Fertigation is new trend for landscape professionals

Landscape professionals in Southern Nevada are constantly faced with obstacles -- extreme heat, long periods of drought, poor soil quality, over and under fertilizing, pests and diseases.

But now, a growing number of landscapers and residents are turning to fertigation, a state-of-the-art method to meet all their landscape needs, and finding out that fertilizing has never been so easy.

According to Tim Schumacher, founder and president of Bio-Green, a Las Vegas-based company that manufactures, sells and installs fertilizing systems for residents, business owners and landscapers, fertigation is the simple solution to many landscaping problems.

Technically, fertigation is the application of fertilizers through an irrigation system. The idea is to efficiently feed trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns in small doses during every watering process through existing sprinkler and drip systems, eliminating the guesswork of granular fertilizers.

"Fertigation delivers higher plant quality while eliminating the guesswork and labor associated with keeping a healthy, green yard year round, even here in Las Vegas," Schumacher said. "And with lush, healthy landscaping, you also receive the benefit of having an increase in property value."

Another popular feature of fertigation is the fact that it saves money and is environmentally friendly because no over-feeding occurs, which eliminates harmful waste and runoff.

Those interested can call Bio-Green at (877) 557-8866.