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December 2014
Vol 4, Issue #12
In this Newsletter Happy Holidays Congrats Stacy Dedrick 5 Tips for Winter Tree Care Spotlight: Williams-Sonoma
December Priorities
Bi-weekly Mowing Turf Weed Control Drainage Debris Removal Fall Annual Fertilization Call Landesign for Tree Inspection
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Tis the season of giving! In the spirit of this joyous loyalty. As we look back at a wonderful year of growth and success, we give credit to our clients and supporters for providing our company with great joy in the year 2014! We value your input and suggestions and would love to buy you a cup of coffee for it! It is that time again to be on the look out for our online survey that will arrive in your inbox in the next coming month. We wish to know how we can better serve you! Upon completion of our short and simple survey we will send you a Starbucks gift card! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year! Sincerely, John and Denise Fitzgerald Landesign C&M, Founders
Happy two Year Anniversary!
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Since joining in 2012, Stacy Dedrick has made a positive impact on our Irrigation Department. We would like to congratulate him on his promotion from Irrigation Technician to Irrigation Manager this past year. In Stacy’s words, “My time working at Landesign has made me grow as a person and manage to help the success of the company. I am very grateful for the opportunity.” Stacy is a native to Sonoma County and has enjoyed being involved in landsape irrigation for over 18 years. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his children, power lifting on the United States team, and being a busy bee!
5 Tips for Winter Tree Care Winter is upon us, and now is the time to take the necessary steps to prepare your trees. Landesign can help, call us to request a tree inspection!
P.O. Box 2326 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 707-578-2657
1. Pruning- Winter is the best time to prune. During the winter months, plant material enters a state of dormancy where it can tolerate removal of dead branches more. Pruning is always more effective when done pro-actively versus reactively. 2. Mulching - Applying 2 to 4 inches of mulch just before winter helps regulate soil temperature. Young tree roots have a tendency to heave up out of the ground with continual freeze-thaw cycles. Organic mulch also helps conserve soil moisture, prevents weeds, and keeps the organic matter in the soil. 3. Inspecting - Take a look at the roots especially near the tree base for decay. Signs of cracking, swelling, and bark coming off signal a tree that may need to be removed. Insects infestation is also a sign of a failing tree. 4. Bracing for ice - Our upright evergreens are the most susceptible to ice and becoming brittle. Proper pruning of weak branches is the best defense. 5. Fertilizing - With fertilizer application, timing is everything. If applied to early, trees may start to use it too soon. November and December are the best months to be most effective in spring.
Spotlight: Williams-Sonoma Last minute holiday shopping?
Check out your local Williams-Sonoma for Landesign’s landscape installation!
Oakstone Stone Constuction, Inc.
The original Williams-Sonoma located on Broadway Avenue in Sonoma has undergone a marvelous renovation with the help of Landesign and Oakstone Construction. Landesign completed the irrigation, planting, and decomposed granite installation along Broadway Avenue and in the courtyard. The courtyard houses thoughtfully designed out door rooms and edible gardens. Herbs planted will be used in the cooking school and cafe. Jeff George Landscape Architecture and Consulting completed the site design and Oakstone Construction was the general contractor for the project. Now open, Williams-Sonoma is worth the stop to see where this local company got its roots.
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