Perfect Lawn Services

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One of our technicians our aerating lawns in Memphis TN. #perfectlawnservices #aerator #aerating #bluebird #lawncare #landscape #lawnservices #lawnmaintenance #memphis #memphistn (at Memphis, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpkhNBhgQxw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xufmnf1gecgl

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Perfect Lawn Services Winterizing Irrigation Systems in Memphis TN #perfectlawnservices #irrigationsystem #irrigation #winterization #winterize #blowout #aircompressor #backflow #rainbird #hunter #memphistn #memphis https://www.instagram.com/p/BpWkBwRAw3A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fqldg9h5522b

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Installing a Bocce Ball Court for a customer in Highpoint Terrance Community Memphis TN #perfectlawnservices #bocceball #bocceballcourt #highpointterrace #highpointterraceneighborhood #install #installation #landscaping #landscaper #landscape #lawncare #memphis #memphistn https://www.instagram.com/p/BpDKxWKgSAk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19bjya0op4vze

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Starting on Courtyard for a new building for City of Memphis at Lamar Ave & Knight Anrold Road. #perfectlawnservices #courtyard #landscaping #monkeygrass #mulch #mulching #landscape #landscaper #landscapemaintance #cityofmemphis #memphis #memphistn

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Leaf Removal in Memphis Tennessee #perfectlawnservices #leafremoval #leaves #memphistn #landscaping (at Memphis, Tennessee)

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How to jump start your spring lawn and landscape projects.

Add these five landscaping tips into your spring project plans to improve the appearance of your property, increase the value of your home and, best of all, make your neighbors jealous!

1. Clean up,

The first thing you must do to prepare for any spring landscaping project is to clean up the lawn, beds and garden. Pick up all branches that may have fallen during the winter, leaves and debris that may be on the lawn, in the garden or beds, and clean up the area you are preparing to work with.

2. Plant and feed.

If you plan on planting new grass seed or installing sod, make sure you do not apply any pre-emergent with the early spring lawn treatment. Just apply a balanced organic based fertilizer in these areas.

If you plan on waiting until the fall to do your annual grass planting or sod installation, then we advise you to apply a crabgrass barrier pre-emergent plus fertilizer to the lawn. A natural pre-emergent plus fertilizer is corn gluten meal.

For all plants and garden vegetables, make sure the soil is in the proper condition for planting. I would advise a soil test before planting anything to make sure you know what nutrients the soil is deficient in.

Add organic matter or compost to the soil at the time of planting to improve the soil structure and to promote deeper roots. This will mean less stress from insects, disease and heat. It will also result in a lower water bill, as you’ll need to water these areas less.

3. Sharpen your mower blades.

If you winterized your lawn mower and didn’t sharpen the mower blades, sharpen them now. There are plenty of professionals that can do this for you for a fee of around $20 to $30. If you plan on doing this yourself then make sure to remove the spark plug before attempting to take the blades off.

Sharpening your mower blades will help you cut the grass instead of tearing it. Tearing the grass blades can cause an unsightly tan or brown color to a freshly cut lawn. It also can promote fungus development.

4. Set a higher mowing height.

Make sure to mow your grass high. For warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda or Zoysia, the height should be 1 inch to 1 1/2 inch after being cut. For cool-season grasses, such as bluegrass or fescues, the height should be 2-1/2 inches to 4 inches high after being cut.

5. Mulch.

Apply a 3-inch layer of fresh mulch over all beds to help reduce the amount of weeds that will pop up. Hand pull or carefully spray a glyphosate product such as Roundup on any weeds that have emerged after mulching.

If you would like to use a natural non-selective weed control, then try using a vinegar or citrus oil based product. Be very careful not to spray any desirable plants though.

Thanks Angies List

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Mulching in Midtown Memphis TN 38104

Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden. This is the act of placing a protective barrier (mulch) around your plants and over your bare soil. This protective barrier can be made up of a variety of decomposing organic materials, including bark or wood chips (from various tree species), pine needles, straw, and cocoa bean shells, or non decomposing, non-organic materials such as black plastic, landscaping fabric, recycled tires, pebbles, and river rock. The advantages of mulching are vast, but we will just talk about 7 of the biggest advantages.

Controls Weeds

Through the use of mulch you can limit the amount of weeds that spring up in the open spaces of your garden. The mulch acts as a barrier, limiting the amount of sunlight that can find its way to the weeds.

Retains Moisture

Organic mulches absorb water. Organic and non-organic varieties both cover the soil and limit evaporation. Retaining moisture, especially during hot, dry seasons can not only help out your plants, but it can also help out your water bill.

