Thursday, January 24, 2013

Spring is just around the corner.

Visit our website and click on Bid Requests to submit an online bid request.
  • Submit a bid request for this season for all of your lawn and landscaping needs.
 
  • Click on Get to know your lawn for some helpful information on why all of the services we provide are beneficial to your lawn.
 
Here are a few services we provide in the spring.
 


  • Irrigation System Start Up
    • RPZ Testing available

  • Monthly Irrigation Inspection "Sign Up Now"
    • Includes the following:
      • Checking correct irrigation timer operation
      • Valves coming on by clock
      • Unclogging heads if necessary (possibly replace filter)
      • Adjustments of spray patterns
      • Checking for line breaks
      • Checking for proper irrigation coverage
      • Replacement of clock back up battery
      • Seasonal Clock adjustments ( Start times, zone run times, watering days, etc)
      • Rain Sensor operation
    • Benefits of a Monthly inspection.
      • Saves on water consumption
      • Prevents costly repairs
      • Maintains the best water coverage
      • Makes sure the rain sensor is working properly
      • Watering times are adjusted to the current weather conditions


  • Top Dress Mulch Beds

    • Dyed Mulch
Red, Orange, Brown

    • Western Red Cedar, Cypress


 
 


  • Landscaping Projects
    •  Make sure to request a bid for landscaping right away, so we can schedule it in. My schedule fills up fast.
    • Free estimates
    • Landscape Design prices vary.
     


Website Link: www.markslawnserviceinc.com

Job Opportunities




Job Openings
 
We are currently looking for reliable on call workers for the following positions. 
 
  • Bobcat Operator / Snow Removal  $15.00 - $20.00 Per Hour / 2 Years Experience Required
  • Sidewalk Shoveler / $15.00 Per Hour / Snowfalls 2"+
 
 
  • Benefits Available
  • You will need to be dependable and here ever time it snows.
  • Summer Work Available / Lawn Maintenance, Landscaping, & Irrigation
 
 
Hurry... Jobs fill up pretty quick.

    Please visit our website to fill out an online job application. Click on Job Opportunities.


     

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Landscaping Pictures From 2012



Check out some of our landscaping projects from 2012.
 
 
Landscape Garden

 
Before.

 
 
Landscape Garden
 
 
After.


 
 
 
 
 
Mulch Topdressing.
 
We put a product called "Snapshot" down  prior to laying the mulch, to prevent weeds from germinating for up to 6 months.
 





 
 
 
 
 
More Mulch Topdressing.
 
 








 




Re-grade and Sod Front Yard
 

 
 
 
 
 
Valley Sq. Landscaping Pics.
Updated From 2012
 
 
Mulch Topdressing
  
 
Annuals





 
 
 Power Edged Sidewalk




 
 
 Annuals Later In The Season
 
 
 Fall Mums


 
 
Winter Interest Spruce Tips


 





Drain tile / PVC
 
 
PVC Shouldn't End Here.
 
 
Or Here.
 
 
 Connected Gutter To PVC

 
 
Sump Pump Connected To Drain tile.
 

 
 
Before.
 
 
 After.



Before.

 
 
 
Preparing For Sod.
 
 
Testing.

 
 
Watching The Water Flow Through.
 
 
 After.

 
 
 
 
 
More Drain Tile Work & Landscaping
 
 
Before.
 




 
During.



 




 
 
 Hand Dig VERY Carefully To Avoid Damage To Utilities.
 
 
 After.




 
 
 
 All water from gutters and sump pump are directed to a drain basin.
 
 
 
 
 
Landscape Design.
 


 
Before.





 
 
 After.



 
 
 
 
 
 
Landscape Paver Patio & Pergola
 
 
Before.





 

 During.













 
 
 After.

More Pictures To Come 2013.
 
 
 
 
 
Boulder Wall
 
 
Before.



 
 
 During.

 
 
 After.






 
 
 
 
 
Landscape Design.
 
 
 
 Before.


 
 
 
 After.

 
 
 
 
 
Landscape Design.
 



Before.


 
 
During.




 
 
 After.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Professional Pruning / Shrubs
 




 
 
 
 
 
More Shrub Pruning.
 
 
Before.
 
 
 
 
After.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Black Dirt and Seed
 
 
Before.

 
 
Before.
 
 
After.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spring Cleanup, Aerate, & Fertilize
 
 
Prune all evergreens in the spring.

 
Look For More Pictures from 2013 Next Year.
 
 
 
Special thanks to all the guys who have helped me with this work.
 
Great Job!