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Spring Gardening Tips
From Green with Envie

Time for Spring Cleaning! Whether you are simply cleaning up, giving your yard
a new do, or installing new landscape, spring is the ideal time for this. And always
remember, if your landscape contractor tells you that your landscape is no main-
tenance, please note there is no such thing!
branch size is less than 10 centimeters. If a branch exceeds 10 centimeters, do so
First things first, check your irrigation and ensure your timer clock is set for the if you really have a good reason, but remember it might interfere with the growth
proper time and days (www.lvvwd.com). Also, make sure your irrigation is work- of the whole tree. It is advisable to trim a tree during the spring and summer sea-
ing properly and there are no leaks. Check all emitters to ensure they are not son when little growth is taking place. Only prune weak and preferably v-shaped
clogged, and the water is flowing. If you have a fertigation system, it too should branches and retain u-shaped strong branches, which are depended upon by the
be looked over and filled with fresh fertilizer.
entire tree for balance and photosynthesis.
Next is everyone’s favorite—weeds—well maybe not everyone’s. It is tedious, but Follow this trimming technique: Identify branch collar located at the bottom base
oh so necessary and when done you will most definitely be surprised at the trans- of the stem. Cut down, outside and away from both the branch bark ridge so as
formation that occurs. Hand pull or carefully spray a glyphosate product such not to interfere with the branch collar. Do so for both dead and living branches.
as Roundup on any weeds that have emerged. If you would like to use a natural If you’re looking for a new design please contact us. Together we have over 30
non-selective weed control, then try using a vinegar or citrus oil-based product.
years experience in Las Vegas and we specialize in theme designs.
Spring is also the optimum time for pruning. Pruning should only be done if the www.greenwithenvielandscape.com

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