Monday, February 28, 2011

Cherry Blossoms In Atlanta Landscape


What a great time of the year for the Atlanta Landscape. We have the Daffodills, Winter Jasmine, Pansies and Violas and now the Cherries all blooming at the same time. The Okame Cherry is one of my all time favorite spring flowering trees. Its gorgeous pink blossoms in late February really pack a punch. It is a great small tree that grows more upright than other cherry trees with an oval crown at maturity. And as luck would have it now is a great time to plant these Atlanta Landscape beauties. Give Craft Landscape a call if you would like to add some Okame Cherries to your landscape this spring. 678-719-2325 or craftlandscapellc@gmail.com.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Atlanta Landscapers Busy In Winter

Thats right. Can you believe it. Most people think that Atlanta Landscapers really do not have a lot to do this time of the year. But contrary to that popular belief late winter is a very busy time. The picture proves it. Look at that huge pile of pruning clippings. And that is only from one week. We have been extremely busy over the last two months getting all of our properties in shape for the growing season to come. This includes Winter Pruning. Each year we thoroughly prune all shrubs to thin out and reduce large groupings in order to improve the overall health of the plants in summer. This decreases the amount of fertilizers and pesticides we use and is an integral part of our Integrated Pest Management strategy. If your Atlanta Landscapers are not winter pruning your landscape plants then give us a call. We will be glad to help! Craft Landscape. 678-719-2325 or craftlandscapellc@gmail.com

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Daffodils Sighted In Atlanta Landscape

I couldn't believe it myself but I caught this great pic of some incredible Daffodils blooming on one of our Atlanta Properties. You should begin seeing them all over the Atlanta Landscape over the next two weeks. These easy to care for bulbs are a welcome sight around here in late February. A great transitional bloomer that is truly the harbinger of spring. They need to be planted in mid December for best results. Give us a call if you would like some help with adding some early spring color to you Atlanta Landscape give Craft Landscape a call. 678-719-2325 or craftlandscapellc@gmail.com

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Atlanta Lawn Weed Control

In keeping with yesterdays post on scalping your Atlanta Lawn I wanted to add this additional thought. During mid to late February the soil temperatures In Atlanta begin to rise and that means weeds will begin to germinate. Especially Crabgrass. So you need to make sure your Atlanta Lawn Maintenance company is properly applying Pre-Emergent herbicides to control these weeds. If not then it will be a tough battle this summer. Give Craft Landscape a call if you need a quote for any of your landscape needs. 678-719-2325 or craftlandscapellc@gmail.com

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Lawn Maintenance In Atlanta

Well it doesn't look like this incredible weather we are having is going to end soon. And with it your Atlanta Lawn is going to begin to green up a little. Now is a great time Scalp your dormant perennial turfgrasses to remove all that dead thatch. You should cut dormant Bermuda or Zoysia at a height of 1" or lower so it will flush out from the ground. This will help it green up faster and help to prevent insect and disease problems during the growing season. If you need any help with you Atlanta Lawn Maintenance give us a call. We will custom tailor a turf program that fits your lawn and budget. Craft Landscape. 678-719-2325 or craftlandscapellc@gmail.com

Monday, February 21, 2011

Chlorotic Atlanta Landscape Plants


Remember while you are out there doing your spring fertilization on your Atlanta Landscape Plants to be on the look out for Chlorosis. This is when you see evergreen plants turning a yellowish color. Caused by a lack of nitrogen this is usually easily corrected by a good application of a high nitrogen fertilizer. Be sure to pull a soil sample first to insure that a nitrogen defficiency is present. If so use a slow realease form of nitrogen to extend the feeding time on these plants. Monitoring and applying nutrient programs to your landscape plants is a basic serivce we offer. Call Craft Landscape if you need any help or advice with any of your Atlanta Landscape Needs. 678-719-2325 or craftlandscapellc@gmail.com.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Atlanta Landscaping With Perennials

Thinking of adding some color to your Atlanta Landscape this season? If so you should consider using some low maintenance perennials. Atlanta has a climate that allows for a wide variety of blooming perennials that will give you that extra splash of color your landscape needs. And the great thing is that they bloom year after year which makes them a much more cost effective alternative to annual flowers.  Drought tolerance and vivid color are the halmarks of many great perennials. Give Craft Landscape a call and we can work up a great plan to add some of these beauties to your Atlanta Landscape. 678-719-2325

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Friday, February 18, 2011

Atlanta Lawn Care Maintenance


It is that time of the season when our diverse Atlanta Landscape begins to reawaken and remind us that we need to start thinking about our Atlanta Lawn Care Maintenance program. Right now is the best time to begin applying pre-emergent herbicides on all turf varieties. As well, with Fescue turf, you need to begin your first round of fertilizer to snap it out of the winter doldrums. A little attention now will get insure you have a green and weed free lawn come summer. Feel free to give us a call if you need any help. Craft Landscape 678-719-2325 

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Azaleas In Your Atlanta Landscape


This incredible spring weather we are having is a time for getting out and enjoying your Atlanta Landscape. While your out there dont forget to care for your flowering trees and shrubs. Especially those wonderful southern beauties that fill our city with color. Thats right. Im talking about Azaleas. This time of year you need to be thinking about doing some preventative maintenance on these beloved shrubs. A good application of systemic insecticide and a good balanced fertilizer will go a long way to providing your Azaleas everything they need to survive our hot and humid summers. As well as a great spring flower show. Also remember that if you need to do any pruning on these plants make sure you do so after blooming. It is a good Idea to prune them lower than you might want to allow them to flush out through the growing season without having to be touched. If you need any help with any of you Atlanta Landscape projects this spring remember to give Craft Landscape a call. 678-719-2325.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Beautiful Atlanta Landscape


It is a beautiful day for Atlanta Landscape. Just wanted to share this little pic of some beautiful Violas blooming out on one of our properties. Looks like spring is here in the Atlanta area and soon we will be tip toeing through the tulips.
Keep in mind that early spring is the time of year to do some preventative insect and disease control on all your trees and shrubs. With the sudden onset of warm weather comes little pests hatching all over your plants. If you need help from a team of experienced Atlanta Landscape Professionals feel free to give us a call. Craft Landscape 678-719-2325. Or shoot us an email @ craftlandscapellc@gmail.com.