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Retaining
Walls
If you are like many people, you probably
want more useable space in your backyard. How do you get it without having to buy additional real estate?
Today's retaining wall systems are a viable solution. They
can turn an unusable slope into a stunning tiered garden, transform a lifeless patio into an outdoor kitchen and even convert
your front entryway into a spacious and welcoming courtyard.
Not only are landscape improvements a way to get more enjoyment out of your yard, they're also
a wise financial investment in your home. To add value to your home, fix up your landscape!!
Please feel free to call our office at (703) 849-0713. K&H
can take care of everything from design to installation to maintenance.
We hope to hear from you soon. Appointments are available.
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FAQ
Q: Does my contract automatically
renew?
A: Yes. You will only receive
a contract if the current contract prices change. If you choose not to renew, you will be required to email or mail us a letter
of cancellation.
Q: Why do
I receive a bill and pay money during the winter when no services are being done?
A: If you have selected to pay 'installments', your total
contract price is divided into 12 equal monthly payments. Although no work is being done during the winter, you are paying
for work previously completed.
- Spread granular, slow-acting
fertilizer. (This is optional if you fertilized in the fall or winter)
- Aerate the lawn to treat compacted soil
- Mulch
Summer
- Head
off signs of bug infestation before they get settled in
- Water your lawn weekly if rain is scarce or your soil is poor. Otherwise, water only
when rainfall is delayed more than 10 days
- Have weeds and bare spots treated as soon as you see them
Autumn
- Mulch trees and shrubs thoroughly before the first frost
- Don’t over water! Plants
and shrubs should be expected to look a little brown in September and October
- Mulch with organic material, or have a layer of fallen leaves
mowed into the lawn
- Fertilize
your lawn around Thanksgiving to promote strong root growth during winter
Winter
- Put burlap windscreens around less hardy plants if they’re
in exposed areas
- Use
a broom to brush snow away from evergreen trees gently, to keep the weight from breaking the limbs
- If ice or snow does break tree limbs, have the
limbs removed as soon as weather permits – damaged trees are prone to disease
- Putting markers at the edge of your lawn will help you avoid damaging
it when you’re shoveling snow
- Avoid walking on frosted or snow-covered lawns
- Use only non-salt de-ices for sidewalks and driveways, so the runoff doesn’t
harm plants
- Salt
will damage grass, perennials, and shrubs, and will keep the plants from absorbing much-needed water
- Check any perennial plants during periods of thawing
soil to see if roots popping out of the ground. If they have, gently push them back into place, and add mulch
