by Simpson Landscape | Jun 5, 2016 | Articles |
Trees are often the most valuable asset in the entire landscape of your commercial or residential property. Not only do they add character and aesthetic value to your property, trees also protect the land and help build a stronger, healthier and more sustainable landscape and nurture the surrounding environment. Trees that are well-planted and properly cared for improve the immediate and long-term image you want for your property. Whether you need tree trimming, limb removal, pruning, or full tree clearing services, summer is the best time to focus on tree maintenance and upkeep so that you have healthy trees and a safe landscape year-round. At Simpson Landscape, all our tree care techniques are intended to improve the health or aesthetic beauty and safety of your property by either removing or carefully pruning your trees. Here are some summer tree-care tips and services Simpson Landscape offers: Selection & Planting Although trees can be planted in the summer, the hot and dry conditions are not as conducive to transplanted tree health as are the more moderate temperatures in fall or spring. There is an increased chance the transplanted tree will be damaged or die due to the heat, so try to avoid planting in summer if possible. Watering The effects of summer’s hot, dry days can take a negative toll on tree health. It’s important to watch trees carefully for wilting, and water before they show symptoms of leaf curling or leaf detachment due to a lack of moisture. Setting up an irrigation system can ensure the landscape gets enough water. The best way to water trees is slowly and steadily with... 
by Simpson Landscape | Jun 4, 2016 | Articles |
Even with the recent rainfall the landscapes in North Texas have recently enjoyed, the triple-digit heat during the dry months ahead still threaten to keep our properties thirsty throughout the summer. Because of this – and the conservation-conscious districts that restrict water used for landscaping and irrigation – water management is an increasingly important aspect of property management. Irrigation Audits Irrigation auditors collect data, verify systems are working as designed and identify opportunities to improve water-use efficiency. Irrigation auditors also make maintenance recommendations to keep irrigation systems working reliably and cost effectively Effective auditors analyze water requirements and irrigation use in the context of each site’s unique conditions and then develop irrigation schedules based on water requirements, quality and availability. Checking that all seals remain intact, that heads are not broken and that correct heads are installed ensures that there is no water waste. The conditions of the soil, the slope of the ground and its exposure to the north, south, east and west directions should also be considered during an irrigation audit. Implementing innovative irrigation technologies, products and practices can conserve water and save property owners up to 20% in water and energy bills. Drip Irrigation Systems Drip irrigation is an efficient and economical method of watering, good for small yards or for watering individual plants. Drip irrigation conserves water by directing it where and when it is needed. This system delivers water measured in Gallons per Hour (GPH) and supplies one to four gallons of water per hour directly to the soil. The emitters slowly drip water into the soil at the root zone. Because moisture levels...