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Maintenance Schedule

Blue Ribbon's Maintenance Schedule

We follow a general maintenance schedule, as outlined below. Each property is unique, and your individualized schedule may have variations. Our Maintenance Schedule is as follows:

Evapo-Transpiration Calculation System

Our Evapo-Transpiration program can cut your summer water bill by 30%!

10 Years of Service

- a special note of thanks from Hans

We at Blue Ribbon are excited and thankful to have reached our 10th year!

Overwatering Your Lawn

Overwatering can damage your lawn. Grass plants that aren't allowed to dry out...

Snow Removal - Boise, Nampa, Meridian, Eagle, Caldwell, Idaho

Commericial Snow Removal for Ada County, Canyon County

Commercial Snow Removal services for the Treasure Valley for all sized jobs.

Commercial Snow Removal Services Boise Idaho

Each winter we provide reliability, safety, and peace of mind for many businesses, and we'd be pleased to add your organization to our route this winter.

Letter from Trellis H.O.A.

"The Trellis [neighborhood] has never looked better. Because you have the ability to service all our needs, we no longer had mowing crews, fertilizing companies, and sprinkler companies. Blue Ribbon provided all three.

"Stay off the Grass"?! How long?

Q. How long do I have to stay off area after it has been sprayed?

A. Most chemical spray products shoapprw on the label the EPA message for humans and pets to “stay off of sprayed surfaces until the sprays have dried.” Weather can have a dramatic impact on that time frame -- e.g. a lawn that is fertilized in 90 degree weather may be dry in 15 minutes, whereas trees sprayed in late February with a 45 degree high may take most of the day. Certain products have more stringent regulations, and some of our organic treatments are safe directly after the application. Our technician will recommend the appropriate timeframe, but as a rule of thumb “Stay Off Till Dry.”

How can I get rid of the thistle in my lawn?

Q. How can I get rid of the thistle in my lawn?

A. Call a professional. Seriously. Thistle, morning glory (field bind weed), and white top (hoary cress) are three of the most difficult weeds to control in our area. Due to the nature of their rooting system, pulling them is futile, very few over-the-counter products are strong enough to have an effect. Even pros will need at least one growing season to have a lasting impact on these types of deep-rooted perennial weeds.

Do I have to blowout my sprinklers?

Q. It hasn’t been as cold the last couple of years? Can I get away with not blowing out my sprinklers?

A. Around here, you need to have the lines cleared every year. Imagine sprinkler blowouts as an insurance policy for your underground irrigation system. Let's say the average six zone system costs $3500, and the average blowout costs $35. So for a nominal 1% fee you insure that when you fire up your sprinklers next spring they work.

Letter from Nampa Christian

"I wanted to say thank you for all the time, resources, and coordination that Blue Ribbon supplied for the NCHS workday... Your company definitely went the extra mile for NCHS

2008 Spring Newsletter

Read our 2008 Spring Newsletter

2008 Summer Newsletter

Read our 2008 Summer Newsletter

Crossroad's Mug 'n' Muffin '09

Thanks everyone for letting me talk about general Landscaping and Gardening practices at this year's Mug 'n' Muffin at Crossroads Church.

Here's a copy of the presentation handouts:

Notes:

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When is the best time to prune my Roses?

Q. When is the best time to prune my Roses?

A. For our area, around the first part of April. Pruning earlier than this will induce too much growth that will not be cold hardy for the freezing night time temperatures. I know it is hard but those of us with spring fever will have to be patient.