Desert Vine News – February 2012
February 15, 2012 | 
Author Desert Vine News – February 2012
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage. The first quarter of 2012 continues to provide opportunities and optimism. Consider an evaluation of the layout of your property and begin to plan for a light renovation. Please review advanced tree trimming and thinning or granite (rock) topping to the diminishing coverage of existing aggregate.
Please contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
A multitude of landscape upgrade options are always available. Once again, now is the perfect time of year to review the following:
Consider adding a Flower Valve
An additional valve will provide an option of adding pots near the front door and backyard patio area that can provide flowers and smaller plants an elevated bedding location with year round color.
Consider planting new Desert Plants
Add several (5) five-gallon shrubs to an unsightly side or back yard wall providing new evergreen and color options.
It’s Time to Trim Trees
Call for a free estimate. Now is a perfect time to remove branches from roof locations. Thin those Mesquites and Palo Verde trees that have become an irritation.
Call and Schedule that Clean-Up
It is time for that clean-up. Even if you retain ongoing maintenance, this is the perfect time to contract optional services. De-thatching, new borders, low voltage lighting, a new shut-off valve are some examples of deferred optional services. Please call to schedule your Clean-up today. We will provide an estimate and deliver landscape changing service with half and full day options.
Granite or Rock
Topping of your existing granite or rock for the front, side and backyard is the least expensive way to immediately improve the appeal of your property. Friends and Neighbors will comment on the renovated look and feel. Call today for an estimate with River Rock and Wash options.
Thank you for your continued patronage.
John F. Metz
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Desert Vine News – January 2012
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage. Our 2012 priority is to provide exceptional customer service, reduce any transaction irregularities, employ great service personnel and support the local economy.
We have a multitude of 2012 projects in development and will continue to enhance our web site. www.desertvine.com. We will begin to post discounts and coupons on the web site and offer special rates for services during slower periods.
Our January 2012 supply special is granite.
10 Tons Granite
$995.00 *
* ½” Madison Gold front yard only, additional quantities subject to retail pricing.
Do you have a landscaping review topic? Please call or email John to discuss and review. We will add the topic to the web site and post the results of addressing or improving the subject.
As Always!
Review your clock (timer), anti-siphon valves, in-line valves, sprinklers, drip lines and emitters. Existing client clocks are being adjusted to reflect seasonal watering cycles. New clients may want to schedule an evaluation to ensure proper programming and irrigation.
In January 2012, review the installation of new rock, granite, trees and shrubs. These ideas are the most cost effective ways to achieve that makeover look.
Contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
A multitude of landscape upgrade options are always available.
Thank you for your continued support. John F. Metz
Desert Vine News – December 2011
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage. We sincerely appreciate all of the ongoing and supplemental work being contracted. Once again, do your part to provide opportunities and optimism for our Country and the economy.
I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Now it is time to ensure that all landscaping is pruned and ready for the Christmas and New Years Holidays.
The winter rye lawns are finally installed. The second and ongoing cuts will occur this month. In addition, an all purpose fertilizer will be applied each month through April 2012 to maintain the health and vibrancy of the rye. Enjoy the cooler weather and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Our December supply special is granite.
10 Tons Granite
$1050.00 *
* ½” Madison Gold front yard only, additional quantities subject to retail pricing.
As Always!
Review your clock (timer), anti-siphon valves, in-line valves, sprinklers, drip lines and emitters. Existing client clocks are being adjusted to reflect seasonal watering cycles. New clients may want to schedule an evaluation to ensure proper programming and irrigation.
In December 2011, review the installation of new rock, granite, trees and shrubs. These ideas are the most cost effective ways to achieve that makeover look.
Contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
A multitude of landscape upgrade options are always available. Once again, now is the perfect time of year to review the following:
It’s Time to Trim Trees
Call for a free estimate. Now is a perfect time to remove branches from roof locations. Thin those Mesquites and Palo Verde trees that have become an irritation.
