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South Bay Landscaping Company - Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the top things people need to make sure to do in order to take care of their landscape:
- Fertilize every 8 weeks- 6# per 1000 sq ft
- Fertilize with high nitrogen fertilizer in winter
- Deep core aerate in Fall/Spring
- Spray for crabgrass/broadleaf in Spring/summer
- Make sure irrigation is covering turf areas evenly
- Over seed bare spots in early spring especially
shaded areas - Deep water 3x per week- Don't water every day
- Don't mow lawn short in spring or summer 3.5" min
Here are some things you need to do to ensure proper care of fruit trees:
- When planting select the sunniest location possible
- Place generous amount of mulch around the tree
- Deep as needed water 1x per week -
Spring/Summer /fall - Prune trees in the winter except for young trees.
- Young trees can be pruned in Spring/Summer to promote faster growth
- Spray fruit trees with dormant oil in Fall & Winter
- Fertilize in Early spring/fall- never during Summer
- Thin fruit off branches when small to prevent
bunching together - Pinch first small buds to promote larger fruit
