Floriculture

Seasonal color beds are used to draw attention to entryways of property, highlight sign areas or enhance views through the landscape.  There are two seasons in Georgia for annual flowers. Summer annuals are installed in May through September.  Winter annuals are installed in October through March.  There are countless types of annual flowers which are available in dozens of colors.  It is our job to recognize the specific site conditions you have and match the proper plants in a unique display.  We call the entire process our Floriculture Program; it includes:

• Pull and remove existing annual plants
• Prune back any plants that encroach the bed
• Remove old mulch from bed
• Till and grade soil
• Contour soil for proper drainage
• Add soil amendments
• Arrange a creative floral display with plants
• Install 4” size pots of annuals
• Apply insecticide
• Install 2”layer of mulch
• Clean-up site thoroughly and remove debris
• Initial watering & fertilization to a depth of 4-6”
• Follow-up IPM and fertilize for 6 months.   If not in Maintenance Contract we ask you to help monitor and water the plants daily during the first 2 weeks of establishment.