Call and Schedule that Clean-Up
It is time for that clean-up. Even if you retain ongoing maintenance, this is the perfect time to contract optional services. De-thatching, new borders, low voltage lighting, a new shut-off valve are some examples of deferred optional services. Please call to schedule your Clean-up today. We will provide an estimate and deliver landscape changing service with half and full day options.
Granite or Rock
Topping of your existing granite or rock for the front, side and backyard is the least expensive way to immediately improve the appeal of your property. Friends and Neighbors will comment on the renovated look and feel. Call today for an estimate with River Rock and Wash options.
We maintain an associate vendor listing for your review. Please contact any vendor for information or proprietary service. Each vendor is appropriately licensed and retains impeccable integrity.
Thank you for your continued patronage. John F. Metz
Desert Vine News – November 2011
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage. We sincerely appreciate all of the supplemental work being contracted. Once again, do your part to provide opportunities and optimism for our Country and economy.
I hope that everyone has a great Thanksgiving. Now it is time to ensure that all landscaping is pruned and ready for the Holidays and New Years celebrations.
Once again, the winter rye lawns are finally installed. The second and ongoing cuts will occur this month. In addition, an all purpose fertilizer will be applied each month through April 2012 to maintain the health and vibrancy of the rye. Enjoy the cooler weather.
Our November supply special is granite.
10 Tons Granite
$1150.00 *
* ½” Madison Gold front yard only, additional quantities subject to retail pricing.
Do you have a landscaping review topic? Please call or email John to discuss and review. We will add the topic to the web site and post the results of addressing or improving the subject.
Landscape Review Topic – November 2011
What is a good tree to plant?
The following are a list of suggested trees to consider when adding to an existing mixed landscape area or xeriscape setting. Each specimen has positive attributes and enhances the overall layout of the yard. Here are (4) four suggested easy to maintain desert trees for review.
Acacia Mulga
This is a tough and attractive evergreen tree. A great specimen for accent or patio applications. May take full sun and heat, is drought tolerant, adapts to many soils, and is clean with low maintenance acacia.
Acacia Willow
Will do well in full sun and is an evergreen tree. This tree will grow to 20’ – 40’ tall and will require thinning and crowning to permit less wind resistance during monsoons.
Desert Museum Hybrid Palo Verde
This is a great shade tree, an excellent specimen, can take full sun and is low maintenance once established. This tree is highly desirable due to rapid growth, thorn less, has a strong upright branch structure, dramatic yellow flowers that are seasonal and retains insignificant
When grown in containers, most trees and shrubs as well as cacti and succulents can be planted year-round in arid climates. However, succulent plants are dug and delivered bare root, the warm season is the best planting time, preferably mid-spring rather than fall.
Watering in the beginning is critical to all newly planted species. The first four to six weeks may require daily irrigation. Do not over-water. The root ball of all shrubs, trees and succulents need moisture to develop and encourage new root growth. After (4) four to (6) six weeks, the irrigation schedule may be modified to an every-other or every-third or fourth day program. You must visually inspect the newly transplanted specimen. Nothing will replace a visual review followed by an adjustment to the bubbler, emitter or automated timer schedule.
Please call with any questions on irrigation times and frequency for most native trees, shrubs and succulents.
As Always!
In November 2011, review the installation of new rock, granite, trees and shrubs. These ideas are the most cost effective ways to achieve that makeover look.
Contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
A multitude of landscape upgrade options are always available. Once again, now is the perfect time of year to review the following:
It’s Time to Trim Trees
Call for a free estimate. Now is a perfect time to remove branches from roof locations. Thin those Mesquites and Palo Verde trees that have become an irritation.
Call and Schedule that Clean-Up
It is time for that clean-up. Even if you retain ongoing maintenance, this is the perfect time to contract optional services. De-thatching, new borders, low voltage lighting, a new shut-off valve are some examples of deferred optional services. Please call to schedule your Clean-up today. We will provide an estimate and deliver landscape changing service with half and full day options.
