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When should I water my landscape in the winter?
You should consider watering your landscape if: The temps have been mild with no significant rain or snow in the forecast. You have not received rain or at least 4" of snow in the last two weeks. For shrubs and trees: Wait for days with average temperatures of 40ºF....
How to Winterize and Restart an Irrigation System
This post is based on our original pdf about winterizing irrigation systems. Winter Shutdown Procedure Close the main supply/shutoff valve (marked in blue.) Open all 1/4" ball valves on the backflow preventer. Turn ball valves on the backflow preventer to a 45 degree...
Pines shed their needles the same as a leaf!
Interior needles turn brown and fall off creating a natural mulch for the tree.. If your needles are turning brown from the tips that indicates a potential problem with the tree. As we move into fall and irrigation systems are turned off for the winter, ...
Home Remedy to Kill Mistletoe in Trees
Fall is a great Time to hike and enjoy the fall color. This weekend my wife and I hiked in the Galena woods area. Prior to the hike I told myself “look for mistletoe “. I didn’t have to look very far to discover it EVERYWHERE! It is extremely easy to spot...
Dogs and your lawn can coexist!
Here in the Reno Nevada area many homes have small lawns. Small lawns are a way of conserving water and keeping maintenance to a minimum. Natural turf not only to adds a little green in a sea of beige, brown and tan, but gives the home owner a place to...
5 Minutes with Expert Brian Dean, part 3
Brian Dean, an ISA Certified Arborist at Gail Willey Landscaping explains how landscape designers, architects and contractors need to be proactive regarding the needs of tree roots and the space they require prior to design and planting. Tree Roots and...