LANDSCAPING SERVICES PROVIDED BY MONARCH
Monarch provides landscaping services for residential homes, residential
communities (including condominiums and apartments), neighborhood entrance
and common areas (we work with HOA's), commercial buildings, corporate
headquarters, retail centers, health care facilities and industrial parks.
Maintenance Services
Monarch Landscape Company is the right choice for all your maintenance needs.
Our philosophy centers around customer service. We strive to create long-lasting relationships with our maintenance clients. We will create a custom program around the services that you need on your property. Our employees are green industry professionals that treat your property with care.
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Installation Services
Monarch Landscape Company has the expertise to install your landscape project. Your landscape installation is an important investment. We have the staff and experience to guarantee great results. Our philosophy centers around customer service. We strive to keep our customers involved through out the installation process. This approach eliminates problems as a project proceeds and results in a happy client.
Along with providing excellent care in planning the landscape design and installing any garden systems; we have valuable partnerships with garden centers that allows us to create landscapes with quality products, seasonal flowers, plants and turf. Designing with quality, cultivates quality!
We provide the following installation services:
Custom program - We currently have over 90 maintenance clients. They all have custom built agreements based upon their budget and maintenance needs.
This is how it works: We will walk around your property with you to learn about your specific maintenance needs. We will then sit down together and talk about pricing. Once we have all the information necessary, we will draft an agreement that will meet your budget and your properties maintenance needs. The most important aspect of this process is setting realistic expectations for the amount work that will be done per service based on the agreed upon budget. We have found that our clients who have a great understanding of the service they receive as it correlates with the price they pay are the happiest!
Our employees are green industry professionals - At Monarch Landscape Company we strive to create a professional environment. You can be sure that the crew leader on your property is an industry professional. We currently have 5 employees on staff who have earned their Bachelors of Science in Horticulture. We have 2 employees on staff who have previously owned successful landscape businesses. All of our employees in management positions go through training and continuing education in our field. This is our profession and we take it seriously!
Bed maintenance - Leaves, weeds, and all debris will be removed from bed spaces on each visit. Any disturbed mulch due to heavy rains or other reasons will be re-distributed. If additional mulch is needed to maintain the beds appropriately it will be applied during the following service.
Mulch applications - Monarch applies mulch to all of our properties in late winter. Once all leaves are removed from the property, and any necessary dormant pruning is complete we will edge all of your bed spaces and apply new mulch. This gives your property a great appearance in late winter when everything is dormant. We will apply all kinds of mulch based on the customer's needs. However, we prefer to use shredded pine, soil conditioner, or pine straw.
Perennial Garden Maintenance - Monarch will maintain your current perennial gardens on a per service basis. This includes deadheading perennials and annuals, monitoring for common insect/disease problems, and identifying any nutrient deficiencies and treating. Monarch will cut back all perennials in the autumn once the growing season has ended. All garden areas will be cared for in a manner that results in their highest performance for the client. Monarch will work with the client creatively, and make suggestions on the direction of the gardens, using our knowledge of new and existing plant material on the market, the use of different color schemes, design ideas, and anything else that the client would like to happen on the property.
Rose Maintenance - All Roses on the property will be cared for in the following manner. Roses will be pruned and deadheaded according the needs of the specific species and cultivar (i.e. a climbing Rose will be pruned to grow in its environment completely different than a miniature rose). Roses will be put on a spray program starting in April. They will be sprayed as needed throughout the growing season. Roses will be fertilized with Rosetone during the growing season. Roses will be winterized by building a small mound of mulch around the base of the plant to protect from the elements in the winter.
Insect and Disease Control - At Monarch we are licensed bonded, certified by the State of Tennessee to apply pesticides on your property. Our Charter number is #4204. Our crew leaders are trained to identify insect and disease problems affecting your plant material that are common in Middle Tennessee. Once the problem is identified we will treat appropriately. Monarch Landscape Company practices Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
IPM is an environmentally friendly approach to the use of chemicals on your property. Our desire is to use primarily organic solutions to plant problems and chemicals only when needed, and to alternate treatments which keeps pest resistant levels down. IPM is also defined as: a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.
