Coast Landscaping

                 STRUCTURE PRUNNING  A well trained young tree usually grows into a well structured mature tree. Structure pruning is key! Structure Pruning is the practice of selective trimming to promote a strong framework within the tree which will support future growth. When the tree is around 5 years old, structure pruning should be performed annually on trees that become large at maturity as it encourages a single central trunk and regularly spaced branches that are horizontal. Structure pruning is important for saving maintenance costs in the future. Structural pruning in the landscape aims to develop the strong tree structure we see in the forest. Structural pruning selectively favors a single, dominant leader by suppressing competing leaders using reduction cuts. Reduction cuts shorten stems back to lateral branches at least one-third the diameter of the cut stems. Because future growth is forced into the unpruned leader and growth on pruned branches is suppressed, the ra

         TURF REPAIR AND RENOVATION  Turf grasses grow in a slightly different environment to other plants. They grow closely together so must compete with one another for water and nutrients, they are frequently mowed, and they are often walked upon by people and animals as well as compacted under machinery. As such, turf repair and restoration requires a different skill set and knowledge base to other plant maintenance. Turf will deteriorate if it is not monitored, maintained and repaired. How to Repair Compacted Turf   Traffic causes compaction. The more vehicles used on the sports turf, the more damage will result. Tracts that are continually walked over eventually develop compacted soil. This will influence the frequency of maintenance required. Deposits of organic matter can build an impermeable layer on the surface. Thatch, if not removed, may result in increased diseases or may hinder water movement into the root zone of the turf grasses. Root growth of some species can also ca