The process by which soil air is replaced by atmospheric air is called soil aeration. Soil air has higher concentrations of carbon dioxide and water vapor but less oxygen than atmospheric air due to the consumption of oxygen and production of carbon dioxide by soil organisms. The magnitude of difference depends on the rate of […]
October 26, 2012
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- Comments Off on Preventing a Backflow Device Freeze
If your sprinkler system has not yet been winterized, the upcoming freeze can cause serious damage to your backflow device. Here are three emergency measures you can take to stop your backflow from freezing. Option 1 – Heating Tape: Go to your local hardware store and purchase ‘Heating Tape’. Heating tape is essentially a heating […]
October 23, 2012
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- Comments Off on Deep Root Fertilization
The past couple of years have been hard on landscape plantings and mature shade trees. The extreme heat and drought conditions have pushed the trees to their limit. Save your trees and keep them healthy by using deep root fertilization. We can help! To learn more about deep root fertilization or to setup an appointment, […]
October 15, 2012
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- Comments Off on Electric Dog Fences
Are you looking for a fence to stop your dog from leaving your yard? Consider electric dog fences- a fence only your dog can ‘see’! At Allen Outdoor Solutions, we only install the highest quality fences at the most reasonable prices in the St. Louis area. Additionally, we minimize damage to your lawn during the […]
October 12, 2012
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- Comments Off on Rain Gardens
Over the past few years St. Louis has had long, dry, and hot summers. These summers have not been good for plant material. During the spring and the winter we receive plenty of rain fall. A lot of this rain fall ends up in the big rivers and is lost. Nowadays, we are able to […]
October 05, 2012
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- Comments Off on Core Aeration & Overseeding
For many years, professional golf course greens keepers have known that the secret to beautiful, dense turf is Fall Core Aeration & Over Seeding. What is Core Aeration & Over Seeding? Core aeration is the process of making thousands of small holes in your lawn. These holes reduce thatch and break up soil compaction. This […]
October 04, 2012
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- Sprinkler Systems
- Comments Off on Solar Sync for Irrigation Systems
The Hunter Solar Sync is a premium rain sensor and an ET system (evaprotranspiration) all-in-one. The Solar Sync will shut off your sprinkler system when it’s raining and prevent watering after rainfall. It will also automatically adjust the watering time based on the ET (Evaporation of water from the soil + usage of water by […]
October 04, 2012
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- Landscaping, Lawn Care
- Comments Off on Leaf Removal
Fall has started and the trees are starting to change colors. This means a few different things: school is back in session, football season has started, baseball season is ending, and the leaves are falling, but they cannot get up by themselves. We offer a variety of leaf removal options. For customers that live in […]
October 03, 2012
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- Landscaping, Lawn Care
- Comments Off on Fall/Winter Tree, Shrub, & Perennial Care
Fall and winter are the prime time for performing perennial maintenance and major tree care. This covers pruning, trimming down/back for the winter, and dividing the perennials. Our service would include having any dead, diseased or crossing-over tree branches removed, followed by structural pruning. Additionally, shrubs would be heavily pruned in what is called a […]
