Author Archives: Jim Pollock

Fall Landscape Installations in Atlanta

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Jim Pollock

It’s late September and Fall is here! What a great time of year; football, cool mornings and warm afternoons, and planting season. It is a great time to plan for your Fall/Winter landscape additions or enhancements. In my professional opinion, … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Installation | 4 Comments

Re-seed Your Fescue lawns Now—-Atlanta

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jim Pollock

It’s the second week of September. The summer heat is all but over. Now is the time to re-seed your Fescue lawn. September 15th is typically the date to begin your re-seeding in Atlanta and North Georgia. Now is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Maintenance | 3 Comments

Season Ending for Installation of Warm Season Sodded Lawns.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jim Pollock

Summer is almost over. The record heat of this summer in Atlanta and Georgia, is starting to back down a little. Believe it or not, Fall is just around the corner. Cooler daytime high temperatures are coming soon as are the refreshing cooler … Continue reading →

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Homebuilder Landscape & Streetscape Plans by Pollock & Associates, Inc.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jim Pollock

Pollock & Associates, Inc. has 29 years of experience working with Home-builders and Residential Developers in the Atlanta area and throughout Georgia. We started the company working with new home builders. Frequently we provide our Builder clients with a Landscape … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape and Hardscape Plans | 1 Comment

Fireplaces vs. Fire Pits in Atlanta Outdoor Living Areas.

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Jim Pollock

As many of you plan your Outdoor Living Area, a Fireplace or Fire Pit might be included. Here are a few ideas to consider when deciding which one to have. Both are very functional and enjoyable. There are, however, some real … Continue reading →

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Plan your Pool Area now for Winter Construction/May Opening

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jim Pollock

As an Atlanta Landscape Architect with (35) years of experience, I have been involved in many Residential Pool and Outdoor Living Area designs in the Atlanta Metro Area and across Georgia. Frequently it has been a “mad dash to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Swimming Pools and Outdoor Living Areas | 1 Comment

Advantages/Disadvantages of Lake, Well, or Stream Irrigation in Atlanta

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Jim Pollock

As the price of our water goes up in the Atlanta Metro Area, we all try to find ways to reduce our usage and the bill. One way some people do this is by tapping their irrigation system into a nearby … Continue reading →

Posted in Irrigation Consulting | 2 Comments

Apply fungicide on your fescue lawn, Atlanta.

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Jim Pollock

Summer is here and in full swing. Hot, humid days make for the perfect breeding environment for the fungi that attack Fescue lawns (as well as Bermuda and Zoysia) here in Atlanta. Very frequently our lawns in Georgia are over-watered … Continue reading →

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