FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Landscaping:
- How much
does a design cost?
Depending upon your property
and the extent of your area, a design can cost $250
and up. Once a designer reviews the scope of the
project, a more exact estimate can be given to the client.
The final price for a design is figured based on
actual time spent on your drawing. Clients can then use that design
to phase in landscape during optimum planting months.
- How long does
a design take to complete?
Charlotte Groundskeepers
would encourage you to call months before your date
of desired completion. During peak Spring and Fall
planting seasons, our landscape designers may have
a slower turn around time on designs than anticipated.
Our ideal time frame from initial consultation to
design presentation to you is 4 to 6 weeks and is again based on seasonality
and the scope of the design.
- How much does installation cost?
Installation
costs vary widely due to the varying desired outcome
of our clientele. Cost variations can be based on
equipment needed to place large ball and burlap
trees/shrubs, grading and erosion issues, the ease
of getting our people and equipment to the site,
the size of the plant materials and the content of the soil where
roots systems and rock are present. In addition, we are glad to
present your plan to home owner associations and design review
committees for an hourly charge.
- How long does installation take
to complete?
The time line for installation is
based on the property terrain, accessibility, size
of the installation and Mother Nature. Installations
are weather dependant and can often times push an
installation into the next week. Weather can also wash away markings
for underground lines and having those remarked may take an additional
day or two. We ask for your flexibility and patience! When quoting
an installation time frame we like to say "the
week of" instead
of a specific date. Based on ideal weather and installation
size the time frame can range one to ten days; however,
we try our best to work within your schedule.
- Do
I need to be home during the installation phase?
No, we try to have all questions answered beforehand.
However, if you plan to be gone for an extended length
of time after installation an irrigation system,
water bags or arrangements to have someone water
in your absence is recommended and hinges upon the
success of your investment. Our staff will determine if customer
neglect or acts of God are apparent; if so the plant material warranty
for replacement is null and void. Please note: thorough watering
is the key to protecting your landscape investment.
- How do I know how to take care of the different plants?
Upon final
walk through of your landscape installation, the
Project Manager will be give you a care guide and
will be happy to answer any specific questions
at that time and in the future.
- What is the guarantee?
To protect your investment, we offer a one-year
conditional warranty on plants that we install. Plant
material neglect and acts of God are not covered in this warranty,
and the cause of damage will be determined by an educated landscape
staff member. With any successful landscape installation,
proper watering is of the utmost importance. A rain shower may not
be sufficient water for a root system trying to establish itself,
and a drip irrigation system may be worth considering
in order to protect your investment. Our warranty states that we
reserve the right to check on your plants through the year. In addition
we will fertilize your plants twice, and mulch your
beds once during that year. Prices for this maintenance service
are discussed with, and approved by each client in order to activate
your warranty.
Charlotte Groundskeepers, Inc. landscape installation
crew members are educated in proper planting procedures for varying
specimens, and take pride in acquiring outstanding plant material
from a variety of sources. Our buyers stay abreast of disease resistant
plants, and we know what types of trees, shrubs and
perennials do best in the Piedmont of North Carolina area. If a
plant is not looking good, please call our landscape office as soon
as possible, so we might take a look and be able to advise you on
the best course to take.
CONTACT US
The
Charlotte Groundskeepers, Inc.
P.O. Box 5481
Charlotte, NC 28299
Phone: (704) 231-6171
Fax: (704) 333-5079
E-Mail: anthonyf@charlottegroundskeepers.com
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