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Spring Cleanup WNY

SPRING CLEANUP IN BUFFALO & WNY -------------------------------------------------     Time to start thinking about spring cleanup around your property. We all know what the winter months leave behind in the Buffalo NY area and how much there is to clean up after a Western NY winter. Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC will have your property looking spring fresh and ready for summer.     LEARN MORE: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com/seasonal-cleanup.html     Residential Lawn Cleanup WNY: Sinatra’s Landscaping provides residential lawn and landscaping services to residents of Amherst, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Depew, Grand Island, Kenmore, Lewiston, Lockport, Niagara Falls, Williamsville and most other areas of WNY.     LEARN MORE: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com/lawn-maintenance.html     Commercial lawn and landscaping: With over 20 years of experience and a professional crew, Sinatra’s Landscaping will handle all your commercial property lawn maintenance and landscaping needs.     LEARN MORE: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com/commercial-landscaping-services.html     Sinatra's landscaping & Snowplowing LLC Phone: 716-998-1225 Visit Us: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com       #LandscapersBuffaloNY

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Salting Service Contractor

Benefits of Hiring a Professional Salting Service Contractor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------           Why Employ Professional Salting Services:Every commercial property that has parking areas, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, and walkways are required by the local ordinances to keep these areas clear and free from ice during the harsh winters.      Western New York (WNY) and especially those areas in the Great Lakes region are severely affected by ice and snow often resulting in injury.      Study after study shows that the use of ice melting products plays a significant role in preventing slips and falls.         READ MORE: Snow Plowing       ------------------------------------------------------------------------------        The use of ice melting products, such as road salt for these areas is an integral component of the Complete Salting Services at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC and an important part of the overall snow removal plan.           READ MORE: Snow Plowing Contractor         ------------------------------------------------------------------------------        However the use of a de-icer like road salt and other de-icing products requires a high level of understanding as to their proper use.     The areas of a commercial property that vehicles and pedestrians traverse are made  up of a variety of materials and typically require that different products be applied depending on the  makeup of the surface it is being applied to.      For example, a product that works well for a parking area may not be appropriate for a sidewalk. Lawns, trees, shrubs and even flower beds must be taken into consideration when using any of the commercial de-icers available today as rock salt can be harmful to these areas.           READ MORE: Snow Removal       ------------------------------------------------------------------------------           Other variables that must be considered include the current temperatures, forecasted weather conditions, time of day, and the type and severity of expected storms and so on.      Condominiums, apartment complexes, medical facilities, office parks, and other commercial properties have a responsibility to address the hazards that ice covered surfaces present on their property.      A de-icing plan for sidewalks, parking areas, walkways, entrances and so on should already be in place that handles the inevitable icy surface conditions that a winter in Western NY brings.           READ MORE: Professional Ice Management       Your business needs the Complete Salting and De-icing Services from Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC in order to conform to the local ordinances as well as to be protected from civil liability that may result from slips and falls.    Call the experts today at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC and get your complete salting and de-icing plan in place.   Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC has over 20 years' experience dealing with snow and ice in the Buffalo and Western New York area.       ------------------------------------------------------------------------------       CALL THE EXPERTS IN WNY, SINATRA'S SNOW PLOWING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com/snow-removal.html 

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Sidewalks, Walkways, Parking Areas, & Parking Lots

Article: Why Clearing Sidewalks, Walkways, Parking Areas, & Parking Lots is Important  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------       Why Clearing Sidewalks, & Parking Lots is Important:Every commercial property consists of sidewalks, walkways, parking areas, parking lots, thoroughfares and other areas that the general public needs safe access.    Keeping these areas free of snow and ice is important not only to those trying to enter or exit the property but also reduces liability due to slips and falls.         READ MORE: Salting and De-Icing       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------       Be Prepared:Clearing the surfaces of a commercial property takes advance planning. It means knowing what the different surfaces are made of, how they will be treated before and after plowing, which ones need to be cleared and where the snow will be plowed to and finally whether or not large volumes of snow will need to be removed from the property because of any possible space limitations.    The areas of the property that need to stay free of ice and snow will require marking and any issues concerning obstructions, parking barriers, removable speed bumps and so on need to be addressed.      The professionals at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC have over 20 years experience in snow removal from commercial properties in Western NY and will work with every business to resolve any such issues.         READ MORE: Snow Plowing       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------        Having A Plan:Having a plan may be a good idea but what is needed is the right plan for your commercial property. A plan that is simply based on a guy with a snow plow on his truck coming through during a snow event is not a plan.      In recent years the commercial property owner’s exposure to liability for failure to have the proper snow removal plan in place has increased.    Even something as simple as non-commercial equipment being used to try to clear the commercial areas described above can increase your exposure to civil liability.      A department store snow thrower might be just fine for your home driveway but in commercial applications, commercial, professional grade gear is required to properly do the work.    The pros at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC only use heavy duty, professional equipment when removing snow and ice. They also have the backup equipment and experienced professionals working behind the scenes keeping their gear in top working condition.    With a snow removal plan for your sidewalks, walkways, parking areas, parking lots and entrances from Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC comes over 20 years' of expert training and experience in snow removal on commercial properties in the WNY area.      Sinatra’s has the right gear and professionally trained staff for the perfect snow removal plan on your commercial property.       READ MORE: Snow Removal       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------         Local Ordinances: Most cities, towns and villages REQUIRE property owners to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways and thoroughfares after a snow event.   The civil liabilities for slips and falls that result in injury caused by snow and ice covered areas described above become the responsibility of the property owner.      Taking into account that there are law firms that specialize in injuries resulting from accidental slips and falls only confirms that these areas must be kept free of snow and ice.    Another part of the proper snow removal plan is to make certain that the contractor handling the snow removal on your property conforms to ALL local and state ordinances.      The professionals at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC come fully trained, licensed and insured for snow removal operations on commercial properties in the entire Western NY area.      Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC carries with them all the required documentation, including licenses, permits and insurance certificates that your city, town or village may require for snow removal operations at your commercial property and are available upon request.       READ MORE: Ice Management       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------       Call the company with the right snow removal plan for your entire commercial property.    Call the professionals with decades of experience in snow removal in the Western New York area.      Call Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC. CALL THE EXPERTS AT SINATRA’S SNOW PLOWING LLC Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: Sinatra’s

