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Why we do what we do....

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In this post we'll give more of an explanation of why the services we offer are important. Many people don't understand the importance or reasoning behind the different property management services.

• Landscape installation - Installing new landscaping can make your home or business look completely different. If you want to give your property an upgraded look, as well as add value, a good place to start is with the landscaping.  If you're looking to sell your home, now is an extremely difficult time to do so. With home prices falling, and many people still trying to sell or rent their homes, it's more important that ever to make your property stand out from the rest. New landscaping can make that happen by increasing curb appeal. It's important to choose the right plant material and turf for your property. With years of installation experience, we can do that. In South Carolina, it's important to remember that there are no licensing requirements for landscapers. Being so, it's very important to select a landscaper that has knowledge of water, light, and location requirements for plant material and turf grass.
• Landscape maintenance - As stated in the previous blog post, this is more than "mow, blow and go".  Sometimes, people don't understand the importance of full landscape maintenance. Some people forget that the lawn is not the only part of the landscaping that needs constant upkeep. If you invest in new landscaping, it's important to make sure it stays in good shape by maintaining, not just the turf, but also  all of the plant material. Depending on the landscaping, full maintenance is only a few dollars more a month than lawn mowing, and also protects your investment into your landscaping. By maintaining all of the landscaping, you save money in the long run, by not having to replace plants and turf, or renovate beds when they become overrun with weeds and overgrowth.
• Irrigation installation - Before installing new landscaping or when looking to improve existing landscaping, an irrigation system might be beneficial. Keeping plants and turf looking their best requires proper watering. An irrigation system also adds to property value.  As with landscaping, in South Carolina, there are no licensing requirements to install irrigation systems. So, again, it's important to select a contractor who has proven experience. Because many home owners have limited knowledge of irrigation, they are often misinformed about not only the cost, but also the system as a whole. Depending on local codes, many homes can have a full irrigation system installed by us for around $1500.  All of our sprinkler systems are installed in accordance with local codes. We also install all our piping to minimize pipe stress and reduce the chances of a break or leak.  We only use quality brand parts such as Rain Bird and Hunter.  Also, we only install irrigation on properties that have had the utilities properly located.
• Irrigation repair - When an irrigation system does break, it's important to have it repaired as soon as possible to minimize drought stress. We offer service calls starting at just $50. This includes coming to the property, finding and diagnosing the problem, and quoting the repair of the system, which in most cases is only an additional $5-$10 for parts. 
• Lawn care - Keeping the lawn looking nice is important for the health of the turf. Weeds and invasive species can overtake a lawn in a surprisingly short amount of time.  Keeping the turf in good shape depends on a couple of factors. One of which is mowing height. Bermuda needs to be mowed short, around 1"- 2", and should be mowed weekly. Fescue should be mowed higher, around 2.5"- 3.5".  Another way to keep grass healthy is to aerate. By core aerating, more air and moisture are able to get into the soil and encourage growth. Different species need to be aerated during different seasons.   Also, by not bagging clippings, more nutrients are being put back into the soil from the decaying clippings.
• Pruning - Pruning plants and shrubs is important, not only aesthetically, but also for the health of the plant. Pruning keeps growth under control and can keep disease from spreading. Pruning also reduces the number of insects in the plant and thus can reduce the number of insects entering nearby buildings and structures.
• Mulch and pine straw installation -Mulch or pine straw in planting beds helps to hold in moisture as well as insulate the root zone. Mulch provides a new appearance to the property by adding a fresh look to the beds.  When done after pruning, mulch can make older landscaping look new again.  Pine straw costs less than mulch, but also needs refreshing sooner than mulch. For the customer on a budget, mulching and pruning together can do wonders for curb appeal.
• Leaf and debris removal - Removing leaves, sticks and debris from beds and grass areas give a clean appearance and make the landscaping safer.  Keeping turf areas free of leaves will aid in keeping healthy turf. Removing sticks and limbs will reduce mower damage and reduce the risk of  debris being thrown from a mower.    

Landscaping requires knowledge and experience to be done correctly. By following these simple guidelines, your property can become and continue being not only visually appealing, but healthy as well.
If you would like to find out more about your landscaping or irrigation, contact us:

Burton's All Season Landscaping 
(864) 378-2932
BurtonsAllSeason@gmail.com
www.BurtonsAllSeason.com