When is the best time to plant?

• <div><p>The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.</p></div>

What do professional gardeners do?

• <div><p>By definition, gardeners are experts at designing and maintaining outdoor gardens. Their job duties extend far beyond choosing the right plants for the area, which in itself is a job—they also help maintain the health and well-being of the plants. Gardeners work independently or for landscapers, nurseries, or horticulture design companies. </p></div>

What are the main flower types?

• <div><p>While there are over 400,000 different flowering plants worldwide, there are five main types of flowers. These flower types are based on their lifecycles, giving each type a unique personality. These types are:</p><ul><li><p><b>Annuals</b>, which complete their entire life cycle within a single growing season. </p></li><li><p><b>Perennials</b>, which the tops die off in the winter but regrow in spring. </p></li><li><p><b>Biennials</b>, which complete their entire life cycle within two years.</p></li><li><p><b>Hybrids</b>, which exhibit either annual or perennial behaviors depending on location</p></li><li><p><b>Flowering shrubs</b>, which are small to medium-sized perennial woody plants, such as shrubs or evergreens.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do I know if a tree is right for my area?

• <div><p>Consulting your local university extension, Audubon society, or municipal urban forestry program are all good ideas when choosing a tree to plant. You can also ask an arborist or a knowledgeable landscaping company for advice on good trees to plant.</p></div>

Q: How far should metal edging be from the ground?

• <div><p>A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won&rsquo;t stay in place.</p></div>

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Jake was very professional and detailed. He explained what branches needed trimming and maintained the beauty of our old tree. Super friendly guy and trustworthy! Youâ ll be in good hands with Element Landscaping!
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Chris and his crew have been working with me for 3 years. They have performed many projects including hardscape, landscaping, tree removal and stump removal. I recommend them to everyone! He and his team always work hard and go above and beyond for their customers.
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We’re extremely pleased with the beautiful job Delanson Gardens did on my mother’s grounds. She had had past negative experiences with two other local so-called “landscaping” companies, who only wanted to mow and dump weedkiller so they could go on to multiple other jobs the same day, but...
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Chris and Chris were wonderful to work with, and I will call them again if I need any landscape lighting done (their real specialty I'm told). Chris answered my very first call, was able to come by to give me an estimate in less than 24 hours, and scheduled and completed the work 2 days after...
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Peter Pesta at New Wave Landscaping is a great guy. He called right back and came by to look at the place before he gave me a quote. He is very professional.
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Bud was extremely knowledgeable. He has an extened backround in horticulture and gave us a secure feeling with his designs and plant choices. The most important factor is that he was prompt and the job was completed as specified in a good timely manner...I would recommend this company for...
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