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A SNOW PLOWING COMPANY

When winter arrives there’s no avoiding what mother nature has in store for us in Western New York.  Keeping commercial properties such as assisted living facilities, condominiums, apartment complexes, large lots, industrial parks medical facilities or any commercial property free from snow and ice can be a very time consuming task.     Not only is there the logistics of clearing all the snow and ice, you also need to make sure the surfaces are properly treated so they stay ice free. Commercial properties need to be open for business and not bogged down by snow and ice.   Then there’s the equipment expense together with the time and cost of maintaining that equipment as well. As a commercial property owner you need to know that when the snow falls, a professional team will be there to clear it.     You need to hire a professional snow plowing company for that.  Fortunately the team at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC has the equipment and experienced staff to keep your driveways, parking lots and walkways clear all winter long.       READ More: Professional Snow Removal     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------       Why Hire A Professional Snow Plowing Company like Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC?       Experience: When it comes to snow plowing, few things are better than decades of experience. With over 20 years’ experience in the snow plowing business, Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC is the company you want.   Because snow plowing is more than just pushing snow around with a truck.   Some commercial properties have an in-house maintenance staff but generally speaking, keeping ahead of a snow storm requires the skills of a professional like the ones at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC.         ---------------------------------------------------------------------------         Regulations: Local governments have regulations as to where snow can even be plowed to. Will your staff be familiar with these regulations? Will they stay current with regulations as they change from season to season? The pros at Sinatra’s will.         READ MORE: Ice Management     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------         Equipment Cost: The experts at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC use professional grade equipment for their work. They also have backup equipment and experienced people working behind the scenes keeping that equipment in top working order.     Anyone who has tried keeping the snow off a lot during a storm knows, the equipment is going to take a beating and it will break down.   Having a professional snow plowing company doing the work takes the cost of equipment and equipment maintenance off your balance sheet.         ---------------------------------------------------------------------------         Time: The thing about winter storms is they do not operate on your time schedule, they don’t make appointments. They come and go as they please, day or night.   Usually taking their time about moving on out of the Western New York area, especially when it is a lake effect snow storm.     Most commercial properties do not have the staff to handle a day’s long storm. When the experienced professionals arrive at your property, time is not a factor because plowing snow is what they are trained to do, it’s what they do all winter long.         READ MORE: Complete Salting & De-Icing Service       ---------------------------------------------------------------------------         Liability: Some localities require that any company that does snow plowing within their jurisdiction be licensed and/or insured. As a commercial property owner you need to know that you are fully protected.     When you hire a professional snow plowing company like Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC you get a company that is fully insured and fully licensed.   Additionally, they will carry all permits and other required paperwork needed in your city, town or village.       READ MORE: Sidewalks - Parking Areas     ---------------------------------------------------------------------------         Reliability: In business it is always best to hire the professionals because they know what they are doing. It is no different when it comes to snow plowing. Just because someone has a truck with a plow on the front does not mean they know how to plow snow.     When hiring a professional snow plowing company you’re also hiring “reliability”. Because when it snows, you really need someone that will show up and know how to plow snow.         ---------------------------------------------------------------------------         Call the snow plowing professionals with more than 20 years’ experience plowing snow in the Western New York area.Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC   Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com/snow-plowing.html                      

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ICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Professional Ice Management Services: Ice Storm To Arrive After Weekend Long Arctic Blast read the Headlines Residents of the Western NY area have seen that in the news too many times. A massive winter storm hits Western New York and along the Great Lakes on a Monday night and into Tuesday. At times like this the usual train of thought is to “stay indoors” - But, as a commercial property owner that is not an option.    At times like this the professionals working in ice management have already been hard at work preparing the commercial properties they serve because they know is headed their way. The trained experts at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC know that what is needed is to prepare ahead of time for an event like the one described above.           READ MORE: Professional Snow Plowing         -----------------------------------------------------------------------------       Ice Management Planning: Like many things today, it comes down to planning. As the old saying goes, no one plans to fail, they simply fail to plan. Thinking about what should be done while the surfaces of your commercial property become covered in ice is a sure plan for disaster. Not to mention liability.    Having an ice management plan in place before a big ice storm hits is key to a successful ice management strategy. Executing a professional ice management plan is what the pros at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC do as  just one part of their ice management services for your commercial property.           READ MORE: Professional Snow Removal         -----------------------------------------------------------------------------       The Right Equipment: A good plan is great to have in place, but without the proper gear for the task, your business will be fighting a losing battle against what mother nature will throw at you all winter long.      For commercial properties such as apartment complexes, condominiums, office parks, medical facilities and other commercial properties; “ice management” consists of more than someone spreading some rock salt from a coffee can at a buildings entrance.      Instead, it is the trained professionals with commercial grade ice management equipment applying the correct products to the parking areas, sidewalks, and entrances that provides safe passage for everyone, and at the same time protecting your business from the liability that results from costly slips and falls.     Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC knows that their customer's commercial properties have to stay open and safe,  and free from ice and snow. The expert staff of Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC continually monitors the weather conditions, standing at the ready to execute the ice management plan for your commercial property.              -----------------------------------------------------------------------------           Road Salt: When used at the right time, and under the right conditions road salt is absolutely the most cost effective means of keeping surfaces free from snow and ice. But conditions are not always right for road salt.    A variety  of commercial products are available today for the professional with regards to proper ice management.  The expert staff of Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC are highly trained in the use of the various commercial de-icing products available only to Commercial Ice Management contractors.        These professionals are always taking into consideration the surfaces to be treated, weather conditions and the amount of product required for any particular application.   In professional ice management knowing when, what, and how much to apply is just as important as knowing when not to apply.           READ MORE: Professional Salting Service         -----------------------------------------------------------------------------       Liability: Did you know that ice covered surfaces are considered a legal hazard. So what is your ice management plan? Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC will help you with a proactive ice management plan for your commercial property.           READ MORE: Sidewalks - Parking Areas            -----------------------------------------------------------------------------           So don’t wait until the last minute to call in the experts. Call the experts with over 20 years’ experience in ice management: Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC.      Call WNY’s Professional Ice Management Team at:Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com

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Snow Removal Contractor

Why Hire a Professional Snow Removal Contractor: -------------------------------------------------------------------------     The average annual snowfall in Buffalo, NY is over 90 inches and even higher elsewhere along the Great Lakes.  That’s 7 ½ feet of snow on average every year in Western New York (WNY) and just about every business  will need some form of snow removal services.   For apartment buildings, condominiums, office parks, and other commercial properties that’s a lot of snow,  and let's face it; you’re probably going to find great difficulty handling it with a shovel or a snow thrower.    Business properties of all types where access is essential need the services of an expert when it comes to snow removal.    The National Weather Service describes a blizzard as “large amounts of falling or blowing snow with winds in excess of 35 MPH and visibility of less than 0.25 miles for more than three hours." Residents of Western New York, have seen their fair share of what the National Weather Service calls a “blizzard”.  And, as a commercial property owner you know that in those conditions calling the experts like Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC to keep your property open is essential.       READ MORE: Professional Snow Plowing        -------------------------------------------------------------    

   Planning: Being prepared to clear the surfaces of a commercial property takes planning, and every property is different.  The experts at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC come with decades of experience in snow removal at commercial properties.    From parking areas, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, and entrances, the experts at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC can walk you through a plan that will be designed to keep your property open all winter long.         -------------------------------------------------------------        Insurance/Regulations: Experts in snow removal services become experts for a reason: They do everything the correct way. This means they follow the rules when it comes to insurance and also to all state and local regulations.     The team at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC is fully trained, insured, and licensed for commercial snow removal operations in the Western NY area.     Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC carries with them all the paperwork, including permits and insurance certificates that your city, town or village may require for snow removal operations on your property.       READ MORE: Professional Ice Management        -------------------------------------------------------------        Cost of Equipment: The types of equipment needed to keep commercial properties open during the winter months are different than that for home use or for simply plowing a residential driveway.     For an individual business the expense of heavy snow removal gear is prohibitive and requires a high level of expertise for proper use. In other words it means that level of experience above that of a simple snow plow operator is required.     Then there’s the backup trucks and machinery required to keep snow removal activities going through a winter storm. Western NY winters are hard on equipment and this always leads to equipment repairs and maintenance costs.    Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC has the experienced, professionally trained, and talented staff as well as the heavy duty equipment needed to deal with winter weather and blizzards in so common in Western New York.         READ MORE: Professional Salting Service       -------------------------------------------------------------        Liability: When you hire the experts like Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC for your commercial property you know the job will always be done properly.    With more than 20 years’ experience in WNY, Sinatra’s Snow Plowing  LLC knows the meaning of the term “expert snow removal service”.     When surfaces on your property are not kept free of ice and snow they present a slip and fall hazard. You need a snow removal plan in place from a snow removal expert like Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC to limit liability on your property during the winter months in Western New York (WNY).        READ MORE: Sidewalks - Parking Areas       -------------------------------------------------------------       The bottom line for commercial properties in Western New York is that during the winter months we will get snow and ice. But with the expert snow removal services of Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC your business will stay open and your staff as well as customers will be able to safely enter and exit the premises.    Call the snow removal experts with more than 20 years’ experience snow removal in the Western New York area.       -------------------------------------------------------------       Call the snow plowing professionals with more than 20 years’ experience plowing snow in the Western New York area.    Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com   

