Annual Service Plan

We have an annual service plan that includes the following services within each season:

  • Pruning (this includes trees up to 20′ tall)
    • All trees, shrubs, ground covers, and bulbs shall be hand pruned to remove dead wood and/or winter damage.
    • Clear all drives and walks to achieve optimum efficiency and safety for foot and wheeled vehicle traffic.
    • Any limbs and branches touching or brushing buildings or other structures shall be pruned as needed.
  • Weeding/Weed Control
    • All shrubs, ground cover, and perennial beds along with mulched lawn trees shall be hand weeded and spot sprayed with weed killer.
  • Mulching
    • All shrub beds, perennial beds and previously mulched lawn trees shall be re-mulched with shredded hardwood mulch during the spring maintenance visit.
  • Edging
    • All shrub, perennial, ground cover beds, and mulched lawn trees shall be edged one time during the spring maintenance visit.
  • Fertilizing
    • Custom fertilization plans. Organic available.
  • Pre-Emergence
    • A pre-emergent herbicide will be applied to all beds by the end of April to prevent weed/seed germination as needed. A fall pre-emergent herbicide will be applied in November or December as needed.
  • Spring Leaf Removal
    • Leaf removal of all lawn and bed areas only if fallen leaves were previously removed from such areas during the previous year. Note: If leaves have not been removed form the previous year there may be an additional charge.

  • Pruning (this includes trees up to 20’ tall)
    • All trees, shrubs, ground covers, and bulbs shall be sheared or hand pruned as needed. Note: All shearing will be completed twice during the months of May through September.
  • Weeding/Weed Control
    • All shrubs, ground cover, and perennial beds along with mulched lawn trees shall be hand weeded and spot sprayed with weed killer.
    • The Outdoor Advantage will spot spray undesirable growth in cracks, joints, and edges one time per month during our normal monthly visit.

  • Pruning (this includes trees up to 20’ tall)
    • All trees, shrubs, ground covers, and bulbs shall be hand pruned to remove dead wood and/or winter damage.
    • Clear all drives and walks to achieve optimum efficiency and safety for foot and wheeled vehicle traffic.
    • Any limbs and branches touching or brushing buildings or other structures shall be pruned as needed.
  • Weeding/Weed Control
    • All shrubs, ground cover, and perennial beds along with mulched lawn trees shall be hand weeded and spot sprayed with weed killer.
  • Light Mulching
    • All shrub beds, perennial beds, and in lawn trees will be touched up with shredded hardwood mulch as needed.
  • Fertilizing
    • Custom fertilization plans. Organic available.
  • Pest and Disease Control
    • If any pests or disease are noticed at time of routine maintenance visit on any one plant material or tree up to twenty feet, The Outdoor Advantage will treat one time.
    • If additional pests or treatments are needed or if a major pest/disease problem is evident, there will be an additional charge for treatments.
  • Leaf Removal
    • Leaves shall be removed from all areas stated on the contract.
  • Winter Pruning
    • Pruning of deciduous trees and perennial cutback.

  • Lawn Cutting (approximately 27 visits with 7 edgings)
    • Cut all lawn areas approximately 27 times per growing season and includes 7 edgings per growing season.
    • Clear all walkways of debris
  •  Fertilization
    • Custom fertilization plans. Organic available.
  • Snow Removal*
    • All sidewalks will be cleared of snow/ice in the event we receive 3” or more.
    • Salt will be applied in all areas described in the contract.

(*Optional)