Weed Control
Weed control is an important consideration in maintaining both the aesthetic appearance of your landscape as well as allowing for proper form of your plantings as they grow. When you had plantings installed by Bruss Landscaping, we applied a pre-emergent weed control product to all of your planting beds. While this product will not eliminate […]
Watering
Watering is an ongoing requirement for properly maintaining your investment in landscaping. In residential landscape designs, numerous varieties of plant materials are planted in close proximity to create a pleasing look. This also creates moderate root competition so additional moisture is required for development throughout the life of your new landscape. Watering for establishment Deciduous […]
Pruning
Pruning is a necessary step in maintaining your landscaping. Correct knowledge of a plant’s growth cycle is a key consideration for pruning your trees and shrubbery properly. Additionally, routine pruning and tree trimming is crucial for the long-term maintenance of your investment in landscaping. Different Types of Pruning Spring flowering trees and shrubs Whether you’re […]
Mulching
Mulching is an important cultural practice in maintaining healthy plantings and reducing water demands as well as weed growth. As part of our landscaping design process, we first apply pre-emergent weed control to all of your planting beds, followed by a 2-3” thick blanket of premium shredded hardwood bark mulch. We recommend an annual reapplication […]
Insect Control
It can be hard to determine which method is right for you when it comes to Insect Control. As a local landscaping company that understands local insect and pest problems, we are here to help you make the best decision for your home and your plants. We prefer to avoid liquid spray applications in the […]
Fertilization
Fertilization. During the installation of your new landscape, all plants were fertilized and root stimulated at time of installation. Since plants in a residential landscape are placed within close proximity of each other, as stated earlier, additional fertilization is a key maintenance requirement for the life of your landscape. We strongly recommend application of fertilizer […]
Quality Plant Materials
One thing everyone on the Bruss Landscaping design team has in common is a love for plant materials. Our love and care for the living materials designed into, and planted on your project set us apart from the rest. We pride ourselves on owning and maintaining a 10-acre nursery in West Chicago which allows us […]