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WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL SNOW PLOWING COMPANY? -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------        When winter arrives there’s no avoiding what mother nature has in store for us in Western New York.  Keeping commercial properties such as assisted living facilities, condominiums, apartment complexes, large lots, industrial parks medical facilities or any commercial property free from snow and ice can be a very time consuming task.      Not only is there the logistics of clearing all the snow and ice, you also need to make sure the surfaces are properly treated so they stay ice free. Commercial properties need to be open for business and not bogged down by snow and ice.        Then there’s the equipment expense together with the time and cost of maintaining that equipment as well.   As a commercial property owner you need to know that when the snow falls, a professional team will be there to clear it.    You need to hire a professional snow plowing company for that.  Fortunately the team at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC has the equipment and experienced staff to keep your driveways, parking lots and walkways clear all winter long.         -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why Hire A Professional Snow Plowing Company like Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC?      Experience: When it comes to snow plowing, few things are better than decades of experience. With over 20 years’ experience in the snow plowing business, Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC is the company you want. Because snow plowing is more than just pushing snow around with a truck.      Some commercial properties have an in-house maintenance staff but generally speaking, keeping ahead of a snow storm requires the skills of a professional like the ones at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC.        --------------------------------------------------------------------------------           Regulations: Local governments have regulations as to where snow can even be plowed to. Will your staff be familiar with these regulations? Will they stay current with regulations as they change from season to season? The pros at Sinatra’s will.           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------        Equipment Cost: The experts at Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC use professional grade equipment for their work. They also have backup equipment and experienced people working behind the scenes keeping that equipment in top working order.   Anyone who has tried keeping the snow off a lot during a storm knows, the equipment is going to take a beating and it will break down. Having a professional snow plowing company doing the work takes the cost of equipment and equipment maintenance off your balance sheet.           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------           Time: The thing about winter storms is they do not operate on your time schedule, they don’t make appointments. They come and go as they please, day or night.   Usually taking their time about moving on out of the Western New York area, especially when it is a lake effect snow storm. Most commercial properties do not have the staff to handle a day’s long storm.    When the experienced professionals arrive at your property, time is not a factor because plowing snow is what they are trained to do, it’s what they do all winter long.           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------           Liability: Some localities require that any company that does snow plowing within their jurisdiction be licensed and/or insured. As a commercial property owner you need to know that you are fully protected.      When you hire a professional snow plowing company like Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC you get a company that is fully insured and fully licensed.  Additionally, they will carry all permits and other required paperwork needed in your city, town or village.           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------           Reliability: In business it is always best to hire the professionals because they know what they are doing. It is no different when it comes to snow plowing.    Just because someone has a truck with a plow on the front does not mean they know how to plow snow. When hiring a professional snow plowing company you’re also hiring “reliability”. Because when it snows, you really need someone that will show up and know how to plow snow.           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------           Call the snow plowing professionals with more than 20 years’ experience plowing snow in the Western New York area.        Sinatra’s Snow Plowing LLC Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com

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BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN: --------------------------------------------------------------------------         Why Hire a Professional Landscape Designer?    Landscape design involves several fields of expertise from horticulture, to the biology of the soil, engineering the landscape and even just plain art. Most people have some abilities to work the land to their advantage, to plant certain things, to build sheds and other outdoor buildings etc., and naturally this has turned into a rising “Do It Yourself” (DIY) trade.      However, very often the homeowner usually being the DIY person can get in way over his/her head and the result can be disastrous and very expensive. However, the benefits of using a professional landscape designer can eliminate those problems beforehand and the result can be money saving as well as aesthetically pleasing.     As for the guy or gal that gets a thrill out of a DIY project, then working with a professional landscape designer can bring vast improvement:         ------------------------------------------------------         DESIGN EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE: Professional Landscape Designers can bring their knowledge and expertise of design and techniques in construction, as well as reduced costs because of their contacts and ability to buy certain items at wholesale.    There are also other benefits such as: • Ideas: The Professional Landscape Designer has the experience gained from other projects to bring many varied ideas to the table that the average DIY homeowner has never thought of. Additionally, the professional landscape designer is willing to listen to the homeowner’s ideas and to bring his/her expertise as to how to efficiently and professionally incorporate those ideas into the project.    • Avoiding Failure: Nothing is worse for a DIY homeowner to discover that for whatever reason his/her idea just didn’t go the way he/she planned.  When using a professional landscape designer the designer can help the homeowner to avoid the unnecessary expense of a failed project    • Resources: The professional landscape designer usually has a full roster of resources that can be used to develop and construct the project at hand saving the customer money and time. So whether or not you are a tried and true ‘do it yourself’ guy or gal, or if you have decided to trust your project to a professional landscape designer, here are a few tips that can help you to succeed especially when working with a professional landscape designer.         READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper       ------------------------------------------------------         FIRST: Before we give you a list of the tips that can help you to succeed there is ONE tip that many have discovered to be the most important:    CHOOSE A LOCAL Landscape Designer.    Why Go local?    Mainly because of the travel and response times it takes when developing your landscaping project. A Local landscape designer can meet to discuss your project, review ideas, costs, alternatives and so forth without the added time it takes to travel or respond to you.      READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscaping

 Visit: Areas We Serve      ----------------------------------------------         Reasons For Using A Professional Landscape Designer: IDEAS:As mentioned, the professional landscape designer has a lot of ideas that the average homeowner hasn’t even thought of.    I realize that as a do it yourself kind of guy or gal you think otherwise - But believe that when it comes right down to it the professional landscape designer has the edge. Mostly this is because of their training in landscape design as well as their inborn desire that led them to choose landscape design as their chosen profession.    Using the knowledge, experience and their talent for design it puts the average homeowner at a disadvantage.         ---------------------------------------------         SITE ANALYSIS: Let’s face it, when it comes to landscaping each lot, each property, each plot of land is a unique piece of property with its own layout and its set of problems when creating a beautiful landscape.      The professional landscape designer has both the skills as well as the knowledge on how to apply their skills to understand and to create a design that will most positively affect the land in question.         ---------------------------------------------         DESIGN: Concept is everything when it comes to landscape design. Once an analysis has been done on the site where the project is to accomplished, the landscape designer will put forth a few different ideas for the homeowner to consider.    Every piece of property has more than one solution when it comes to designing the landscape and once the research has been completed the professional landscape designer will be able to narrow your choices down to those that best suit the needs of the homeowner.        -------------------------------------------         PLANNING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SITE: Alright, let’s face facts: Just because we have this awesome idea about how to design something does not mean that it is feasible, buildable, or even able to be sustained.      After all we can imagine so pretty incredible things and most of those things are really out in left field. However, by working with a professional landscape designer we can be sure that whatever it is that both you and the landscape designer develop together will not only be feasible, but also sustainable.         -------------------------------------------------         CREATING AND STICKING TO A BUDGET: Most people have no idea really when it comes to cost. Face it, we are talking about plants, shrubbery, trees, pavers, equipment and other things and it is vital to the homeowner to be familiar with the cost of things.    Whether it is buying the things that will permanently remain on the land, or renting the equipment that will be used to create such things as pools, fountains, sheds, and other things cost is a definite factor to the homeowner.    At the beginning, very little thought is given to costs related to these items, however as the project begins to take shape and decisions have been made it will them become necessary to bring the project into the reality of finances available.    Naturally, the professional landscape designer can provide a budget at first that is at best a guestimate, but in the end his/her experience should be able to lead you through the process of purchasing the items needed and avoid the pitfalls.    Sometimes it will be necessary to create the project in steps over months or even years so as to stick with the homeowner’s budget. Only a professional landscape designer can determine which steps need to be take and in which order should this occur.        --------------------------------------------         HIRING A CONTRACTOR: Sooner or later the project will reach the stage where the project will need a contractor to bring it to a close. Here is where the landscape designer can bring their relationship with reliable and experienced contractors to the table.    Most homeowners are at the mercy of whatever contractor they can find and often it is with much regret that they chose the wrong one.  A professional landscape designer will have the experience of which one to use and which one NOT to use.         ----------------------------------------------         MANAGING THE PROJECT: One of the jobs of a professional landscape designer is to see to it that the building stage is done according to plan, and their job lies in sticking with the project until the project is completed to your satisfaction.    Naturally every project has the potential for improvement as the work progresses, changes can be made, items can be added or subtracted, and so on.    Also, almost every landscaping project will encounter some ‘unknown’ factor that must be addressed.  Having the landscape designer with you during these times can assure that the project continues forward avoiding any unforeseen problems and taking advantage of any new ideas that may arise.         -------------------------------------------         YOUR CHOICE: As a homeowner you have a choice. You can ‘do it yourself’ with no professional help, or you can put to use your ideas with the help of a professional landscape designer and bring them into reality in a way that you could never imagine.         -----------------------------------------         Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC is a professional landscaper that provides expert professional service in landscape design, landscaping, lawn maintenance, lawn care, lawn mowing services, mulch blowing, hydro-seeding, and more.         -----------------------------------------         CALL THE EXPERTS SINATRAS LANDSCAPING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com

