Question 1

What if we get an early freeze?

Accepted Answer

Protect vulnerable plants and plumbing, then wait to assess damage. Before a forecast hard freeze, water beds and trees; moist soil holds heat better than dry. Cover tender plants with breathable fabric that reaches the ground and secure it so wind doesn’t lift it. Avoid plastic directly on foliage. Shut off and back-drain hose bibs, [&hellip;]

Question 2

How often should I water my new landscaping?

Accepted Answer

Aim for deep, infrequent watering verified by the soil, not the clock. Typical Salt Lake and Davis County starting points in summer: lawns 2–3 days per week, 20–30 minutes per zone (adjust for spray vs. rotor heads); shrub/perennial beds on drip once weekly for 45–90 minutes; new trees every 10–14 days with a slow, deep [&hellip;]

Question 3

Will plants from a landscaping company actually survive?

Accepted Answer

They should, if species fit the site and care is consistent. Survival hinges on three things: right plant/right place, correct planting technique, and proper establishment watering. Your landscaper should match plants to sun, wind, and soil, set root flares at grade, and loosen circling roots. After that, follow an establishment schedule: more frequent deep soaks [&hellip;]

Question 4

Should a landscape company add fertilizer or soil amendments?

Accepted Answer

Yes—based on testing and plant needs, not guesswork. In Salt Lake and Davis Counties, many sites have alkaline, clay-heavy soils with low organic matter. A simple soil test pinpoints pH and nutrient gaps so your landscaper can choose the right amendments: compost to improve structure, sulfur to nudge pH, or targeted nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, iron) [&hellip;]

Question 5

Why is the company planting in this heat or cold?

Accepted Answer

With proper practices, planting outside of “ideal” spring or fall windows can be perfectly safe. In summer, Utah crews usually plant early in the morning, water deeply at installation, and apply mulch to protect roots from heat stress. Heat-tolerant and drought-adapted species can establish well even in warm months if irrigation is managed carefully. In [&hellip;]

Frequently Asked Questions

What if we get an early freeze?

How often should I water my new landscaping?

Will plants from a landscaping company actually survive?

Should a landscape company add fertilizer or soil amendments?

Why is the company planting in this heat or cold?

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