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Early Spring 2014 E-Newsletter

What's New at Sunrise Gardens LLC

Well, we've finally had a couple warmer days, which is especially appreciated after a winter like this one! It will still be a while before we see green, but we can start thinking about projects and planning. The Farmer's Almanac is predicting cool temps, snow, and some rain through March, and a warm rainy April and May.
 
We are anticipating a busy Spring once we do get going, so if you have a project in mind this year, it would be good to get on the schedule as soon as possible. We can start meetings as soon as the snow is melted enough to see the ground. Construction starts when the frost is out of the ground and the soil is dry enough to work with. Hardscape projects can usually be started before plantings.
 
To jump start the year, we had a booth this past weekend at the Lakeland Builder's Association Home Improvement Expo. To those of you that made it out, it was good to see you again! We met quite a few potential new customers as well.
 
We are looking forward to a great Spring! If you would like to get some ideas for this year, check out our updated Project Gallery online.

                                   - Adam Sandberg

 

Tools & Tips

Frost Heaving

After a severe winter, frost can cause plants and even pavers to heave. While it can be alarming, it is best to wait until the Spring thaw to get too excited. It may settle back out and you won't have anything to worry about. If pavers are installed properly, with the proper base materials and compaction, there will rarely be problems.
  • If plants are still high in Spring, gently press them down with your hands or foot and replace mulch if needed.
  • If pavers are still heaved after thaw, give us a call to take a look at it.
 

Winter Damage to Plants

An extreme winter can be hard on some plants.
  • The high snow levels we've had provides a buffet for rabbits, and you may see some damage or maybe just helpful pruning.
  • Trees and shrubs may have broken branches from heavy snow or ice.
  • With super low temperatures, most plants will be fine, but some of the more sensitive plants may have damage.
  • Plants may have salt damage from heavy salt use on roads, drives, and sidewalks nearby.

Q. How well do concrete pavers hold up over time?

A. The short answer is - A properly installed paver driveway, patio, or walkway can last up to 30 or 40 years.
The long answer is, it depends on a lot of things.

1. Quality of the materials- Pavers you find at most big box stores are not very good quality, and I have seen a lot of these products fall apart over time. We use mostly Unilock products, a reputable company that offers a lifetime guarantee (it is transferrable) on the structural integrity of the pavers. A high quality product will last longer.

2. How it was installed- If the installer skimps on the base or does not compact it enough, the paved area can settle and become unsafe or unusable.

3. Care and Maintenance- Pavers require less maintenance over the life of the product, compared to concrete or asphalt, but some TLC will help it last longer. Using sand instead of salt in the winter is one thing you can do to increase longevity. Keeping weeds and ants out is another thing, and we can give more information later this year.

 
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Give us a call or email with any questions or to schedule an appointment! (262) 882-0811

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