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SOD INSTALLATION

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL SOD INSTALLATION: ------------------------------------------------------------------------        WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL: Basically sod is really just grass that has been grown for re-sale to landscapers and homeowners looking to replace their existing lawn or to create a new one.    Naturally, the homeowner can install sod themselves but there are many advantages to hiring a professional mainly because they have various forms of equipment to lay the sod evenly, minimize the seams between the rolls, and so on.    As a rule a professional landscaper can save the home-owner money by purchasing the sod wholesale rather than retail which is another advantage to hiring a professional.         READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper        ---------------------------------------------------         COVERAGE: Truthfully, when it comes to installing sod, the biggest factor one needs to consider is how large of an area are you going to place the sod on.   The more area there is to cover the more sod you will need as well as the more labor involved. Most professionals, landscapers as a rule are going to charge both for the labor as well as for the square footage and if the area where the sod is to laid is not of a uniform shape then make sure that the company installing the sod has measured the entire area before producing an estimate for the work.    A professional landscaper like Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC will always take the time to measure the area and then give an estimate. Most sod installers will charge by the square foot. If your yard is of an irregular shape, the installer should measure the area before giving you an estimate.      Curves, small hills, and other terrain features can affect the measurements of the area. An installer may charge more for installing sod in a backyard if there is limited access.    Limited access can include things such as:  TERRAIN:Rocks, trees, sloping areas, compacted soil, etc can add to the cost of installation and even if there are places that need roto-tilling before the sod is installed is taken into consideration.    SLOPES AND OTHER THINGS: Most people are unaware that sloping areas, especially if the area contains a steep slope, will require alternative methods for preparation and installation of the sod.    Very often sloping areas require that the sod be installed manually which of course will take more time as well as probably involve more cost to the homeowner.    When installing sod on slopes it will require that the sod is held in place by various methods in order to keep it in place after installation.    OTHER OBSTACLES: When roto-tilling is required before installing sod it is common to run into root problems. The root systems of trees can be damaged causing death to younger trees and with older trees the roots can actually damage the roto-tiller.    Homeowners love rocks - especially when using the bigger ones for decoration on the property. These will have to be relocated and the areas under them roto-tilled in order to install sod.      Soil that is comprised of smaller rocks may hamper the roto-tiller and the ground may not be able to be properly repaired which can harm the newly installed sod causing it not to ‘take’.    Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC is familiar with these problems and can not only advise you but also offer information on how to deal with such things.          READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscape Design       --------------------------------------------------         PURCHASING SOD: The homeowner may consider buying the sod himself, (bad idea) and then have a professional perform the installation. However when this occurs any guarantees that may be offered by the professional disappear.      Additionally as a rule the professional can usually purchase the sod at wholesale prices. Naturally you CAN purchase the sod yourself thereby deciding what type of sod you wish as well as the quality, but again a professional landscaper such as Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC will give the homeowner choices of the type and quality of sod available and compatible to their area.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscaping       ----------------------------------------------       INSTALLING THE SOD: The biggest factor when hiring a professional is the result. Professional landscapers such as Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC can lay the sod in such a way as to make the seams less visible, deal effectively with sloping landscaping and difficult borders or lawns with an irregular shape.    SEE: Sod Installation    Other advantages include but are not limited to having the necessary equipment. Any ‘do it yourself’ project where sod is involved will involve purchasing or renting the necessary equipment needed.    There is also the matter of time: As a rule you can count on the fact that  it will usually take at least a full day to prepare the yard for the sod by leveling and/or grading the soil, not to mention pulling up the old lawn, weeds, etc.    There is also the matter of carrying the sod to where it is to be placed. This may be accomplished over a few days but the work is tedious for the average person and may even be exhausting.      Either way you can be assured of aching muscles and probably a few missteps along the way. On the other hand, professionals do this kind of work daily and are used to hard work, long hours, plus they make fewer mistakes along the way.         READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper       -------------------------------------------------         LANDSCAPE DESIGN: A professional landscaper very often has a landscape designer in their employ and this can come in very handy when installing sod. For example, have you decided: • The kind of lawn you want • The type of grass you need • How much shade your yard gets • Etc.   A landscape designer (if he truly is a landscape designer) will have answers for each of these questions and probably will have others that you haven’t even thought of.      Average temperature for your area, seasonal climate conditions, as well as other things can play a huge factor when installing sod and your professional landscaper will know these things.    Call Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC today: 716-998-1225 Benefits Of Professional Landscape Design       ------------------------------------------------         SOD AND THE DIY HOMEOWNER: Perhaps you have made the decision that you can save a bundle of money by purchasing and laying the sod yourself. Again, keep in mind the costs that are involved: • Purchasing Sod at retail prices instead of wholesale • Renting the various forms of equipment • Understanding how to prepare the yard for sod    These are just a few of the items needed to install sod properly and if you don’t have them you may end up kicking yourself for making a very bad decision. • A spade or other instrument for sod removal in smaller areas: $15-$30 • Something to cut sod: Rental cost approximately $80 per day plus deposit • Roto-tiller. Rental cost between $30 to $80 plus deposit • A soil testing kit: $15-$20 • Compost and/or fertilizer: Approximately $10-20 for 1,000 sq. ft. • Spreader for fertilizer/compost: $50 • A tamper for the sod: $35 • Sod: Prices vary between $0.25 to $1.00 per square foot • Lawn roller. $120-$150The total cost, not including your time, and effort is around roughly $2,000.      READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper       -----------------------------------------------         BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION: First of all, unless you are familiar with all of the aspects of installing the sod your chances of making mistakes that will in the end cost you MORE money have greatly increased.    In the long run it will take more time, effort and money to ‘do it yourself’ than it would have had you hired a professional crew to do it for you. Plus, if anything goes wrong you are the one that will end up paying for it.    It is also important that the care and maintenance of the sod is performed on a regular basis. Mowing and other important features can help to improve how the sod 'takes'.      --------------------------------------------------         SUMMARY: There are many reasons why hiring a professional to install is a good idea and we have listed only a few.    However, in the event that you still chose to do it as a ‘do it yourself” (DIY) project remember that you always have the option of calling a professional to advise you or to help you during any phase of the project.    Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC provides sod installation, landscaping services, landscape design, hydro-seeding, grass reseeding, weeding, bed, shrubbery and tree care,  mulch blowing, lawn mowing, lawn maintenance, and many other services including being a NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator.         --------------------------------------------------         CALL THE EXPERTS SINATRAS LANDSCAPING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com

