Fertilizer
Apply a starter fertilizer at this time. Do NOT spray with a liquid fertilizer. You can start a normal fertilizing program three to four weeks after applying the starter fertilizer.
Reminder
Remember that on new sod the roots are shallow and that frequent watering is necessary to maintain a good-looking healthy lawn.
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