<![CDATA[Edge to Edge Lawn and Landscape - Tid Bits of Information]]>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:20:45 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Wow, its been so long since we've posted...here's what's new!]]>Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:08:21 GMThttps://www.goedgetoedge.com/tid-bits-of-information/wow-its-been-so-long-since-weve-postedheres-whats-new
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Boy we sure have been busy since our last post, two years ago!  Here's what we've been up to:

-Edge to Edge, INC. now has over 200 clients in the Birmingham Metro Area! 

-We have improved our accounting system to incorporate online payments from all customers using PayPal or Stripe. 

-We now offer package rates for Complete Yard Care!  Check them out in the "Complete Yard Care Packages" page. 

-We have invested in new mowing equipment and employee training, allowing us to have even more pristine looking lawns and even happier clients!

We'd love to hear from you! Comment below or contact us using the contact form!

Adam Truitt
President

]]><![CDATA[A Fungus in December?]]>Wed, 16 Dec 2015 21:35:56 GMThttps://www.goedgetoedge.com/tid-bits-of-information/a-fungus-in-decemberIt's strange to see fungus in turf at this time of year, but because of the unusual warm weather and cool nights, along with rain, the environment is ripe for the pathogens. Below is a picture of a clients zoysia grass with brown patch. It can be treated with a fungicide to keep it from spreading. Once the colder weather gets here and the grass goes dormant there is no need to worry. However I would pay close attention to the area in the spring.
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]]><![CDATA[A Tad Chilly]]>Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:24:04 GMThttps://www.goedgetoedge.com/tid-bits-of-information/a-tad-chillyFreezing Weather Q and A

Should I water at all during a freeze?
Be sure to water thoroughly before a freeze. This will help protect the root system. Plants can dry out quickly during a freeze. If you didn't get a chance to water before the freeze, you can water at the roots. Not the foliage.

Should I cover my plants?
It is suggested that all new plantings and any flowering shrubs be covered. New plants are more susceptible to freeze damage and the cold can also damage any buds on flowering plants. A sheet or plastic garbage bags can be used to minimize any damage. Just make sure to remove them the next morning.

DON'T FORGET
Pipes can freeze too. Cover any exposed piping and cover outside faucets. Home Depot and Lowes offer many products to protect your water supply.

]]><![CDATA[April 14th, 2014]]>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:36:04 GMThttps://www.goedgetoedge.com/tid-bits-of-information/april-14th-2014Wow! We have been busy. But, thanks to the rain gods I have a moment to write something. Spring is here! Yay, everyone wants a green lawn now. I totally understand, however forcing your lawn to green up is not a good idea. Andy yes, your neighbors may be green, but that necessarily doesn't mean yours should be. 

Applying a heavy nitrogen based fertilizer now would definitely green your lawn up, but may not be what your lawn needs to ensure its health and appearance through the entire year. Many companies including ours are applying pre emergent control for crabgrass and liquid fertilizer that contains iron. We also treating for broadleaf weeds.

We will be applying granular fertilizer in May, June, July, and August when your lawn needs it.

Oh, back to work.

]]><![CDATA[Not Yet]]>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:01:34 GMThttps://www.goedgetoedge.com/tid-bits-of-information/not-yetA bit of warm weather often prompts homeowners to start scalping their lawns in an effort to have one of the first green lawns. Be patient. Scalping too soon can be more damaging than helpful, since there is still a chance of a frost. What's important is that the soil temperature warms up more so than the air temperature.]]><![CDATA[February 12th, 2014]]>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:16:50 GMThttps://www.goedgetoedge.com/tid-bits-of-information/february-12th-2014Picture
It's been a brutal winter not only for commuters but also plant material. Especially newly planted shrubs. The plant picture to the left displays cold damage to an established gardenia. Even if the leaves were totally brown the plant has a good chance of surviving. As long as the roots did not receive damage. Newly planted shrubs are more susceptible  to damage since they were recently transplanted and already undergoing stress. Good news is that there is still time for many plants to establish blooms.
]]><![CDATA[February 01st, 2014]]>Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:51:52 GMThttps://www.goedgetoedge.com/tid-bits-of-information/february-01st-2014Make sure to visit the Birmingham Home and Garden Show February 13th through 16th at the BJC to register for a chance to win a $2000 landscape make over by Edge to Edge.]]>