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| BEDS | SHRUBS | TREE CARE |

Article: WEEDS | BEDS | SHRUBS | TREE CARE: ------------------------------------------------------------------         When it comes to keeping a yard looking beautiful, the amount of time spent pulling weeds, taking care of shrubs, mulching the beds, and trimming the trees is just as important as mowing the grass, re-seeding the lawn and other ‘top of the list’ items.    The problem is that more often than not the average homeowner either hates to get dirty, or they just don’t have the time to attend to these things on a regular basis. Weeds grow quickly, and if they are not attended to promptly the weeds will put down deep roots often making it almost impossible to pull the entire weed.      More often than not root elements are left behind allowing the weed to re-grow rather quickly. Very few things are as unsightly as a flower bed inundated with weeds that have been left to grow.    That’s why Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC is the perfect choice when it comes to tending to weeds and other unpleasant chores that require you to get into the dirt and take care of beds.      Let the professionals do the work so you have more time to enjoy your yard on your days off.         READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper       ------------------------------------------------         SHRUBBERY CARE: Ok let’s face it - Who really likes pruning the shrubs?    And everyone says “Not Me!”. The reason is because most folks have little or no experience in this area and more often than not if the shrub is not damaged by the attempts to prune the shrub adequately it is reduced to something that looks like ‘Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree’.      Then all that is left is to replace the shrub with a new one and allow the people that KNOW the proper way to prune the shrubs take over.  Why waste the money? Call Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC and avoid damaging or outright destroying your shrubs.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscaping       -------------------------------------------------         BED CARE: So who likes the hassle of spreading mulch? Nobody right? That’s why hiring a landscape company to tend to your flower beds is always a great idea.  Whether or not the mulch is hand spread or blown into the beds both time and money can be saved.    Unless you like the idea (and some do) of spending a weekend if not longer spreading mulch, getting dirty, cleaning up the mess, and so on, then why not hire Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC to do it for you.    More often than not the cost is far less than you thought  But the effort is greatly reduced (as well as the tired muscles) because this is what Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC does every day - all day. And, you will have added benefit of having the most beautiful beds in your neighborhood.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscape Design       ----------------------------------------         TREE CARE: Very few people are what is often know as being ‘arborists’ or tree care specialists. An arborist KNOWS how to trim a tree to keep it looking beautiful while at the same time removing branches that hinder easy passage, roof damage, etc.    More often than not when trimming trees (if the homeowner is brave enough) damage is done and the result is something out of a horror novel.  Yes, it is a tree, or it’s supposed to be - But it sure doesn’t look like one! Listen: Becoming an arborist takes time as well as a thorough knowledge of trees and the professionals at Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC are experts at it.      With over 20 years’ experience the people at Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC can make your trees look beautiful by removing, trimming, fertilizing, and more. Call the professionals at Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC Today and ask them how they can help.    Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC provides sod installation, landscaping services, landscape design, hydro-seeding, grass reseeding, weeding, bed, shrubbery and tree care,  mulch blowing, lawn mowing, lawn maintenance, and many other services including being a NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator.        

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A PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPER

ARTICLE: WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPER? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------     WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL? Landscaping can be overwhelming to the property owner. It’s not just about mowing the grass. Properly done landscaping encompasses a wide variety of skill sets and knowledge. And there are a variety of reasons why not to "Do It Yourself" but instead to hire a professional.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:    Hiring a professional landscaper brings you a higher quality of work. Whether it is regarding lawn maintenance, lawn care, lawn mowing, mulching, or the hundred other things that are necessary for keeping your property looking beautiful.      These people are experts because they are trained in this field. They have studied their craft and it is what they do all day, every day.     With the professional landscaper comes not only the ability to deliver a higher level of quality in their work, they also bring the best commercial grade equipment along with them.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Maintenance       ----------------------------------------------------------------------         YOUR BUDGET: Knowing how much things cost is a big factor in landscaping. A professional landscape designer is able to prepare a budget range for your landscaping project and then stay on budget.          ----------------------------------------------------------------------         REDUCED COST: The landscaping pros buy wholesale and in bulk at prices not available to the average consumer. These professionals will also be buying the correct products for your landscaping needs so there’s no waste or mistaken purchases.     They know from their discussions with the homeowner about who lives in the home, like children or pets. That knowledge and experience base ensures no design mistakes or wasted money.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         EXPERIENCE:   From selecting the best plants to knowing what plants work for your given area. It isn’t simply a matter of going to the nursery and picking up the ones you like.    You need to know about the chemical makeup of the soil, water conditions, weather conditions, sun conditions, and how your plants will interact with other nearby plant life.     This can quickly turn into a full time job so it’s best to call in a landscaping professional because that’s their job.      Professional landscapers know how to choose the right plants for your area based upon extensive knowledge and experience with those plants.     Even with something as seemingly simple as pruning trees and shrubs. There's a right time and a right way to prune. Do it the wrong way at the wrong time and that beautiful tree could turn into a dead stick.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         KNOWLEDGE: Your professional landscaper will have years of experience in knowing the different types of grass seed needed for your yard, how to prune shrubs and trees, as well as spraying for insects and many other things that you may have little or no knowledge of yet remain important to the health and beauty of your property.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Care       ----------------------------------------------------------------------         FERTILIZERS: The professional landscaper has intimate knowledge of fertilizers, how to apply them, what types to apply, what compounds they contain, when to apply them and how much to apply. Making mistakes with fertilizers can spell disaster.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         PEST CONTROL: Pest control is an important component to a healthy landscaping plan. Again in this area, knowledge is key, and over application of pesticides is not only bad, but can be dangerous.     In New York State you’ll want to make sure that your professional landscaper is a NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator.     Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC is fully insured and a licensed NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator.          READ MORE: NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator       ----------------------------------------------------------------------         PRUNING: Very few people have the knowledge or the skill to prune and shape your shrubbery or trees. A professional landscaper will not only be knowledgeable about the different kinds of shrubbery and trees in your yard, but they will also have the skills necessary to keep them looking beautiful thereby adding elegance and value to your property.     As already mentioned: There's a right time and a right way to prune. Do it the wrong way at the wrong time and it could spell  disaster for those beautiful shrubs you have.      ----------------------------------------------------------------------         SPRAYING: When it comes to spraying for insects and diseases very few people have the know-how to do this properly. Remember that pesticides are poisonous to people and pets.     Your landscaper should be a Certified Pesticide Applicator. Certified pesticide applicators have taken the various courses regarding the different pesticides and their uses, they have taken the required examinations and have thereby been certified to apply these pesticides when necessary.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         QUALITY OF SERVICE: One of the biggest advantages of a professional landscaper is in the consistency and quality of the services performed. Your landscape is the professional landscapers’ best advertisement of their work.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         TIME SAVING: As a busy person, you may not have the time required to work on your landscape, and when it comes to making your yard and landscape look beautiful it can require a lot of time.    Think about time it takes, and the type of transportation needed to transport all the things you might need for your landscape from the nursery to your home. Think about stones, additional soils, mulches and other things.     How will you get them to your home, and who will carry them to the desired spot in your yard or garden. Yeah, that is not only a lot of time, it’s a lot of hard work too.     The professional landscaper does this kind of labor intensive work every day so you don’t have to.       ----------------------------------------------------------------------         DESIGN: Professional landscapers have years of experience in design, and with every plot of land being unique, this knowledge is important.     First a site survey is needed to understand the ecosystem of the property and the surrounding lots as well. Soil composition, drainage and any existing landscape are also considered.     With a clear analysis both you and the landscaper can arrive at a design concept and begin its implementation.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         HOME VALUE: Just about any real estate agent will tell you it’s all about curb appeal. In a Washington Post article titled “How much value does landscaping add to your home when selling?”     The article states that a homeowner can expect “from 100 percent to 1000 percent” return on investment for landscaping.     With that much value on the line you’re going to want a professional landscaper to do the job the right way!         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         CALL THE EXPERTS SINATRAS LANDSCAPING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com 

