Prepping & Caring for Your Landscape This Spring & Summer

| | Landscape Management

Spring has already sprung but there is still time to whip your landscape into shape! There are many ways you can clean, maintain and enhance your landscaping to make it look its best all season. After all, the outside of your property can be a reflection of the inside, so it is important to make sure your building’s grass and landscaping are cared for.

Here at Classic Lawnscape, we understand that landscaping can be time-consuming; that’s why we offer the landscape management services we do! We are ready to break out the mowers, rakes and other lawn care equipment to get your lawn and landscaping looking and functioning at its best! Our landscape management experts for Circle Pines and surrounding areas have a few suggestions on what we can do to prepare your lawn for the upcoming growing season.

  • First of all, we rake and remove old, dead material and debris. Raking encourages your grass to grow. We can clear debris, leaves and other items off of your lawn. This also helps when it’s time to start mowing your lawn. Raking loosens the soil’s surface, encouraging healthy and needed air flow.
  • It’s also time to start watering your lawn on your regular basis. If you don’t have an irrigation or sprinkler system for your landscaping, the rule of thumb is to water sparingly but deep. This will help your grass ‘learn’ to dig deeper into the soil to get the water. And that means your grass will grow healthy and strong. The landscape management team at Classic Lawnscape can design, install and maintain an irrigation system for you. That way, you won’t have to lift a finger when it comes to watering your landscape.
  • We can even do the planning and planting for you; including annual flower bed installation and maintenance, edging of bed lines and tree rings.
  • Don’t forget the mulch! Mulch can help to nurture the health of your lawn. Our landscape management team can lay down mulch around your trees and flower beds. This will help keep the plants warm in unexpected cool weather and also help plants retain much-needed moisture.
  • In addition to fertilizing, it’s also important for pre-emergent herbicide to be applied periodically throughout the season. We can also perform bi-weekly weeding of your landscape beds and surfaces to keep your landscape free of weeds. And, as the growing season really takes off, we can shape shrubs as needed.
  • Got pests? Our landscape management team also knows the best strategies for integrated pest management as well as insect and disease pests.
  • And these are just some of the ways our landscape management team can help your landscape look its best all growing season! For more information about landscape management for your Circle Pines home or business, call Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231, or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.

Spring to It! It’s Time for Spring Startup & Lawn Sprinkler System Maintenance

| | Irrigation Management

Spring is just around the corner so now is a great time to begin scheduling your spring startup as well as schedule routine lawn sprinkler system maintenance. The snow has finally halted and your lawn will soon begin showing signs of life again. Your grass will be growing in no time. And, how you care for it now will make a huge difference in its growth and appearance all season. For homeowners in the Lino Lakes area, a lawn sprinkler system is an essential part of a thorough lawn care regimen. Here are a few things to consider this spring:

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Spring Startup

Already have a lawn sprinkler system? Hopefully you had it winterized and any remaining water blown out in the fall and it’s been resting all winter. If not, the winter was cold enough to freeze underground irrigation systems if they were still full of water and not blown out. In this case, your lawn sprinkler system will likely require some repairs to get it running smoothly and efficiently again.

Now is the time to get it kicked back into full gear again! After a long winter, your lawn sprinkler system can be broken just by turning it on. A spring startup from the experts at Classic Lawnscape will properly turn your system back on and running. We can assess your lawn sprinkler system to avoid any problems. We will turn on the main water source and get it charged with water and at the same time perform any adjustments to the system’s head heights or spray patterns to allow for optimal plant growth throughout the season.

We can perform a variety of services as part of our spring startup including:

  • Water pressure testing
  • Check each sprinkler hear for proper operation and coverage
  • Adjust and clean sprinkler heads
  • Install batteries
  • Adjust and set controller
  • Charge system with water
  • And more

Scheduled Maintenance & Inspection

Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly system inspection can help keep your lawn sprinkler system running all season.

Weekly irrigation management and lawn sprinkler system inspections consist of a visual inspection of turf and landscape by a technician for plant stress due to lack of irrigation or over watering. The technician will then make any necessary repairs to the system or programming changes to controller as needed.

Monthly irrigation management inspections consist of a physical system inspection zone by zone. The technician will make any necessary repairs to the lawn sprinkler system and/or programming changes to controller as needed.

For more information about maintenance and repair for your Lino Lakes lawn sprinkler system, call Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231 or contact us to get on our schedule for a Free Estimate.

How to Know When it’s Time to Call the Professionals for Proper Snow & Ice Removal

| | Snow & Ice Management

Sometimes a little snow can quickly turn into a lot of snow. So, how do you know when it’s time to call in the professionals for proper snow removal? Here in Minnesota, snow happens. So, no matter what kind of business you own or manage or how harsh of a winter we get, you’re going to need a snow removal plan in place. Here at Classic Lawnscape we offer snow removal for Andover and the surrounding areas and are here to offer up a few tips to help you along this winter.

