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June 26
Lawn Care
Bernhard & Sons
(630) 377-5235
www.bernhardsonlandscape.com
TIPS:
- Don't dig soggy soil. (Soil loses its structure)
- Try not to walk on water logged soil. (Causes compaction)
- Do NOT eat any vegetables or fruit that has been submerged in water. (Contamination)
Planning for the Future:
- Use Dry Creek beds for draining water away from your home. They can look very natural.
- Sink down spouts to drain into a buried pit or culvert..
- Planting beds can be raised up/bermed.
- You must re-seed lawns that are underwater for 24-36 hours or more. Power rake to remove old sod, slit seed.
- Use retaining walls to divert water away from yard.
- For pools and spas, have the filters cleaned.
- Brick work, joints can be re-grouted and patios re-sanded.
- Hardscapes can be cleaned and disinfected with a muriatic acid solution found at your local hardware store.
- Most Important: Try to use plants that are native to your area. In Illinois you can call the University of Illinois Extension Office. They are very helpful and knowledgeable. If you live out of state, call a local nursery or agricultural department to see if there is a native list.
- If you live in an area that is likely to be flooded or has been flooded, plant plants that can handle constant moisture and also dry conditions. For example:
Trees:
Serviceberries
Honey locust
Swamp White Oak
Maples
River Birch
Black Alder
Shrubs:
Viburnums
Chokeberries
Clethra
Perennials:
Iris
Daylily
Feather Reed Grass
Maiden Grass
Hosta
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