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HYDRO-SEEDING

THE BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL HYDRO-SEEDING: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------         WHAT IS HYDRO-SEEDING: There are several ways of seeding grass: Broadcasting or dry seeding which in effect is simply sowing plain grass seed, and then there is hydro-seeding.      Hydro-Seeding, often referred to as hydraulic mulch seeding, hydro-mulching, and hydra-seeding is a method of grass planting using what is called a ‘slurry’ of mulch and grass seed.      When there is a possibility of erosion or other factors, hydro-seeding can be very effective in controlling erosion, especially on construction sites, new home sites, highways and so on.      If you are looking for an alternative to broadcasting or dry seeding and you want the neighborhood to look with envy on your new lush, green, healthy lawn - Then professional hydro-seeding is for you.      The cost is slightly more than the alternative of dry seeding and it is almost 25% less than using sod without wondering whether or not sod will take root.     

   READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper       ----------------------------------------------------------------         YOUR NEW LAWN WILL BE SPRAYED ON:That’s right: I said Sprayed on. There is an attractive mulch covering that protects the seed while it germinates and your hydro-seeding professional will choose the right blend of seeds needed for the conditions such as environment, slope of the landscape, sun, shade, the type of soil and so on.      The time it takes for the seed to germinate is dependent on the season in which your lawn is hydro-seeded, weather, amount of water it receives, and so forth but as a rule the grass will germinate within a week. Hydro-Seeding professionals (usually Landscapers proficient in hydro-seeding) are factory trained and are experts in the field.      Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC is proficient in hydro-seeding and will help you to grow a truly beautiful lawn.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Maintenance       ------------------------------------------------------------------         BENEFITS OF HYDRO-SEEDING OVER DRY SEEDING: First of all a lawn that has been hydro-seeded over dry seeding will almost always come up faster. Water, contacting the seed will actually trigger the germination process and very often within 3-5 days grass will appear.      Two: Have you ever seen a hydro-seeded lawn? If so, you probably noticed the attractive green appearance of it instead of the straw-covered that usually accompanies a dry seeded lawn.      Three: Hydro-seeding mulch (the protective cover for the seed) contains no weed seed whereas straw is just loaded with it.      Four: The blend of seed used is custom fit for the property owner and their particular landscape requirements. The use of two or three seeds, even more when required, are used so as to spray the right seed for different areas on the lawn or job.      Most hydro-seeding professionals such as Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC will use one type of seed for areas of high traffic, another for shady areas, another for the front lawn, etc.      Five: The mulch used in hydro-seeding ads nutrients to the lawn as it decomposes whereas straw will actually drain the soil of its nitrogen as it decomposes.       READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscaping       ---------------------------------------------------------         HYDRO-SEEDING VERSUS SOD:   To be honest sod is the perfect solution when it comes to a new lawn, however it can also be very expensive running into the thousands of dollars. As a rule sod can cost as much as 3-5 times more than a lawn that has been hydro-seeded.      However, if the end result is a lush, green, and healthy lawn then hydro-seeding can achieve that in a very short time as well as costing much less.  When hydro-seeding, the grass is grown in your own soil whereas sod very often encounters problems due to the different type of soil and its incompatibility to the soil it is planted on.      When this happens it is called ‘not-taking’ because the sod did not take to the under-laying soil.  Furthermore, when sod is harvested the root system of the sod has been chopped off and the result is an unhealthy plant that has trouble adjusting to the under-laying soil.    Additionally, when it comes to sod it is vital that it be installed by a professional with a ton of experience both in laying the sod, as well as caring for it while it adjusts to its new environment.      Sod has a tendency to shrink, and if the installer is not a professional then spaces will appear between the rows resulting in an unattractive and less than uniform appearance.    A lawn that has been created using sod requires care - but it can produce a beautiful lawn when tended to properly.   If you decided that sod is the way to go then we recommend that sod be used on the front lawn and hydro-seeding be used in the back or rest of the lawn.    No matter which option you choose a professional should be used and Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC are known as experts both in laying sod and hydro-seeding. Be sure to ask about how much water should be used and which steps should be taken when it comes to fertilization.      This way you can always be assured that your lawn is the envy of the neighborhood. The professionals at Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC are factory trained experts in hydro-seeding and lawn care and lawn maintenance and are fully licensed as a Certified Pesticide Applicator.         READ MORE: NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator       ---------------------------------------------------------         CALL THE EXPERTS SINATRAS LANDSCAPING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com

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GRASS RESEEDING

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL GRASS RESEEDING: -------------------------------------------------------------------------   WHAT IS RE-SEEDING: Reseeding a lawn is the process of spreading grass seed over the existing grass, and re-seeding can bring many benefits to the health and appearance of a lawn and turn it into the lawn you have always wanted.      It is always better to re-seed larger areas where the grass is thinner but not entirely gone and smaller areas that may have weed growth can be spot-seeded.   ----------------------------------------------         BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL RE-SEEDING: • It can restore grass damaged by insects, various diseases, as well as dry periods over the summer • Improve the lawn over all by adding more grass to the existing lawn • Improve the beauty and health of the lawn’s appearance • Improve the lawns ability to fight off disease and insect damage         READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper

      ----------------------------------------------         COMBINING RE-SEEDING WITH AERATION: When re-seeding your lawn it is always advisable to combine it with aerating your lawn. Once the aeration process has plucked soil pugs from the ground, use a drop seeder or rotary seeder for the re-seeding process.    This is why the combination of soil aeration and re-seeding go together well. The soil aerator will permit good soil and seed contact which then assures that the seed will germinate properly.      Different types of seeds do better depending upon the season in which it is reseeded. This is why it is always advisable to use a professional that specializes in lawn maintenance to advise and perform the re-seeding process.       Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC is an expert in all areas of landscaping and can advise you on the best types of seed to use as well as the proper timing of when to re-seed your lawn.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Maintenance       ----------------------------------------         A GREAT SOLUTION: Many things can happen to a once beautiful and healthy lawn. Bare spots, thin grass, disease, standing water, weeds and other things that can damage existing grass.      People have been re-seeding their lawns for a long time; many years in fact, mainly because of the effect it has on the lawn’s health and general appearance.       In addition to re-seeding there is always the option of what is referred to as hydro-seeding. Hydro-seeding can very often be a viable alternative to re-seeding.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Hydro Seeding       -----------------------------------------------------         HIRE A PROFESSIONAL: True, the average homeowner can re-seed their lawn, but the truth is that it is not as easy as it looks and very often when the homeowner tries it they are unsuccessful.      First there is the added expense of buying or renting a lawn aerator. Next comes the time it takes to discover which grass seed it suitable for their lawn.  After that there is not only the expense of purchasing fertilizer but making sure it is the right fertilizer to use as well as purchasing or renting the means to spread the fertilizer.      Finally there is the problem of knowing the right time to re-seed your lawn. Get the picture? This is why it is always a good idea to hire a professional that already has the equipment, the knowledge and skill to properly re-seed your lawn.    The crew at Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC are professionals and can advise you on all of the things you need to know about re-seeding your lawn.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Care   

