Landscape curbing is an economical way to improve your landscape

It surprises me that landscape curbing isn't as popular here in the Pacific Northwest as it is in other parts of the country.

One reason for this is because it's one of the most cost effective ways to really make your landscape beautiful and unique. Another is because very few people have it so you would be the first on your block to have a very attractive border in your landscape!

As the name implies, landscape curbing is just that.... it's a concrete curb generally laid out with a machine that gives an elegant border between your lawn and shrub beds. There are limitless color dyes and stencils that can be used to add color and originality that will really make your landscape "pop".

There are many ways one can choose to edge their yard. Plastic edging, aluminum edging, steel edging and plastic molds made to look like rock and wood are available.... However, if you add up the cost, you will find that many of these products are comparable in price to landscape curbing. In some cases much more expensive than curbing can be!

If your ready to take your landscape to the next level, then I definately recommend landscape curbing.

Click on the link below and let us give you an estimate for some curbing of your own!

http://www.olympiclawn.com/

Thanks for reading the blog!

Comments and questions welcome!

Derrik Tribble

The Lawn Psychologist

Winter is the perfect time to transplant shrubs and trees

SSSSHHHHHH.... the trees are sleeping.



A lot of folks like to put the lawnmower, weedeater, rakes and shovels away from November to April. One of the advantages to living in the Pacific Northwest is that we do not encounter "harsh winters," like many other places in the nation. Other than a week or two out of the year, it stays around 40 degrees and rainy. Not exactly beach weather, but the ground never freezes, the grass stays green and there are a number of projects in the yard that are "ideal" for the chilly winter months.



Transplanting trees and shrubs is a great example of this. Plants like humans, need rest. As the trees drop their leaves in the Fall, they go into a dormant "resting phase" conserving energy and preparing for spring when they explode to life for all of us to enjoy for the next 7 to 8 months.



Can you transplant in the middle of summer? Yes... the mild year round' weather allows transplanting year round. However, the chances of damaging the plant increases as the weather warms up. Many know this as "transplant shock". This is when a plant is transplanted and loses its foliage due to the "shock" of a new environment. PH changes in the soil, lack of water and cutting the plants roots can all lead to transplant shock.



We all know that it rains essentially from November to April, so why not take advantage of this and use "natures water" to ensure that your plant will remain healthy. One key to a healthy transplant is PLENTY of water. They make a product called a "treegator bag" which you can place 15/20 gallons of water in and it slowly releases the water over about a 3 hour period.



http://www.treegator.com/products/original/index.html



We have gator bags avialable!



Good luck! Remember that transplanting trees and shrubs in the winter months will give your plants the "best shot" at living a long and healthy life.... after you move them in the right spot! :)



Please visit our website and schedule a time for us to move your trees and shrubs so that you can enjoy them in the Spring and Summer!

http://www.olympiclawn.com/

Thanks for reading our blog!

Derrik Tribble

The Lawn Psychologist