Plant fertilization program - At Monarch we recommend fertilizing all of your shrubs, trees, perennials and annuals throughout the year. We can put together a fertilization program for your property that will result in happy healthy plants. Plants have a much higher resistance to all types of disease when they are healthy and receiving all the minerals and nutrients they were designed for!
Turfcare Management Program - Monarch manages our client's turf through our specifically designed 5 cycle turfcare management program. This program keeps your lawn healthy and weed free. We are constantly looking at the latest ways to manage turf efficiently. Turfcare is truly a science. Proper water management is also crucial for success. At Monarch we are licensed, bonded, certified by the State of Tennessee to treat your turf. Our Charter number is #4204. Our crew leaders are trained to identify insect and disease problems affecting your turf that are common in Middle Tennessee. Once the problem is identified we will treat appropriately. Monarch Landscape Company practices Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is an environmentally friendly approach to the use of chemicals on your property. Our desire is to use primarily organic solutions to plant problems and chemicals only when needed, and to alternate treatments which keeps pest resistant levels down. IPM is also defined as: a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks.
Aerating and overseeding turf - Most turf in Middle Tennessee is Southern Fescue. Southern Fescue lawns need to be rejuvenated once a year through overseeding. By combining plug aeration with overseeding and a starter fertilizer each fall you can expect to have a nice Fescue lawn year after year. With proper watering you can expect good germination after two weeks.
- We will thoroughly aerate your yard
- We will apply a high quality Fescue seed
- We will apply a starter fertilizer high in phosphorus to promote root growth after germination
If you have an irrigation system:
- We will flag all irrigation heads before starting
- We will remove all irrigation head flags once seeding is complete
- We will re-program your irrigation clock to water your turf for a short period of time twice a day until germination has occurred
- We will program your clock back to normal watering after new seed is established
If you do not have an irrigation system we will schedule your seeding in October. This will allow for cooler conditions that are recommended for better germination when relying on rain for watering.
Mowing, Edging, Weed Trimming - We mow a lot of grass at Monarch! We do not put huge mowers on small properties. We have many different types of mowers for all applications. We raise and lower our blade heights based on your variety of turf. We will edge your beds and curbs only as needed to prevent "trenches" from developing, and we will trim all areas that our mowers will not reach as needed.
Leaf Removal - Once your leaves begin to fall Monarch will remove them on a weekly basis. We use rakes, backpack blowers and mowers to remove and mulch your leaves. Most properties will have all leaves removed by the middle of January.
Pruining Services - Monarch will appropriately prune all shrubs on your property. We are not addicted to power sheers! We are addicted to our hand pruners! There are certain shrubs such as Privet and Manhattan Euonomous that do respond well to power sheers. However we hand prune many varieties of shrubs. We also keep a sharpened pair of Japanese Sheers on our trucks for detailed sheering on topiaries and Boxwoods if needed.
Ground Cover / Vine Control - Monarch will maintain any ground covers and vines on your property such as Ivy, Monkey Grass, Euonomous, and Wysteria by pruning back off any hardscape, bed, trees or turf areas. Monkey Grass will be cut back during February.
Seasonal Flowers (fall and spring annuals, bulbs) - All annual color beds will be planted twice a year once in the spring and once in the fall. The soil in these beds will be amended as needed to achieve maximum performance during each growing season from the annuals. All annual bed design and color schemes will be discussed and agreed upon before installation. Throughout the growing season the annual color beds will be fertilized, deadheaded, and pinched back as needed. All bulbs will be planted in the fall after the pansies have been planted.
