Elevate Your Garden with Bret-Mar’s Expert Plant Care and Warranty
At Bret-Mar Landscape, we deeply appreciate the pride and joy of nurturing a thriving garden.
Recognizing this, we are dedicated to not only offering you top-tier care instructions tailored to your specific garden needs but also providing comprehensive warranty plans designed to ensure the health and longevity of your plants.
Our commitment is to partner with you every step of the way, ensuring your garden remains a source of beauty and satisfaction.
Plant Care
Trees & Shrubs
To ensure your plants receive the right amount of water, carefully place a garden hose at the base of each plant. Gently turn the water on so that it trickles slowly from the hose end, ensuring a steady and controlled supply of water that reaches the roots without overwhelming them.
The specific watering needs of your tree or shrub can vary, but don’t worry—our detailed instructions will provide you with precise guidance on the optimal amount of time to leave the water running and how often you should water your plants. This method helps deeply water plants, promoting healthy growth and vitality.
Perennials & Ornamental Grasses
For taking care of perennial plants and ornamental grasses, it’s best to use the shower setting on your hose sprayer. This allows you to water by hand, gently showering the top of each plant to ensure they receive the right amount of hydration without being overwhelmed. Following our detailed instructions will guide you on the appropriate length of time and frequency for watering each type of plant, ensuring they thrive and grow beautifully in your garden.
Sod
To ensure your sod areas thrive, we highly recommend utilizing a sprinkler or irrigation system for larger expanses. This method ensures even water distribution, promoting healthy growth. For those dealing with smaller patches, opting for the shower setting on a garden hose sprayer is ideal. It mimics gentle rainfall, providing the necessary moisture without overwhelming your sod. For more comprehensive guidance, including specific recommendations on watering duration and frequency, please refer to our detailed instructions. This will help you achieve the best possible results for your lawn.
Reminder
Before watering any plants, always check the soil moisture level. This is done by removing the mulch layer and feeling the soil two inches down. If the soil is still wet, hold off on watering and check back again in a day. If the soil is dry, think about increasing the length of time you are watering. Remember, too much water can be just as harmful as not enough. Rain does not count as water for new trees and shrubs.
Detailed Plant Care Guide
Shade, Evergreen, & Ornamental Trees
Examples: Spruce, Pine, Maple, Pear, Linden, Crabapple
Watering: Newly installed trees need 1 hour of water 1 time per week for a minimum of 5 weeks. Enough water must be thoroughly soak the root ball, and plants must dry out between watering.
Care: In late November, thoroughly soak all Evergreens for 1 hour. If we have a hot and dry summer, water all trees once every 2-3 weeks.
Maintain: Apply two well-balanced fertilizer applications in April and May. Miracid fertilizer may be used on Evergreens. Evergreens & Shade trees only require selective pruning as needed. Ornamental trees can tolerate a light shape or trim after it has flowered.
At Bret Mar Landscaping, quality is not just a promise; it’s embedded in every project we undertake. Our commitment to guaranteed quality shines brightest in our custom driveway creations, where every stone, paver, and brick is meticulously selected and laid to meet our stringent standards.
We understand that a driveway is more than just a path—it’s an integral component of your outdoor space that should withstand the test of time while maintaining its aesthetic appeal.
Our team of skilled craftsmen employs precision and attention to detail in every step of the installation process, ensuring that each custom driveway is a masterpiece of durability and design.
With Bret-Mar, clients can rest assured that their custom driveway project will embody excellence, from the quality of materials to the professionalism of our workmanship, making their investment worthwhile and enduring.
Deciduous, Evergreen & Broadleaf Shrubs
Perennials, Ornamental Grasses, & Groundcover
Examples: Coneflower, Maiden Grass, Vinca, Pachysandra
Watering: Newly installed plants need water once a day for 3 weeks. For the next two weeks, water every other day. This should be done by hand so as to hit each individual plant with enough water to soak the root system.
Care: Each plant may have specific needs. Please consult our office with any specific directions. Perennials & grasses may be cut down in early spring or late fall.
Maintain: Fertilize in April, May & June. Some perennials benefit from deadheading, but it is not required for most.
When watering sod, do not allow water to overspray on plants. Water immediately upon installation. Water will overlap each section to reduce the chance of missed areas. Be sure adequate water reaches the edges and corners, as these tend to dry out quickly. Water until the sod is completely rooted. (will take about 3 weeks)
First week: Water 3 times a day, hitting each section for 30 minutes
Second week: Water 2 times a day, hitting each section for 30 minutes
Third week: Water 1 time per day, hitting each section for 30 minutes
After rooted, water heavily 1 time per week for approximately 1 hour per section. (about 2” of water)
Cut the lawn 2.5” – 3” high after the sod has been down for 10 days with push mower. Do not water on the 9th day so the ground is firm. Water heavily after mowing. Wait 5-6 weeks before using the rider mower.
New Sod
Warranty Information
We stand behind our products and want you to make an investment that grows.
Trees and shrubs are covered under a 100% guarantee for one year with one replacement.
However, perennials, groundcover, ornamental grasses, and sod are not covered under warranty.
If you encounter any issues with these plants, please consult our office.
Remember, too much water can also harm your plants. It’s crucial to monitor the soil moisture level before watering. If the soil is still wet, you might need to hold off on watering until it dries up.
Need Help with Maintenance?
Are you struggling with maintaining your landscape?
Try out our Fine Garden Maintenance Program.
We’ll customize visits throughout the season so you can focus on enjoying your beautiful landscape rather than maintaining it.
For more information or help with plant care, connect with our team at Bret-Mar Landscape. Call 708-301-2225 or email us at [email protected].
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