Granite or Rock
Topping of your existing granite or rock for the front, side and backyard is the least expensive way to immediately improve the appeal of your property. Friends and Neighbors will comment on the renovated look and feel. Call today for an estimate with River Rock and Wash options.
We maintain an associate vendor listing for your review. Please contact any vendor for information or proprietary service. Each vendor is appropriately licensed and retains impeccable integrity.
Thank you for your continued patronage. John F. Metz
October 2011
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage. Once again, do your part to provide opportunities and optimism for our Country and economy.
IT IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! ITS HERE! MILDER WEATHER! We are scalping and installing lawns. This is the process that converts the Bermuda lawn into a much more cosmetically appealing turf that will last through late March.
Our October supply special is Lawn Dethatching. From: 160.00 *
- Pricing varies considerably based upon size of lawn, subject to dump fees.
Ensure that you always have plenty of water available and consider calling a Contractor for project assistance regardless of size.
Review your clock (timer), anti-siphon valves, in-line valves, sprinklers, drip lines and emitters. Existing client clocks are being adjusted to reflect seasonal watering cycles. New clients may want to schedule an evaluation to ensure proper programming and irrigation.
Once again, please review advanced tree trimming and thinning or granite (rock) topping to the diminishing coverage of existing aggregate.
In October 2011, review the installation of new rock, granite, trees and shrubs. These ideas are the most cost effective ways to achieve that makeover look.
Contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
A multitude of landscape upgrade options are always available. Once again, now is the perfect time of year to review the following:
Consider adding a Flower Valve
An additional valve will provide an option of adding pots near the front door and backyard patio area that can provide flowers and smaller plants an elevated bedding location with year round color.
Consider planting new Desert Plants
Add several (5) five-gallon shrubs to an unsightly side or back yard wall providing new evergreen and color options.
It’s Time to Trim Trees
Call for a free estimate. Now is a perfect time to remove branches from roof locations. Thin those Mesquites and Palo Verde trees that have become an irritation.
Call and Schedule that Clean-Up
It is time for that clean-up. Even if you retain ongoing maintenance, this is the perfect time to contract optional services. De-thatching, new borders, low voltage lighting, a new shut-off valve are some examples of deferred optional services. Please call to schedule your Clean-up today. We will provide an estimate and deliver landscape changing service with half and full day options.
Granite or Rock
Topping of your existing granite or rock for the front, side and backyard is the least expensive way to immediately improve the appeal of your property. Friends and Neighbors will comment on the renovated look and feel. Call today for an estimate with River Rock and Wash options.
Once again, we maintain an associate vendor listing for your review. Please contact any vendor for information or proprietary service. Each vendor is appropriately licensed and retains impeccable integrity.
Thank you for your continued patronage. John F. Metz
In the News – September 2011
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage. Once again, do your part to provide opportunities and optimism for our Country and economy.
IT IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! MILDER WEATHER! By mid-September we will commence scalping and turf preparation for winter rye seed installation. This is the process that converts the Bermuda lawn into a much more cosmetically appealing turf that will last through late March.
Our September supply special is granite.
10 Tons Granite
$1150.00 *
* ½” Madison Gold front yard only, additional quantities subject to retail pricing.
Ensure that you always have plenty of water available and consider calling a Contractor for project assistance regardless of size.
Review your clock (timer), anti-siphon valves, in-line valves, sprinklers, drip lines and emitters. Existing client clocks are being adjusted to reflect seasonal watering cycles. New clients may want to schedule an evaluation to ensure proper programming and irrigation.
Once again, please review advanced tree trimming and thinning or granite (rock) topping to the diminishing coverage of existing aggregate.
In September 2011, review the installation of new rock, granite, trees and shrubs. These ideas are the most cost effective ways to achieve that makeover look.
Contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
A multitude of landscape upgrade options are always available. Once again, now is the perfect time of year to review the following:
Consider adding a Flower Valve
An additional valve will provide an option of adding pots near the front door and backyard patio area that can provide flowers and smaller plants an elevated bedding location with year round color.
Consider planting new Desert Plants
Add several (5) five-gallon shrubs to an unsightly side or back yard wall providing new evergreen and color options.
It’s Time to Trim Trees
Call for a free estimate. Now is a perfect time to remove branches from roof locations. Thin those Mesquites and Palo Verde trees that have become an irritation.
Call and Schedule that Clean-Up
It is time for that clean-up. Even if you retain ongoing maintenance, this is the perfect time to contract optional services. De-thatching, new borders, low voltage lighting, a new shut-off valve are some examples of deferred optional services. Please call to schedule your Clean-up today. We will provide an estimate and deliver landscape changing service with half and full day options.
Granite or Rock
Topping of your existing granite or rock for the front, side and backyard is the least expensive way to immediately improve the appeal of your property. Friends and Neighbors will comment on the renovated look and feel. Call today for an estimate with River Rock and Wash options.
Thank you for your continued patronage.
John F. Metz
Desert Vine News – August 2011
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage.
IT IS GETTING HOTTER! By August 2011 all Bermuda Lawns should be fully developed. Increase the time on all lawn valves for deep root growth throughout the summer.
Our August supply special is granite.
10 Tons Granite
$1095.00 *
* ½” Madison Gold front yard only, additional quantities subject to retail pricing.
Ensure that you always have plenty of water available and consider calling a Contractor for project assistance regardless of size.
Review your clock (timer), anti-siphon valves, in-line valves, sprinklers, drip lines and emitters. Existing client clocks are being adjusted to reflect seasonal watering cycles. New clients may want to schedule an evaluation to ensure proper programming and irrigation.
It’s Time to Trim Trees
Call for a free estimate. Now is a perfect time to remove branches from roof locations. Thin those Mesquites and Palo Verde trees that have become an irritation.
Average Size Tree Trimming starting @ $250.00 per tree *
* Perimeter tree trimming, thinning, plus dump fees. Crowning trees are subject to additional retail pricing and labor fees.
Please contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
Thank you for your continued patronage. John F. Metz
Desert Vine News – July 2011
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage. Once again, do your part to provide opportunities and optimism for our Country and economy.
IT IS GETTING HOTTER! By early July all Bermuda Lawns should be fully developed. Increase the time on all lawn valves for deep root growth throughout the summer.
Our July supply special is granite.
10 Tons Granite
$1095.00 *
* ½” Madison Gold front yard only, additional quantities subject to retail pricing.
Ensure that you always have plenty of water available and consider calling a Contractor for project assistance regardless of size.
Review your clock (timer), anti-siphon valves, in-line valves, sprinklers, drip lines and emitters. Existing client clocks are being adjusted to reflect seasonal watering cycles. New clients may want to schedule an evaluation to ensure proper programming and irrigation.
Once again, please review advanced tree trimming and thinning or granite (rock) topping to the diminishing coverage of existing aggregate.
In July 2011, review the installation of new rock, granite, trees and shrubs. These ideas are the most cost effective ways to achieve that makeover look.
Please contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
It’s Time to Trim Trees
Call for a free estimate. Now is a perfect time to remove branches from roof locations. Thin those Mesquites and Palo Verde trees that have become an irritation.
Call and Schedule that Clean-Up
It is time for that clean-up. Even if you retain ongoing maintenance, this is the perfect time to contract optional services. De-thatching, new borders, low voltage lighting, a new shut-off valve are some examples of deferred optional services. Please call to schedule your Clean-up today. We will provide an estimate and deliver landscape changing service with half and full day options.
