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Early Spring Newsletter 2015 Design • Build • Maintain • Enjoy   Just Ask Brad:   Q. I’ve mulched my beds for years and they look worn and  tired, what should I do? A. If there is more than 3” of  buildup, rake away the top layer, be sure not to disturb any  plant roots before applying a fresh topdressing of mulch.  Q. I have gray patches in my lawn that look matted down,  what is it? A. Snow mold. When we have a cover of snow  for long periods of time, mold growth can occur underneath  the blanket of snow. To prevent: Make sure to keep your  lawn cut and clear of debris heading into the winter. When  temperatures begin to warm up, spread out the piles of snow  to encourage even melting. To cure: Loosely rake to  encourage drying and apply a light coat of topsoil and seed.  Q. It’s a nice day and I have Spring fever. When can I start  planting annuals? A. Typically annuals shouldn’t be planted  until after Mother’s day. Cool season annuals such as Pansies,  Viola’s, Dianthus, Dusty Miller, Sweet Alyssum and  Snapdragons can be planted when they start appearing at  garden centers. If you decide to get a jump start, keep supplies  on hand to cover them if the forecast is for a hard frost.                                                                                 - Brad Stephenson -Secretary / Treasurer Early Spring Tips from The Weise’man:  - Start the season off right with a clean swept lawn that won’t clog up your  mowers. Beds should be cleared to allow plants to breathe and have the  best light exposure for optimal new growth.   - Now is the time to begin treatments on your lawn, beginning with crabgrass  prevention. For best results, this should be done before the end of April.    - Mulching should be done as needed to maintain a 2-3” cover throughout  plant beds. Be sure not to build it up around the crowns of plants. Mulch is  your best bed cover option for moisture retention and weed suppression.  - Pruning, remove broken limbs and branches from trees and shrubs before  new growth emerges. This is also a good time to thin out larger shrubs to  encourage new growth.  Bryan Weise -President  KOOKY NEWS at New Castle -A year in review:    2014 has brought exciting new growth. Brad Stephenson, member of the New  Castle family for over a decade, has helped New Castle grow into a full service  landscape company. We are proud to announce that he has taken his role a step  further to become a partner of the company. Filling his role as operations  manager, Dan Marshall steps up to the plate after many years of supervising  and heading up the construction team. The addition of two new designers to our  staff, sisters Tricia Voss and Stacey Carmello, are giving a fresh approach to how  we design our clients’ spaces. Specializing in seasonal color and fine  horticultural practices, Tricia and Stacey can design a space that will look  beautiful for years to come.                                                           - Brian Cuccaro (KOOK) -Vice President  10% OFF Umbrellas, Awnings,  Cushions & Patio Furnture orders placed in March and April 2015 Ph: 610-796-7818  •  F: 610-743-8455  •  3 East Pointe Drive, Birdsboro, PA 19508  •  WWW.NCLLI.COM Plant Health Care at New Castle “A Soil First Program”             Healthy plants start with healthy soil.  At New Castle, we focus on improving the  soil first to ensure the health of the plants. This approach helps the plant grow  stronger and healthier to withstand whatever Mother Nature has in store. We can  also limit the use of insecticides and fungicides to improve the environment for all.  By using less chemical fertilizer, we can keep our pricing competitive plus reduce  the chemical “runoff” into our waterways. Here is our plan for healthier plants: 5 Visits- Below is an outline of each visit.  During each visit, our  technician will also inspect your plants for possible issues affecting  their health. If our technician discovers an insect or disease problem,  he/she will determine the best course of action.  This may include the use of a registered insecticide or fungicide. 1st Visit - Dormant Oil Application (March - April)       – Controls scale and other overwintering insects on select trees           and shrubs       – Very low environmental impact       2nd Visit - Natural Biostimulant Application (April - May)       – Flushes winter salt from plants’ root zones       – Increases photosynthesis       – Improves deep rooting and nutrient uptake     3rd Visit - Natural Biostimulant Application (May - June)       – Reduces summer heat & drought stress       – Increases root mass to assist with water intake                4th Visit - Natural Biostimulant Application (Sept. - Oct.)       – To feed and prepare plants for the winter         – Improves soil biology       – Provides a full spectrum of trace elements       5th Visit - Winter Protection Application (Nov. - Dec.)       – Application of clear spray to protect broadleaf evergreen trees           and shrubs from winter desiccation      Safer for       pollinating bees Safer for       aquatic life Safer for      beneficial insects Safer for our streams & waterways

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