Tree Maintenance
The purpose here is to assist the trees, allowing them to mature into healthy and sturdy specimens, future members of history.
- Pruning will be performed (when appropriate) on all trees under 20 ft in height. There is an additional charge for pruning trees over 20 ft in height unless originally planted by E.L.M.
- Staking and guying will be in effect as necessary and removed when no longer required. Girdling will be prevented through frequent checks of tree ties and other bands.
- Trees requiring topping or major surgery will be reported with a proposed “plan of action.” At this time, a quote will be made available to expedite the repair of the damaged tree.
Lawn Care Program
Maintenance of these areas will be performed with regularity
- Lawn height will be maintained to the appropriate length, being cut as regularly as needed and not less than once every seven days
- Edging and trimming will be performed before each mowing. This includes all curbs, walkways, tree wells, bed edges, and mowing strips.
- All excess debris and clippings after mowing will be removed from the premises.
- Moss and weed control applicators will be dispensed as needed throughout the year.
- Insect control programs will be completed in the spring, i.e., Leather Jackets.
- Lawns will be fertilized five times yearly (1 spring, 2 summers, 1 fall, 1 winter).
- Lime is applied in the spring and fall.
- Deep-core aeration of lawns performed in late spring.