07-11-2012 Co-op

Well, it's official! My Florida "tan" is back, or should I say farmers tan? haha. After wrapping up all of the loose ends on some of the big projects, the last few days have been comparatively mild. Still, hard work, but a different kind of work, so it was nice to have a break from digging up tree roots and lifting heavy stone. I was told today that I was just getting "broken in" and the real work hasn't even begun yet. Ok, so now I'm scared!!!! haha.

Anyway - the last 2 days I got to experience more of the maintenance side of things. Every client is different and has different needs, so whatever they want, we do. Some clients just want a mow, edge, and trim weekly, while others want more of the finer side of gardening. Today I got to work in a clients garden that had at least 10 to 12 plants that I studied in my Evergreens plant ID class. I found it very rewarding to be able to list those by both scientific and common name and to be able to point out key features to Eduardo & Troy. Eduardo helps out on big jobs from time to time, but his primary role is routine maintenance. He's been very helpful the last 2 days and is extremely knowledgeable.

Weeding and getting the garden ready for some compost.

Before

Eduardo giving me the run down on how to apply Snapshot. It's a herbicide that suppresses and controls broadleaf weeds for 6-8 months. He's been extremely nice and helpful on all of the jobs.

The herbicide gets spread evenly across the existing soil before the new compost goes down. 

Spreading the herbicide

After

After

Pathway to the backyard

Front bed

Backyard

                                Patch of grass for the dog.

Fire pit in backyard

Love the stone work they did here. I will get to learn how to do this on an upcoming job.

One of the finer detailed landscapes. This one took a while because the yard was HUGE!!!  

Side view to backyard

Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' (Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar) 

Front yard