Sunday, February 19, 2012

Hey Baby It's Cold Out There...


Winter's Chill
Brrr...Winter is truly here!  And sometimes it seems that there is not much going on out in our gardens. The leaves are gone; the grass is brown and we are huddled inside where it’s warm. However, looks can be deceiving. 



Under the sleepy brown cover of our lawns are roots that still need care. The dry winds of winter can be as withering as a hot summer day. A little attention to the health of your lawn in the winter can help strengthen it for a lovely spring and the test of summer. As a rule, one inch of water per week is a healthy watering regime. Just keep track of the rainfall and then supplement it with watering only when necessary. One sure way to know if your lawn needs watering is to test the softness of the soil. Use a stake or screwdriver to push into the ground. If the ground is getting dry, then it will be a little difficult to press through and you will know that it definitely time to water! 



Just as in the summer months, water your lawn and gardens in the early morning. This gives the sun time to do its job of drying the grass and plants so that you can avoid the growth of fungus. Remember that winter days are short. So early morning watering is most important during this time. 


Don’t forget your container plants. Unprotected container and garden plants are vulnerable to those drying winds as well. You can cover them with fabric on days that are particularly brutal. Never use plastic. The condensation at night can cause the vegetation to freeze and during the day, the radiant heat of the sun can burn them. 

Watch for more winter lawn and garden tips. If you need any help, just give us a call!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Celebrate With Us!




We are Color Burst Landscapes, one of Middle Tennessee's most respected and long standing landscaping companies.  It is our  25th anniversary and we are celebrating it with the release of "Everything Is Coming Up Color", our new communication platform that will include information on landscape architecture, seasonal color, community projects and events.

We believe that an anniversary is a perfect time to celebrate.  Throughout the year, our subscribers will receive special offers, opportunities and gifts.  We are looking forward to growing our readership and our reach to the Middle Tennessee community.

Our company was founded in 1987 by Joe Burns and provided seasonal color only. Mr. Burns expanded the operation to over 13 cities across the southeast.  In 2003, Frank Chalfont purchased the Tennessee operation and quickly grew Color Burst into a professional landscaping company providing full landscape services year round.  

Our  customers include both commercial and residential properties.  We are very active in the community, and our work has even been featured in the television show, Extreme Makeover.  You can view our burst of color throughout Middle Tennessee.  A display of over 400 hanging baskets will adorn downtown Nashville during the summer months.  Watch for them and enjoy!

Subscribe here to “Everything Is Coming Up Color” through the website at www.colorburstlandscapes.com and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ColorBurstLandscapes and Twitter @ColorBurstTenn.

Just a few of the services that we oFFER are:


  • Full service lawn care
  • Landscape design and installation
  • Seeding, sod and mulching
  • Fall and spring cleanups
  • Outdoor living areas
  • Landscapes Screens
  • Courtyards
  • Garden walls and structures
  • Water features
  • Drainage and grading work