Irrigation system maintenance and water management - Your maintenance crew leader at Monarch will monitor and manage your irrigation system throughout the year. Changes will be made to the program on your clock based on weather and plant needs. Our desire is to keep your water bill down while providing proper water for your plants. If any issues occur with your system such as a broken head, faulty valve, or leaky pipe, your crew leader will notify our irrigation tech and we will come out and repair your system.
Irrigation system repair - If any issues occur with your system such as a broken head, faulty valve, or leaky pipe, your crew leader will notify our irrigation tech and we will come out and repair your system. Monarch can also winterize your system in December and start it up again in the spring.
Water Feature Maintenance - Monarch can maintain any water features that you have on your property. This service includes cleaning filters as necessary, skimming, treating for algae, placing water plants in the spring and lowering them to the bottom of the ponds in the fall. We will also feed fish as requested. Any additional services including cleaning, electrical/plumbing/filter and pump problems will be handled by one of our installation crews.
Tree care - We have relationships established with the best Arborists in Nashville. If you have are having plant health issues with trees or need regular maintenance we can manage that process for you to make sure that your trees are being cared for properly
Litter removal - Monarch will remove any litter from your property. If you live on a busy street and litter is a daily or weekly problem we will build time into our agreement that allows for litter removal.
Design: We offer comprehensive landscape design at Monarch Landscape Company. We are proud to use Troy Marden as our primary designer. Troy Marden is gaining notoriety as a top authority on gardening and its related subjects. From his work as a designer, to his popularity as a co-host of Nashville Public Television's Volunteer Gardener and his appearances in numerous local, regional and national gardening magazines, to lecturing at trade shows and gardening events around the country, Troy has taken what began as a childhood dream and turned it into a career that has taken him throughout North America and around the globe. Visit Troy B. Marden Designs at www.troybmarden.com
Landscape installation: Monarch can has access to a large variety of plant material. We can install any size plant for you from small annuals to large trees. Most designs incorporate many of the installation services that we offer. Our ability to offer a turnkey installation solution allows for very competitive pricing.
Irrigation system installation: Monarch will design and install any size irrigation system. We proudly offer a one year warranty on all irrigation system components. If any irrigation head, nozzle, or valve fails in the first year we will replace it for free. We are constantly educating ourselves in the latest water conservation technology. As more and more water restrictions become reality we are in a position to build irrigation systems that will meet any conservation guidelines.
Landscape lighting: Monarch can meet your landscape lighting needs. We design, install, and maintain high quality low voltage outdoor lighting using only the best components available. We will meet with the home owner after the sun sets and place the lights. Once everything has been approved we will install the system. We proudly offer a one year warranty on all lighting system components. If any bulb, fixture, or connection fails in the first year we will replace it for free.
Retaining wall installation: Monarch can design and install a wide variety of retaining and decorative walls. We can use many different materials based on the client's need. We primarily use Belgard retaining wall systems. We also use natural stone, railroad ties, an cinder block walls that have a decorative veneer applied. http://www.belgard.biz/
Patio installation: Monarch can design and install a wide variety of patios and outdoor living spaces. We can use many different materials based on the client's desire. We primarily use Belgard paver products. We also use natural stone and stamped concrete. http://www.belgard.biz/
Water feature installation: Monarch can design and install a wide variety of water features from a small Urn to large waterfall. We can install Koi ponds with cascading waterfalls or pondless waterfalls that require much less maintenance. We can use natural stone or create an "infinity" or "sheer" look. We use many different materials based on the client's desire. We use high quality pumps and filters that are made for professional applications.
Drainage system installation: Monarch has the expertise to correct most drainage issues that are typical on properties in middle Tennessee. We will come out and shoot grade with a laser transit to determine where the issue is occurring. We can then design a drainage solution that will solve your particular problem. Sometimes that involves the installation of French drains or catch basins. Other times it just involves moving dirt around and changing the water flow direction.
Grade work: Monarch has the ability to complete rough or finish grades on job sites.
