Should You Fertilize Your Grass in the Fall?

By Nancy Penrose

Did you know that lawns improve air quality and generate oxygen? These are just a couple of reasons why we need to make sure our lawns stay healthy, and one of the best ways to keep grass healthy and vibrant is to fertilize it. We believe Fall is the best time to fertilize grass, and here’s why.

Summer heat is stressful on lawns - During the summer months, lawns go through a lot of stress with the heat and the cooler temperatures in the fall months are a great time for grass to regain its strength.

Morning Dew - The morning dew in the Fall delivers moisture to help the fertilizer be able to absorb better.

Stronger Roots - The grass gets a chance to build some stamina before the winter months and by giving the roots a chance to get stronger in the fall allows the grass to be healthier and greener in the spring.

When should you apply fertilizer in the fall?

The best time to fertilize your lawn in the fall is about three weeks before the ground freezes - usually mid-October or early November.

At Big Trees, we are experts when it comes to taking care of your lawn and trees. If you ever have questions, we’re happy to help! Just contact us today at (866) 313-2333 to get started.

Nancy Penrose is owner of Big Trees Inc. (https://bigtreesupply.com), (tree nursery Snohomish, WA), one of the largest Seattle tree nurseries, specializing in large trees for sale and transplant tree service. Learn more about tree preservation at http://bigtreesupply.com/tree-care-maintenance/ and for more tips on tree care or installation go to privacytree.net. See our video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6vVhNW1XJI and connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Trees-Inc/193731105108.

Big Trees Inc. Helped a Seattle Company Transplant Large Trees

SNOHOMISH, WA: Big Trees Inc., (https://bigtreesupply.com/), a tree sales and transplant company in the Seattle area, was asked to help an iconic Seattle company transplant some large trees as part of the company’s relocation of their headquarters.

There was a large Japanese Maple in the courtyard of the company’s corporate campus. This Maple and a large Leyland Cypress tree had been planted as a memorial tree and were the trees that needed to be moved to the new campus headquarters 20 miles away. The Japanese Maple was scheduled to be root pruned a year prior to the final transplant effort. The tree was dug into a reasonable root ball and the trench was backfilled with heavy material that encouraged new fibrous growth of the root system at that time.

Roughly a year after this initial root pruning effort, the Big Trees crews returned to the property to finish root balls on both trees and move them to the new headquarters. The Japanese Maple was in a difficult position to reach, which called for an extendable boom forklift to fish it out to the flatbed truck for transport. Once the trees arrived at the new location, a tower crane was used to lift the trees off the flatbed truck and into their new garden locations.

“Our services and crews can make projects like this come together seamlessly for our clients. There are a lot of intricacies involved in this kind of work, and while it’s not rocket science, having a team that heads off difficulties with this scale of landscaping is always appreciated.” said Todd Holmes, Big Trees’ operations manager.

Nancy Penrose is the owner of Big Trees Inc., located in Snohomish, WA in the Seattle area. The company is one of the largest tree nurseries in the Seattle area with over 120,000 trees available in over 300 varieties. They not only deliver young trees, but also mature trees in a wide range of sizes. Some types of trees available include spring flowering, deciduous, evergreen, and privacy trees. The company also does tree transplanting including large trees. Their blog can be seen at https://bigtreesupply.com/blog/ or http://arboristblog.com/. They can be reached at 360-563-2700.

How does a homeowner begin to plan a large remodel?

By Niko Papaheraklis,

So, you’ve decided that a room in your home needs a bit of a makeover. This is so exciting and is a lot of fun! But, it’s important to know what steps you should take in order to start planning a large remodel. Below, we lay out a few steps you can follow to begin the remodel process.

Have a vision

It’s important to have a good idea of what you want your space to look like. You may have a general concept, but let’s dig a little deeper.
Start looking through magazines for ideas and inspiration and consider if your ideas will work in the layout of your home and add to its function. We recommend listing out a few of your top must-haves at this part of the process.

Budget

The budget for a large remodel can vary greatly, so it’s important to be realistic with your budget, but also creating and sticking to it as much as possible. A few things that will influence your bottom line include how much of the home you want to remodel, the amount of demolition and rebuild needed, and any customizations.

Hire a contractor

We’re not just saying this because we are contractors - hiring a contractor really can be the best decision you make for your remodel. Experts that understand how to fit things into a budget and have the knowledge to help create a design that will work really well in your home is priceless. They can also offer suggestions you may not have thought of that will really add value and functionality to your home.

Keep the future in mind

One last thing we want to mention is to keep the future in mind while you plan your remodel. It’s important to plan ahead for future phases, especially if any future plans include plumbing or electrical changes. Another thing to consider is how you will be utilizing your home as you and your family grow older.

At FineCraft Contractors, we are experts when it comes to remodels and making sure the design works with your home. If you have a renovation idea or want to remodel sections of your home, call us at 301-330-9191 and we’ll give you a thoroughly thought out estimate.
George Papaheraklis is the founder of FineCraft Contractors, Inc., located in Gaithersburg, MD. Since 1985, FineCraft has been building houses, additions, kitchens, baths and more for discerning families. Their blog can be seen at https://finecraftcontractors.com/blog/ and they can be reached at 301-330-9191.

FineCraft Contractors Completes Recent Major Remodeling Project

GAITHERSBURG, MD: FineCraft Contractors, Inc., (https://finecraftcontractors.com/) recently completed a new major remodeling project.

FineCraft recently completed a project in the Washington, DC area within a month and a half from scratch. The project involved the installation of 90 cabinets, 35 of which were seven feet tall, another 35 being two feet tall, fifteen being eight feet tall, and the last five measuring approximately three feet tall. On top of that, approximately 200 doors were paneled, 110 drawers with drawer fronts were installed and about 150 adjustable shelves were put in. To top it all off, they installed self-closing doors and drawers with pre-finished maple throughout the entire interior.

George Papaheraklis, the business manager of FineCraft Contractors said, “Everyone worked very well as a team. My many thanks to our wonderful team of carpenters, painters and helpers!”

Sabine O’Hara, a past client, said, “FineCraft Contractors is a top quality operation. I have done multiple renovation projects with George and his team, including bathrooms, kitchens, addition, terrace, and in-law apartment. FineCraft has a great sense of aesthetics, great attention to detail, and the construction site is left impeccably clean every night. That’s why I am a return customer!”

Another past client, Sarah Hayes, stated, “As both architect and client, I was pleased with FineCraft Contractors. I found the crews to be hardworking and pleasant. With our project, George took a hands on approach from beginning to end, and collaborated well to help create what we envisioned for our home.”

George Papaheraklis is the founder of FineCraft Contractors, Inc., located in Gaithersburg, MD. Since 1985, FineCraft has been building houses, additions, kitchens, baths and more for discerning families. Their blog can be seen at https://finecraftcontractors.com/blog/ and they can be reached at 301-330-9191.