Serving clients in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Alva, Lee and Collier County, Florida
This month, we at Peer Landscaping of Fort Myers, FL, are talking about the proper way a new landscape design should be installed. Prior to installation day for your new landscape there are a few things you will need to do, as well as some things we will request that you stop doing for a little while before the installation. This will ensure that the project gets completed on time, on budget and is executed smoothly.- If you regularly have a pest control company spray your lawn for weeds or insects, we request that two weeks prior to installation please stop all lawn treatment services. Our installers are on their hands and knees digging in your soil, and herbicides and pesticides can be dangerous for them. Two weeks is typically enough time for those projects to disintegrate into the soil, keeping our guys safe.
- Clear the proposed installation area of any playground equipment, tables, chairs and lawn furniture, bird baths, fountains, or anything else that will stall the installation process. Make an inventory of any of the furniture or hardscapes that you want reinstalled and where you want it installed.
- Stop irrigating the proposed installation area. Believe it or not wet sod is three times the weight of dry sod and it is harder to remove in nice even sheets, which can double the amount of time for removal. You can make our process smoother by turning off your irrigation system at least three days prior to installation.
- Have the area ready for installation by having it mowed. Sometimes homeowners stop maintenance services prior to installation, but this can make the installation process harder and lengthier if we have to mow and trim overgrown grass before we start installing.
- Identify irrigation system layout and underground utilities. Landscape installation will always involve digging, and we can’t anticipate what’s underground without having it mapped out. As long as we know where those lines are, we will avoid them because sometimes internet and cable lines are only a few inches under your soil and can easily be severed. We dig cautiously, but everything will go more smoothly if we know where we need to be careful when digging.
- If you have a mosquito control system that is installed just under the soil, it is a good idea to drain the system and remove all heads and lines in the area that will be landscaped so we don’t pierce those lines.
Don’t Let Your Yard Become Untamed, Call Peer Landscaping Today!
Landscaping is about more than just cutting grass or planting a new garden, it involves all of the natural elements of your outdoor area. Think of it as a blank canvas, just waiting for you to create something beautiful in it!
The outdoor areas of your yard are just as important as the indoor ones. After all, that’s the first thing people see when they pass by. At Peer Landscaping of Fort Myers, FL,, we understand the importance of keeping your outdoor space in great shape; it sends the message to passersby that you care about your investment. Peer Landscaping is perfectly positioned to take care of all your landscaping needs. We work with HOA managers to make sure your yard meets your neighborhood’s standards.
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