DeTerra's Landscape Design

Icy, snowy weather getting you down?

The recent extreme winter weather has created difficulties for some homeowners, including trees either knocked down completely or with broken branches, and big messes!

If you need help, give DeTerra's Landscape Design a call for a quick, free, no obligation quote!

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a    In the Northeast, before the first freeze, all irrigation systems must be winterized – meaning that the system must be completely drained and thoroughly dried to prevent damage to the irrigation system components caused by water freezing inside the pipes, sprinkler heads, and valves.  ALL water must be removed, because even a small amount could freeze and crack the pipes of your system.  Serious damage to the irrigation system could result if the system is improperly winterized.

a    When your lawn care professional winterizes your irrigation system, they will shut off the water to the system, and utilize a drain valve for attaching a compressed air hose downstream of the anti-siphon device.  Compressed air is used to blow all water out of the system one zone at a time.  After all water is removed from the system, water will be drained from the line between the backflow prevention device and the shut off valve.  

a    With proper winterization, your irrigation system will be safe and secure during the cold winter months, and ready for use when warm weather returns.  

a    For more information about irrigation system installation, maintenance, or repair, contact DeTerra’s Landscape Design at deterra@deterra.com or (508) 990-0084.

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Want a great looking yard next year?  Then get to work now to ensure success!  

Fall is an excellent time to plant spring bulbs, properly prune trees and shrubs, manage existing beds, plan for new plant beds, install a sprinkler system, and start a new lawn.

Some great fall tasks:

a    Plan the look for next year – divide and transplant perennials, move plantings for better effect, create new beds

a    Plant bulbs and fertilize – your lawn care professional can suggest some new and interesting varieties

a    Prune and mulch trees and shrubs – important step for optimal appearance

a    Install sod and/or seed bare patches – fall is an excellent time to start a new lawn

a    Install an irrigation system, or add zones for better coverage – early fall is a great time for this task

a    Clear pesky weeds before they drop seeds

a    Spread manure to prepare for next planting season

Contact DeTerra Landscape Design at (508) 990-0084 or deterra@deterra.com