4th quarter newsletter October 2011

     Summer!  As wonderful as it has been, it can take a toll on our landscapes.  Sound Solutions would like to pass on some information to help ease that stress.

     Shallow rooted trees (hemlock, cedars, rhodies etc) need more water.  For newly established trees and plantings, soak once a week to the depth of one foot.  New plantings require additional attention during drought conditions.  The hairs of plant roots can be easily damaged and it takes time to develop new ones.  Trees that have been in the ground between one and five years, water every two or three weeks during dry spells.  Older trees need to be watered only every four weeks.  One good soaking is better than several light ones.  Deep water enourages deep roots.  But, don't overwater!  Water logged soil lacks oxygen, thus drowning the plant.  This environment is a perfect set up for contagious landscape destroying root rot.  Turf or weeds over the root zone of a tree or shrub forces the plant to compete for precious resources.  Deciding to cut back on turf areas is always a wise choice.

     Organic matter in the soil dramatically improves the capacity of the soil to hold and release water.  Particles of organic matter act like microscopic sponges.  They help soak up and hold water in sandy soil.  They also open pore spaces in clay soil to permit easier passage of water.  Adding organic material to your soil can be as simple as mulching your beds yearly.

     Sound Solutions also offers stress relieving deep root injected watering, complete with natural organic bio stimulants.  They help promote root growth and stress tolerance in plants.  We also suggest our lawn treatments to be done three times a year.  They are a slow release organic fish meal fertilizer.  And, coming soon a mycorrhizae compost tea liquid feed for the lawn.  Mildew can actually be a concern in wet or dry conditions.  The spores are always airborne.  We offer a dormant copper spray that helps with fungal and bacterial conditions.

     Thank you so much for taking the time to read our newsletter.  We would also like to thank each and every one of our customers  and for the referrals they give.  Recieve 20% off a service when you refer someone to us.  Please call or e-mail with any questions you might have.  Thank you!    info@soundsolutionsopm.com