This winter has been a bear. Most of us still have at least 2 feet of snow covering everything, and we are already witnessing some of the damage to trees and shrubs. Most of us will require help dealing with the remnants from these storms. If you know you will need help with spring cleanup or planting, DO CONTACT YOUR LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR NOW. The schedule for the spring will be filling up quickly. If you have a special occasion coming up, do share that information with your contractor. They will usually try to accommodate these requests.

If the damage is so severe that you will need DESIGN HELP as well, please give me a call. I will do my best to accommodate everyone as promptly as possible. Please remember that the snow is a tremendous benefit to the root systems of all our plants. After so many dry winters, this extra drink is a welcome relief.

It's not too early to plan. Keeping LAWNS healthy, especially in the shade is always a challenge. The winter is an excellent time to spread a slow release lime to reduce the acidity in the soil. Plan to complete this as soon as the snow melts.

The DEER will be voracious. Spray everything on the first sunny day we have. Be on the lookout for browsing in case you will need to take more drastic measures. Check your deer netting for holes. In one case, the deer made a slit near the bottom, and came in under the fence.

Good luck. Remember, you can always call if you have any questions.