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MULCH BLOWING

THE BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL MULCH BLOWING: -----------------------------------------------------------------------------   WHAT IS MULCH BLOWING? Basically, mulch blowing is exactly as it sounds. It is the process of blowing mulch through large hoses into your landscaped beds.  As a rule it requires a professional to blow mulch mainly because of the equipment needed to perform the task.    Sometimes blowing the mulch is far better than hand spreading and other times it is not. Blowing the mulch into beds planted on hillsides or large areas is much preferred over hand-spreading as the alternative may take several days and sometimes weeks.     Naturally, spreading mulch over your flower beds every year of so can drastically reduce the amount of weeds that grow, as well as retaining moisture in the beds and a typical mulch-blowing truck can spread over 100 yards of mulch daily whereas hand-spreading involves a considerable amount of labor, which of course increases the cost to the homeowner.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscaping       -----------------------------------------------------     ALWAYS USE A PROFESSIONAL: Professional Mulch Blowing requires the landscaper to blow the mulch carefully into and around the shrubs, trees, and plants, and this may require a bit more time however the results are worth it.   Mulch blowing is preferred because very often when applying the mulch it is easier because it can be done in areas where wheel barrows cannot gain access and the hoses for blowing the mulch can reach up to 500 feet from the mulch blowing truck.         READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Llandscaper       --------------------------------------------------         TIME SAVED: Professional mulch blowing allows the operator to finish the mulching process quickly where the typical homeowner may spend several weekends spreading mulch. Again this can be both time-saving as well as cost-saving.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscaping       ------------------------------------------------         PRICING: Professionals purchase mulch in large, bulk quantities at a greatly reduced cost. A trained professional using a mulch blowing machine allows the operator to finish quickly and with better results.    The typical homeowner will pay more at the nursery for bags of mulch and take much longer to place it in beds. Again this can be both time-saving as well as cost-saving.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Care       ---------------------------------------------         SAVE TIME and MONEY: Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC specializes in mulch blowing and hand-spreading and can be counted on to carefully and professionally tend to your beds, shrubbery, and trees.    Additionally, Sinatra’s Landscaping is a Certified Pesticide Applicator which means that in the event that pesticides may be needed for the treatment of your shrubs, trees, or lawn you will always be assured that the pesticides will be used in a safe and proficient manner.         READ MORE: NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator       ---------------------------------------------         CALL THE EXPERTS SINATRAS LANDSCAPING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com 

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PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE

BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE: -------------------------------------------------------------         Have you ever wondered, “Should I contact a professional lawn care service about my lawn?”      This is a controversial subject with most homeowners.    Why? Because as a rule, the average homeowner has reservations about spending money on their lawn, not to mention the fact that many lawn treatments are toxic to children and pets or maybe they would prefer to take care of their lawn themselves.    However, for many homeowners contacting a professional lawn care service may very well be the best option when it comes to their lawn - Especially if their desire is to have a lush, green healthy lawn.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Landscape Design       -----------------------------------------------------------------         ASK YOURSELF THESE SIX QUESTIONS: • How Much Do I Really Know About Treating My Lawn? • How Much Do I Know About Pesticides? • Which Lawn Treatments are Toxic To People and Pets? • What Type of Fertilizer is Best for My Lawn? • What Type of Grass Should I Use When Reseeding My Lawn? • Should I Reseed or use Sod to Replace Bear Spots in My Lawn?    If you knew the answers to these questions, we recommend that you continue treating your lawn yourself. However, if you hesitated or just plain didn’t know the answer to these questions then we suggest that you consider using a professional lawn care service.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Hydro Seeding       -----------------------------------------------------------------         ADVANTAGES OF PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE: When hiring a professional lawn care service, such as Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC, that has a good reputation and fair in their pricing, this is step one to a lush, green healthy lawn. The reason is that a professional lawn care service can take all the guesswork, all the effort, all the time, and reduce the cost of creating and maintaining a beautiful lawn.     Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC will customize a treatment plan that will be specific to the care of your lawn. It doesn’t matter if you have a weed problem, crack grass, bare spots or other things the crew at Sinatra’s Landscaping are experts.    With over 20 years’ experience they have proven over and over again their dedication to their customers, and helping to create the lush, green, healthy lawn they have always wanted.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Maintenance       -----------------------------------------------------------------         BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE ARE:

#5: HERBICIDES: As a rule most of the herbicides purchased at your local nursery or greenhouse require some mixing. And unless the herbicide is mixed properly it is inevitable that it will not do the job as it is intended. When you actually treat your lawn with the herbicide is also a vital factor. The professional lawn care specialist such as those at Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC have years of experience in the proper handling and the best time to use these herbicides.    They will only be used when it's most advantageous to your lawn. Remember: In order to obtain the results you are seeking such a green, healthy lawn free of weeds, it will not only require time, but also much effort and improper use of herbicides can also bring on unnecessary expenses.    When you use a professional lawn care service you can avoid treating your lawn improperly or at the wrong time and thereby assure yourself of a beautiful lawn everyone can enjoy.         READ MORE: benefits of Professional Lawn Care       -----------------------------------------------------------------         #4 QUALITY SERVICE SAFE FOR ALL: To become a Professional Lawn care specialists it requires much more than just treating your lawn properly. Certified lawn care specialists consider such things as the environment as well as the customer’s health and safety and that of their pets while applying herbicides and pesticides.    Professional Lawn Care specialists such as Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC understand the various problems that may afflict your lawn and they will identify, diagnose, and treat your lawn accordingly.         READ MORE: Certified Pesticide Applicator       -----------------------------------------------------------------         #3 PROPER DIAGNOSIS AND PROPER TREATMENT: More often than not the homeowner has little to no idea of what exactly is the problem with their lawn (other than bare spots) and will often make mistakes when identifying what exactly their lawn needs in order to restore its health and vigor.    Because of this they can misdiagnose the problem and suffer both the frustration as well as the expense of improper treatment. A proper treatment plan is vital when it comes to creating a beautiful lawn.    This is an issue that can be avoided when using a professional such as Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC when it comes to the care of your lawn.         -----------------------------------------------------------------         #2 COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS VERSUS RETAIL PRODUCTS: Let’s face it, everyone knows that the contractor has the advantage of buying products that are far better than that which your average customer can purchase at their local nursery. Often special licenses are required for various herbicides and pesticides and that is because the professional has usually had to become certified in order to purchase and use these products.    The hard truth is that the products used by the professional lawn care specialist are not available to be purchased by the average consumer and they are by far the very best available, no retail lawn treatment is comparable.    These products must be used with the utmost care and that is why professional lawn care specialists are licensed and certified in the use of them. It is highly likely that some heavy duty products may need to be used in order to bring your lawn to the place you would like it to be and only a professional will have access to the commercial products necessary.    Sinatra’s Landscaping has both the expertise and the certification.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Mulch Blowing       -----------------------------------------------------------------       #1 SAVE TIME MONEY AND EFFORT: I don’t know about you, but I have too many other things I would enjoy other than mixing chemicals and finding the right combination for killing weeds. And so the #1 benefit of professional lawn care is YOU.    Face it, you are probably a busy person and your time is valuable and you probably do not have the time to devote yourself to continually maintaining the health of your lawn.    So we recommend that you take advantage of the time you have and hire a professional such as Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC to service and maintain your lawn. We guarantee that it will be one of the best decisions you've ever made.         READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper -----------------------------------------------------------------         CALL THE EXPERTS SINATRAS LANDSCAPING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com Also Check Out: Lawn Mowing  