Granite or Rock
Topping of your existing granite or rock for the front, side and backyard is the least expensive way to immediately improve the appeal of your property. Friends and Neighbors will comment on the renovated look and feel. Call today for an estimate with River Rock and Wash options.
Once again, we maintain an associate vendor listing for your review. Please contact any vendor for information or proprietary service. Each vendor is appropriately licensed and retains impeccable integrity.
Thank you for your continued patronage. John F. Metz
Desert Vine News – June 2011
Thank you once again for your continued support and patronage. Once again, do your part to provide opportunities and optimism for our Country and economy.
IT IS GETTING HOT! By late-June all Bermuda Lawns should be fully developed. Increase the time on all lawn valves for deep root growth throughout the summer.
Our June supply special is granite.
10 Tons Granite
$1195.00 *
* ½” Madison Gold front yard only, additional quantities subject to retail pricing.
Ensure that you always have plenty of water available and consider calling a Contractor for project assistance regardless of size.
Review your clock (timer), anti-siphon valves, in-line valves, sprinklers, drip lines and emitters. Existing client clocks are being adjusted to reflect seasonal watering cycles. New clients may want to schedule an evaluation to ensure proper programming and irrigation.
Once again, please review advanced tree trimming and thinning or granite (rock) topping to the diminishing coverage of existing aggregate.
In June 2011, review the installation of new rock, granite, trees and shrubs. These ideas are the most cost effective ways to achieve that makeover look.
Please contact us at 602.435.0812 to discuss optional services and to establish your no obligation appointment.
A multitude of landscape upgrade options are always available. Once again, now is the perfect time of year to review the following:
Consider planting new Desert Plants
Add several (5) five-gallon shrubs to an unsightly side or back yard wall providing new evergreen and color options.
It’s Time to Trim Trees
Call for a free estimate. Now is a perfect time to remove branches from roof locations. Thin those Mesquites and Palo Verde trees that have become an irritation.
Call and Schedule that Clean-Up
It is time for that clean-up. Even if you retain ongoing maintenance, this is the perfect time to contract optional services. De-thatching, new borders, low voltage lighting, a new shut-off valve are some examples of deferred optional services. Please call to schedule your Clean-up today. We will provide an estimate and deliver landscape changing service with half and full day options.
Granite or Rock
Topping of your existing granite or rock for the front, side and backyard is the least expensive way to immediately improve the appeal of your property. Friends and Neighbors will comment on the renovated look and feel. Call today for an estimate with River Rock and Wash options.
Thank you for your continued patronage. John F. Metz
Desert Vine News – May 2011
Our weather continues to be unseasonably mild and is ideal for all types of planting.
Now is a great time to fertilize. Always select a quality all purpose fertilizer. Specialty products have been developed that stimulate and provide sustainable nutrients for Citrus and Palm Trees, Roses, Turf, and traditional foliage.
Rye turf will subside by the end of May. Variations continue to occur predicated on these unseasonable weather patterns.
Dormant Bermuda Hybrids will be stimulated by cutting the turf lower than normal to expose the roots to 100 degree plus temperatures. The advent of this temperature and increase of water time and day frequency will permit the Bermuda to proliferate.
By June 15th, “Starter Fertilizer” will be applied to all Lawns and Time Clocks will be re-programmed for additional water cycles. Lawns with challenges such as: significant brown spots, weeds and hard soil dry spots will be treated with optional services. Optional services may include, de-thatching, aerating, soil amendments, and weed and feed applications.
A “Weed and Feed” product is only applied after the Bermuda Turf is fully developed. The goal is to ensure that the Turf is strong enough to repel a weed abatement chemical process.
Vincas are the primary flower that thrives in triple digit temperatures. They are available in several colors and will sustain growth through October. Please contact us for an estimate on optional Flower planting in selected existing irrigated pots.
We have created an associate vendor listing for your review. Once again, please feel free to contact any vendor for information or proprietary service.
Thank you for your continued patronage.
John F. Metz