The following is an outline of seasonal maintenance based on standards created by Terrapin Landscapes professional horticulture staff. Standard practices for property maintenance are defined below. All work will be scheduled at the recommendation of Terrapin’s Director of Horticulture unless otherwise requested by the client in advance.
All work will be invoiced on a time and material basis at the rate of $75.00/hour. Materials commonly used during the growing season may include, but are not limited to fertilizer, mulch, compost and garden stakes. Yard waste will be removed from the property and a dump fee will be invoiced accordingly.
Invoices are created monthly and sent on the 5th of the following month. Terms are net 30. Late payments may interrupt service. Credit cards are accepted upon request for amounts under $3,000. Services renew each year automatically. Cancellation of services must be received in writing via email. Services will be cancelled by the end of the day that notice is received, and a final invoice will be generated.
Services outside of the standards defined below will be discussed with the client prior to being executed. This would include design work, new plant installation, removing and replacing plants, annual color plantings, bulb plantings, holiday décor, tree work, and pest control services. Extra services may be requested by the client or may be recommended and presented to the client by Terrapin.
Terrapin uses professional subcontractors to perform pest control services, lawn fertilization programs, tree work and irrigation work. Proposals for any of these services can be produced as requested, or at the recommendation of Terrapin Horticultural Staff. Annual lawn and pest control programs, once approved, will be renewed each year.
Spring Clean-up Leaf and Stick Cleanup Remove driveway and path stone from lawn and gardens
Spring Garden Clean-up / Mulch Prep Finish cutting back any perennials left for Winter interest Prune trees and shrubs as needed Prune any winter damage from trees and shrubs Pull any early emerging weeds Remove excess mulch build up Edge beds (if needed) Re-burry and pin down drip irrigation that has become exposed Fertilize and apply pre-emergent weed control
Mulching Redefine bed edges Spread mulch, compost, or combination to maximum depth of 2-3”
Bi-Weekly or Monthly Maintenance Weeding Deadheading Keeping the bare areas of beds free of sticks and debris Pruning Fertilizing Cutting back plants as needed Dividing/transplanting plant material as needed
Fall Bed Clean-up Cutting back perennials to appropriate heights Some pruning
Fall Clean-up Leaf and stick clean up Final Mow
By signing below, you acknowledge receipt and understanding of Terrapin practices. All communication regarding maintenance of your property should be directed to Siri Ames, Director of Horticulture, at siri@terrapinlandscapes.com or 207-967-0379.