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WHAT IS A NYS CERTIFIED PESTICIDE APPLICATOR

ARTICLE: WHAT IS A NYS CERTIFIED PESTICIDE APPLICATOR? -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------        DESCRIPTION: A NYS certified pesticide applicator is licensed and certified to use pesticides in a number of commercial ways.  Becoming a NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator requires several areas in which the individual must be knowledgeable.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Maintenance       -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------       REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION: As a rule there are twelve separate areas in which the individual must be certified after which special identification cards are issued by the Department of Environmental Conservation.         -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------         RE-CERTIFICATION: Individuals must be re-certified every third year. There are a couple ways in which an individual can be re-certified and among them are by attending various education courses over the three year period or by taking a closed-book re-certification examination as a secondary method.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Care       -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------         BECOMING CERTIFIED: To become a certified pesticide applicator there are certain requirements that an individual must meet: • One year of verifiable experience as a technician with an additional 12 hours of category-specific re-certification training: or • Two years of verifiable experience as a technician: or • Three years of verifiable full-time experience as an apprentice working in the category or categories in which the individual is seeking certification; or • Three years of verifiable experience as a certified private applicator or certification in another state that New York State has reciprocity: or • Three years experience in the sale of pesticides or industrial chemicals, or can otherwise demonstrate, through applicable training certificates or educational degrees, that the individual possesses appropriate technical background: or • Must have successfully completed a comprehensive 30-hour training course: or • Must have received a baccalaureate or associate degree from an accredited college or university which covers the topics listed in Section 325.18, and related categories in Sections 325.16 or 325.17: or • Have two years of verifiable experience as an apprentice. • Individuals must also pass the core and appropriate category examination.       READ MORE: Why Hire A Professional Landscaper         -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------         CALL THE EXPERTS SINATRAS LANDSCAPING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225 Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com

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PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPER

ARTICLE: WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPER?   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------         WHY HIRE A PROFESSIONAL?       Landscaping can be overwhelming to the property owner. It’s not just about mowing the grass. Properly done landscaping encompasses a wide variety of skill sets and knowledge. And there are a variety of reasons why not to "Do It Yourself" but instead to hire a professional.          ----------------------------------------------------------------------         PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:       Hiring a professional landscaper brings you a higher quality of work. Whether it is regarding lawn maintenance, lawn care, lawn mowing, mulching, or the hundred other things that are necessary for keeping your property looking beautiful.   These people are experts because they are trained in this field. They have studied their craft and it is what they do all day, every day.        With the professional landscaper comes not only the ability to deliver a higher level of quality in their work, they also bring the best commercial grade equipment along with them.           READ MORE:       Benefits Of Professional Lawn Maintenance       ----------------------------------------------------------------------         YOUR BUDGET: Knowing how much things cost is a big factor in landscaping. A professional landscape designer is able to prepare a budget range for your landscaping project and then stay on budget.             ----------------------------------------------------------------------         REDUCED COST: The landscaping pros buy wholesale and in bulk at prices not available to the average consumer. These professionals will also be buying the correct products for your landscaping needs so there’s no waste or mistaken purchases.   They know from their discussions with the homeowner about who lives in the home, like children or pets. That knowledge and experience base ensures no design mistakes or wasted money.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------        EXPERIENCE: From selecting the best plants to knowing what plants work for your given area. It isn’t simply a matter of going to the nursery and picking up the ones you like.   You need to know about the chemical makeup of the soil, water conditions, weather conditions, sun conditions, and how your plants will interact with other nearby plant life.      This can quickly turn into a full time job so it’s best to call in a landscaping professional because that’s their job.   Professional landscapers know how to choose the right plants for your area based upon extensive knowledge and experience with those plants.        Even with something as seemingly simple as pruning trees and shrubs. There's a right time and a right way to prune. Do it the wrong way at the wrong time and that beautiful tree could turn into a dead stick.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         KNOWLEDGE:      Your professional landscaper will have years of experience in knowing the different types of grass seed needed for your yard, how to prune shrubs and trees, as well as spraying for insects and many other things that you may have little or no knowledge of yet remain important to the health and beauty of your property.         READ MORE: Benefits Of Professional Lawn Care       ----------------------------------------------------------------------         FERTILIZERS: The professional landscaper has intimate knowledge of fertilizers, how to apply them, what types to apply, what compounds they contain, when to apply them and how much to apply.    Making mistakes with fertilizers can spell disaster.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         PEST CONTROL: Pest control is an important component to a healthy landscaping plan. Again in this area, knowledge is key, and over application of pesticides is not only bad, but can be dangerous.        In New York State you’ll want to make sure that your professional landscaper is a NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator.   Sinatra’s Landscaping LLC is fully insured and a licensed NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator.         READ MORE: NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator       ----------------------------------------------------------------------         PRUNING: Very few people have the knowledge or the skill to prune and shape your shrubbery or trees. A professional landscaper will not only be knowledgeable about the different kinds of shrubbery and trees in your yard, but they will also have the skills necessary to keep them looking beautiful thereby adding elegance and value to your property.      As already mentioned: There's a right time and a right way to prune. Do it the wrong way at the wrong time and it could spell  disaster for those beautiful shrubs you have.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         SPRAYING: When it comes to spraying for insects and diseases very few people have the know-how to do this properly. Remember that pesticides are poisonous to people and pets.      Your landscaper should be a Certified Pesticide Applicator. Certified pesticide applicators have taken the various courses regarding the different pesticides and their uses, they have taken the required examinations and have thereby been certified to apply these pesticides when necessary.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         QUALITY OF SERVICE: One of the biggest advantages of a professional landscaper is in the consistency and quality of the services performed.   Your landscape is the professional landscapers’ best advertisement of their work.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         TIME SAVING: As a busy person, you may not have the time required to work on your landscape, and when it comes to making your yard and landscape look beautiful it can require a lot of time.      Think about the time it takes, and the type of transportation needed to transport all the things you might need for your landscape from the nursery to your home. Think about stones, additional soils, mulches and other things.      How will you get them to your home, and who will carry them to the desired spot in your yard or garden. Yeah, that is not only a lot of time, it’s a lot of hard work too.      The professional landscaper does this kind of labor intensive work every day so you don’t have to.  

      ----------------------------------------------------------------------         DESIGN: Professional landscapers have years of experience in design, and with every plot of land being unique, this knowledge is important.   First a site survey is needed to understand the ecosystem of the property and the surrounding lots as well. Soil composition, drainage and any existing landscape are also considered.   With a clear analysis both you and the landscaper can arrive at a design concept and begin its implementation.         ----------------------------------------------------------------------         HOME VALUE: Just about any real estate agent will tell you it’s all about curb appeal. In a Washington Post article titled “How much value does landscaping add to your home when selling?”      The article states that a homeowner can expect “from 100 percent to 1000 percent” return on investment for landscaping.   With that much value on the line you’re going to want a professional landscaper to do the job the right way!         ----------------------------------------------------------------------   CALL THE EXPERTS SINATRAS LANDSCAPING LLC: Phone: 716 998-1225  Visit: http://www.sinatraslandscaping.com