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Comment on Boulders in Atlanta Landscapes by David Miller

David Miller — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:32:20 +0000

Incorporating boulders into the design is one Jim’s strengths and one of our favorite features in our project. By positioning the rock and then contouring the slope around the stone, Jim creates a weathered, natural look that mimics what you might see along a mountain side or beside a stream.

Comment on Fireplaces vs. Fire Pits in Atlanta Outdoor Living Areas. by Rick Beaulieu

Rick Beaulieu — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:48:33 +0000

Extremely helpful when trying to plan your outdoor living space. Jim – you were right again.

Thanks!

Comment on Maintenance 101: Two Ways to Maintain Crape Myrtles by Ben Elliott

Ben Elliott — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:07:50 +0000

I have a multi-trunk crepe in my yard that I prune every other year so I can get a big nice canopy on it and I feel by pruning it bi-yearly, I can still get a big canopy and also can allow air flow to get through the canopy and keep the crepe happy and not overgrown.

Comment on Warm Winter = Pre-Emergent Need for Atlanta Lawns by Ben Elliott

Ben Elliott — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:05:10 +0000

you are exactly right Jim. Another bit of advice with pansies is because of the warm, wet weather Jim has mentioned, many pansies are developing fungus’. Pansies thrive in dryer, colder conditions so it is important to put a fungicide on them and some fertilizer to get them through this weather. Also if you are fighting off rabbits and deer, instead of spending all that money on nets and deer off, a great cheap method is going to Home Depot and applying Blood Meal to your flowers and plants every 3 to 4 weeks and they won’t be touched.

Comment on Boulders in Atlanta Landscapes by Ben Elliott

Ben Elliott — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:01:39 +0000

I agree totally Ernie. Boulders can transform a landscape into a one of a kind. Boulders that Jim many of times hand picks himself really make people stop and think they are in the mountains or they have been there since the beginning of time. Many landscape designers and installers forget that boulders are suppose to look that they have been there and the landscape was designed around the boulders…not just stuck on top of the ground like an after thought.

Comment on Boulders in Atlanta Landscapes by Ernie Fahrnbauer

Ernie Fahrnbauer — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:36:59 +0000

I have been fortunate over the past several years to be a part of Jim’s installation team, and one thing I can say that really sets his landscape designs apart from others is his naturalistic use of boulders. Beautiful boulders strategically placed, especially ones with a lot of character and covered in lichen, can be the absolute wow factor in a landscape. With over 30 years experience in landscape installation, I can easily say that there is no one that comes close to Jim’s eye for boulders and placement in a design to make it stand in a class of its own!

Comment on Advantages/Disadvantages of Lake, Well, or Stream Irrigation in Atlanta by Bill Winn

Bill Winn — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:07:45 +0000

I really like your web site! We are developing our landscape as resources become available and especially appreciate the suggestions and great photos of plants suitable for our area. Thanks for the advice!

Comment on Re-seed Your Fescue lawns Now—-Atlanta by John

John — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:45:51 +0000

Too many people do not prepare the ground before seeding. Glad you are letting them know great information!

Comment on Maintenance Consulting Services at Pollock & Associates, Inc. by John

John — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:42:36 +0000

I was wondering how to get my holly back into great shape. It has grown too large and has begun to over power the area and other plants near it. Thanks!

Comment on Fall Landscape Installations in Atlanta by Chris Cox

Chris Cox — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:09:42 +0000

I have provided landscaping for a number of jobs for Pollock and Associates and I could not be more pleased to work with these very Professional Architects. If you want a designed plan drawn suited to your particular needs, this is the company to use. I look forward to working with them for many years to come. Impressed with consistent quality on every plan.