Well this spring the trees around town are looking gorgeous! Spring is a great time to plant spring flowering trees. Great examples are redbuds, magnolias, dogwoods and many others. Give us a call if you would love to add some early spring color to your landscape!
Well, it looks like spring is finally going to make an apperance this week. What a great time to start planning your landscaping for the upcoming season. Give us a call and we can get the plans in motion. Happy Spring!
It seems strange to think that January it a great time to plan for the spring. The temperatures maybe below freezing; however, right now is the best time to start planning what you are going to be doing with your yard in the spring. Give us a call if you need help gathering your ideas or need direction. We are here to help!
*The most important step to cleaning the tools for winter is to remove the dirt that adheres to the metal surfaces. Wash heavy soil from the surface or use an old wire brush to knock off the soil.
*Once cleaned, the metal surface can be lightly oiled to prevent rusting and breakdown of the blade or point. The easiest way to prevent rusting is to lightly coat the surface with oil such as the easy-to-use spray like WD-40 or another oil.
*Before oiling, sharpening the blades or points is also a good idea. This is a practice that can be done at home with a file or many hardware stores offer a sharpening service for a small fee. Often we neglect the importance of a sharp point or blade on a hoe or shovel. The sharp edge makes the job easier and more efficient. Doing this in the fall while it is fresh in your mind gets it done before the spring rush.
*Handles that have become rough over the season can be sanded and sealed. Once sanded smooth, wipe them down with wood oil. In some cases, they can also be painted. Some gardeners paint the handles of shovels, rakes, and hoes with a bright color so they are easy to see lying around in the garden.