Prevents Soil Erosion

Mulching not only keeps existing water trapped in the soil, it also keeps rain water from washing away your soil. It does this by breaking the fall of the water and therefore lessening the force when the water impacts the ground.

Maintains Soil Nutrients

No only does mulch keep soil nutrients from being washed away with the rain, but it also can release nutrients into the soil if you are using an organic material. This happens as the organic material slowly decomposes on top of the soil.

Controls Pests

Using certain types of mulch, such as cedar bark, can deter certain pests due to the fact that the cedar bark has natural oils that act as insect repellant. To reap the full benefits, be sure to find a mulch that is very fragrant, as it will have the greatest affect on insects. But be warned, some mulches can encourage insects to flock to your garden and sometimes your house, so be sure to research which type of mulch will best suit your needs.

TIP: "When adding mulch to your garden beds, avoid piling mulch up against the trunk or stems of plants. This can lead to insect and disease issues. Using too deep a layer of mulch can also be a problem - generally, 2-4 inches of mulch is recommended for most plants."

Encourages Earthworms to Move In

Using organic material for mulching can encourage earthworms to occupy your garden soil. And as any good gardener will tell you, earthworms help improve soil structure and nutrient cycling.

Polishes up your Garden

Mulch can give a garden a finished look by filling in the empty spaces while being one of the easiest fillers to maintain. Grass, groundcovers and other fillers may take extensive care, such as mowing and watering, as well as competing for resources with your garden plants. mulch is easy to care for and never competes with your other plants.

TIP: "Mulching around trees not only promotes a healthy growing environment, but it also helps to keep maintenance equipment such as weed whips far from the trunk of the tree."

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Landscape Mulch

Using mulch is a good gardening habit but not mandatory; the benefits, however, make it worth the effort. A really good job of mulching usually offers these benefits:

Inhibits weed germination and growth. (Weeds are not only unsightly, but they also steal resources from desirable garden plants!)

Holds in soil moisture, protecting your plants from drying out quickly

Moderates soil-temperature fluctuations (This benefit is especially valuable during that turbulent-weather period in spring when you don't want your plants to be stressed.)

In cold-winter areas, protects plant roots from winter cold and helps prevent frost-heaving, in which plants are literally pushed out of the ground by the natural expansion and contraction of the soil as it cools off and heats up

In hot-summer areas, helps keep plant roots cooler

Adds a bit of welcome nutrition to your garden as it breaks down

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How to Prepare the Soil for Seeding a New Lawn or Existing Lawn

If reseeding an existing lawn 

1. Mow the lawn as short as possible. 2. Remove debris such as sticks, leaves, or thatch.

If seeding a new lawn or patching a bare spot 

Remove debris such as sticks, leaves, or thatch.

Rake to loosen the top layer of soil.

Test the soil using a soil test kit to measure the levels of nutrients and pH. Add soil amendment such as lime or gypsum, if needed.

Apply starter fertilizer using a seed spreader and follow package directions as instructed. 

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Some Benefits to Hiring a Company to Remove Your Leaves

If the leaves accumulate on the ground in the autumn, you’ll either be raking them up or blowing them to bag them for collection or disposal. Perhaps it wouldn’t be fall without this annual rite of passage, or maybe you’d sooner be doing just about anything else.

If the drudgery of leaf cleanup is overshadowing your season and you’d rather delegate this process elsewhere, it’s time to find a professional lawn service company to take over this chore. Once you realize the benefits of hiring a leaf removal service, you will never want to go back to gathering your own leaves again.

Benefits of Hiring a Professional

Instead of spending your weekends out in the yard, hire a professional service to remove your leaves away efficiently. A professional service has the equipment necessary to make short work of a yard full of leaves. If leaves land in inaccessible places, such as roofs and gutters, hiring a professional leaf removal company will enable the swift removal of the leaves without sacrificing your safety. Professional lawn & landscape companies have the experience and expertise necessary to handle leaf removal from these potentially dangerous places. Most companies have crews that handle a large vacuum to suck up all your yard debris to remove it from your landscape. You’ll improve and extend the health of your lawn when you take care of the leaves efficiently.

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LEAF REMOVAL IS IMPORTANT

Leaf removal is important for aesthetic as well as agronomic reasons. Although turf grass growth slows as the temperature drops, photosynthesis continues. The energy from this process is stored to be used the following spring. With leaves resting on your lawn, however, this process is inhibited. Basically, the leaves act as shade, blocking light that would be used in the photosynthesis process. Properly timed leaf removal will allow your lawn to breathe and to be well nourished.