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The first question you should be asking yourself is “Do I have the proper tools needed for ice and snow removal?” A few things you should always keep on hand are a shovel, de-icer, an ice chipper and sand. Make sure you plan ahead before the first major snowfall hits and have them all so they are easily accessible. And, if you don’t have the time to stock up on these types of supplies, you should definitely have a professional snow removal company in your arsenal. At Classic Lawnscape we have the proper tools, de-icers and other items to tackle the snow and get your parking lots and walkways cleared and de-iced.

Hiring a professional snow management team can actually save you some of your hard-earned money in the long term. You won’t have to worry about buying new snow removal equipment or stock-up on de-icer before every storm.

Another important consideration: are you physically able to shovel snow and remove ice? Classic Lawnscape can take care of all of the hard labor while you focus on more important things. If you are not physically able to shovel snow for an extended period of time, then you should ask someone else to take care of it for you. Do not put yourself at risk of having a health problem as a result of the physical requirements of snow removal.

And after a big snow, if you do not have professional snow and ice management lined up, your business may not be able to open. This can mean lost revenue, wasted hours and money that could have been earned if your business had been accessible. So don’t hesitate; contact the professionals at Classic Lawnscape and get your snow removal plan underway!

If you are a business owner or building manager in need of snow removal in Andover or any of the surrounding areas, contact Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231 or contact us for a Free Estimate.

The Importance of Sprinkler Winterization & Scheduling Your Fall Blowout

| | Irrigation Management

Autumn is here and for those of us enjoying colder climates, there is an annual need to winterize our sprinkler systems. This is also referred to as a fall or end-of-season blowout. Now as the cold is almost here for its long, annual deep freeze, it is time to make room for this all-important task. And, as experts in irrigation management for Lino Lakes and the greater Twin Cities area, we’d like to tell you more about sprinkler winterization and why it is important to schedule your fall blowout as soon as possible.

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Did you know failure to winterize with a trusted irrigation management service may result in serious damage this winter? Many sprinkler system owners believe they can just turn the water off and that’s it; the system will be fine. However, this is not the case. If you do this, there will still be some water sitting in the sprinkler system. When freezing temperatures come to Minnesota, the water will likely freeze and expand and if this happens, the expansion will be too much for your system to handle. This can result in fittings, pipes, valves and other components cracking open. Then, when spring time rolls around, it could cost you quite a bit of money to fix.

As professionals in irrigation management and landscaping, we see this all too often. But luckily, there is an effective and easy way to prevent these issues; schedule your irrigation winterization. During a fall blowout, our irrigation management professionals will drain all of the remaining water out of your sprinkler system and ensure there is none left behind in your pipes. Then, we will use compressed air to actually blow out any remaining water to prevent any potential freezing that may occur.

Our irrigation management specialists will select the part of your lawn that is furthest away from your home, and work towards the structure. And, once the system has been completely blown out, the controller and/or timer will be turned off to ensure the system doesn’t come on during the winter.

Ready to schedule your fall blowout? Most of our sprinkler systems projects are overseen by our owner, who has more than 30 years of experience in this industry. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve knowing your irrigation management is being supervised by someone with a strong background in irrigation management and in the lawn care industry.

Do you want more information on irrigation management in the Lino Lakes area? Call Classic Lawnscape at 763-780-7231 or contact us to get on our schedule for a Free Estimate.

Avoid These Classic Lawn Care Mistakes

| | Irrigation Management, Turf Management

When it comes to your home or commercial property’s lawn and landscaping, green is always the preferred color. However, there are some common lawn care missteps that can turn a lush, green lawn into a blanket of brown. As experts in lawn care services for St Paul and the surrounding areas, we know everything there is to know about keeping a lawn nice and green. That’s why the experts here at Classic Lawnscape would like to offer a few pointers to help you on your way. And, if every you need help with your lawn, give us a call and we can tell you more about our lawn care services and all we can do for you.

Trimming Too Short

Though you may want to cut as much as you can to avoid having to mow again next weekend, it is important never to over mow your lawn. Make sure to cut off no more than one-third of the blades in a single pass. Leaving grass longer helps it process light and water and develop a healthy root system. This then leads to a healthier, fuller and greener lawn.

An expert in lawn care services like those here at Classic Lawnscape would be able to keep up with your mowing on a regular basis. They know the appropriate length to maintain your lawn.

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Too Much or Too Little Watering

Lawns need an inch of water a week. Too little and your grass can die and turn brown. But, too much watering and it can destroy your lawn by drowning your plant’s roots. A professional lawn care service can work with you to determine an appropriate watering plan. You may also want to install an irrigation system, which would do the watering for you. Professional lawn care services can help you maintain consistent watering to help your lawn thrive.

Wrong Grass

Selecting the right type of grass is key. Professional lawn care services can test your soil to help determine what kind of grass will grow best. And, planting a variety of species of grass can help your lawn as well. If you plant the wrong kind of grass, it may not grow correctly. A company providing lawn care services will know the right grass and the right grass combinations for your particular property.

Are you ready to have professional lawn care services implemented for your St Paul landscaping? Call Classic Lawnscape today at 763-780-7231 for more information.