There is a tremendous amount of attention within the landscape industry with regard to the benefits of applying practices and methods that promote sustainability. Sustainability, defined for landscape maintenance, applies practices which strive to:

• Preserve limited and valuable natural resources such as water and plant materials
• Reduce waste generation
• Allow for healthier, longer living, mature plant materials
• Utilize practices which regenerate natural systems

Routine maintenance services include:

Raking, Blowing and Sweeping of Debris

• The property to be raked, blown, vacuumed or swept to clear away debris. This includes landscaped and hardscaped areas (concrete, decks, paved areas, etc.)
• Debris is recycled into mulch

Weed Control

• Weed control includes pulling and/or spraying weeds in the landscaped areas, year-round.
• Preemergent applications occur 2x per year.
• Weed control service does not guarantee a weed-free property 100% of the time.

Trees and Bushes

• All trees and bushes to be fertilized with a time-release granular fertilizer in amounts considered adequate to maintain proper growth and health on an as-needed basis.
• Plants with special problems to be treated in an attempt to restore them back to health.
• Pruning is conducted, as needed.
  General pruning practices include: maintaining plant separation; dead-wooding; seasonal considerations; scale/size; natural shape; safety considerations; structure protection; etc.

Irrigation

• All irrigation valves, timing devices, lines and heads to be routinely checked to determine their operational status.
• Irrigation timer to be set and programmed for seasonal watering requirements.