Brookhaven Fields 8/31

We've had a lot of rain since Friday-kept me from working Friday and has this job really wet. Son and I attempted to do some demolition of the crosstie wall yesterday and were rained out again after about 45 mins of work. (top photo). Today I decided to concentrate on things made a little easier by the wet soil-trenching bedlines and digging out encroaching turf, transplant Hydrangas and Rhododendron, dig holes for some nice GG Gerbing Azaleas and work on cleaning the big ivy bed in the back. It was raining (again) this morning so I went to pick up the first load of CastleWall block while I waited for it to pass.

1st Day-Brookhaven Fields

This job consists of consists of back yard improvements and an Oldcastle block retaining wall. Emerald Zoysia turf in the back will be extended back, large ivy bed in rear will be cleaned and some azaleas added/transplanted. The beds along the fence line will be redefined with trenching and some additional sod-transplanted plants. Finally, the deteriorating crosstie wall between houses will be demolished, removed, and replaced with a interlocking block wall.

Back to Work at One of My Favorites

I did a design/install for these clients at their former home in Dunwoody over 10 years ago...when they decided to build this home in the Briarcliff/Clairmont area of Atlanta, they asked me to do a design and work with the builder and his landscaper to implement. The landscape is now a couple of years old and I have done a little work at the house over that period. Now there is a dead White Oak in the front of the house that will be coming down this week. I went out this morning to dig some azaleas to keep them from being damaged by the tree work (top photo-the oak has the scar on it). The loss of the tree will create a different situation in the landscape surrounding it. I have been tasked with re-doing that front bed along with a couple of other additions and should start on that work in mid September.

Now Offering Seasonal Maintenance

This is an idea I have toyed with for a while. I don't do lawn maintenance (regular mowing, trimming, pruning, etc) and have no plans to start-but I have identified a need that some of my clients have for seasonal maintenance. The program will consist of 4 visits a year and will be tailored to each client's specific needs. Among the basic services I will offer:

Fertilization of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals as needed

Pruning of all plants as season dictates (for example, you have azaleas that need to be pruned after they bloom in April/May or Crape Myrtles that need to be pruned in February)

Division of perennial plants

Irrigation checks/shutdowns/startups

Check gutters, downspouts, drainlines and catch basins for leaks/obstructions

I will also be available to work in other services at a reduced cost if performed during or in conjunction with planned maintenance visit, such as:

Mulch (pine straw, bark, stone, etc)

Annual plantings in May and Sept.

Container Gardens

Minor plant or irrigation additions

Pressure washing of paved surfaces, stone work, decks, retaining walls

The basic plan will be 4 visits per year starting at $90 per visit. I will be glad to come out for an initial consultation free of charge where we can decide exactly what service you would require each visit and quote a price per visit based on your needs. There will be no contract to sign and you pay for the service after it is performed. I will keep a database and remind you a month in advance of an upcoming visit-you can either confirm you want the upcoming service or cancel it, and advise me at that time of any additional services you might desire.

If an initial cleanup is required to get the landscape in a manageable condition, that will be quoted as a separate project and not part of the maintenance program.

I know from experience with my clients that many enjoy maintaining their yards-but may have some chores that are beyond their expertise or they simply don't have time for during the season they are required. I will be happy to tailor a program that fits your needs and desires.

If you would like to discuss this program further please contact me-

thelandscapeguy@gmail.com

678.689.3859

Stone Mountain Foundation Renovation-Completed

This was a fun job..got to plant a perennial garden (which I really enjoy) consisting of Rudbeckia, Ruella, Sedums, Daylily, Iris and Ice Plant and I think the foundation planting turned out nicely. Taking out the River Birch and Crape Myrtle in front of the house really opened things up and allowed me to extend the Bermuda sod. My clients on this job liked their trees, but they were just planted too close to the house and over time things became too crowded and the house was obscured. The top 3 photos were taken the day I went on my initial meeting to discuss the project, the remaining photos were taken today after I had cleaned up and started watering.

Stone Mountain Foundation Renovation

This project involves some removal of existing plants, installation of a perennial bed and some new plants..and sod to cover an area where we had a large River Birch removed that was too close to the house.