No, I don't prefer weed blockers. Weed blockers work great for the first two years, but difficult to work with thereafter. More Info: Weed Blockers
I use a mix of client tools and my own. I provide my own protective gear. I enjoy having clients that have a shed with all the tools I need because it enables me to walk to the client's home. But, I drive as needed.
No. Client is expected to dispose of yard waste. However, I have a lot of tips for managing yard waste. For a small cost, you can order a second yard waste bin for a fixed period of time. I can efficiently cut branches so they cleanly fit in yard waste bin. If you're on good terms with your neighbor, sometimes they'll let you use a half empty yard waste bin. Lastly, you can designate an area in your yard to store yard waste for weekly removal over time. In a pinch, I've been known to take a contractor bag or two for removal.
No. I don't install irrigation. I advise though that your irrigation specialist install drip irrigation for efficient water use and to code (12"-18" below grade) so Landscape Maintainers don't hit the lines when removing tap roots. More Info: Irrigation.
Other than directing customers to nurseries that offer waterwise plants, I don't steer customers toward any specific plants. A few of my favorites: Mojave Sage, Yarrow, Apache Plume, Fernbush, Lavender, Scarlet Globe Mallow, Salvia, Butterfly Bush. Instead, I know a local landscape designer that's knowledgeable of high desert biodiversity. I'd be happy to provide his contact information.
Yes, and converting to xeriscape is what I recommend to all my clients because it's a penny wise and pound foolish not to. When I have the opportunity to convert an established non-xeriscape landscape, I try to do so in phases and choose edging and materials wisely.
Quiet gardening involves a non-mechanized approach to gardening, meaning no power tools. (My neighbor coined this term. ) More Info: Quiet Gardening.
Roses are new to me. I've watched some Youtube videos, but I'm still in training when it comes to roses. If you know, you're welcome to train me. I will say that I feel roses and prone to elm infiltration, so I recommend 3' clearance under roses.
No, but I'm not opposed to using them if the situation demands. In my experience, getting at a weed's taproot and pulling weeds before they flower is far more effective than routine herbicide use. I've tried Roundup in a small test case, and there were survivors nonetheless, so I don't see the value of Roundup in general. More Info: Herbicides.
No, sorry. I'm just not strong and tall as a logger nor do I have the safety equipment necessary. Besides, it's best to hire a true aborist.
No. Elm saplings, however, I do remove. As a tip, I've removed 5-year old trees on my own property without specilized equipment by removing all branches with a sawsall, cutting trunk down to 4' height, soaking trunk with water day before, then straping trunk to truck hitch and giving it some gas 4-5 times before trunk comes out, rootball and all. Obviously this only works if the location of the tree is accessible my truck. In that case, use a Hi-Lift Farm Jack as shown in Video #1, Video #2, or Video #3.
But, I can help you plant them!