Moon Brothers Landscaping is pleased to announce the addition of the newest member to our talented team of professionals. Michael Ochs bring with him extensive experience in commercial and residential maintenance and tree care. Although a Pennsylvania native Mike spent the last 13 years in sunny South Carolina before returning home last fall. Mike attended Clemson University where he majored in Forest Resource Management. After receiving his degree he spent the next 6 years as an Operations Manager for a local tree company. Eager to learn more about the landscaping industry Mike made the switch 4 years ago to take on a new challenge as one of the Operations Managers for the local Greer, SC office of The Brickman Group. Mike will be managing our Lawn Maintenace Division.

When installed properly, snow can be shoveled or plowed from your concrete paver surfaces as readily as other pavements. Today's high strength and low absorption pavers are more resistant to de-icing salts than ordinary concrete, however they can still be damaged by intense appications. Keep in mind that magnesium chloride is less damaging than rock salt (sodium chloride) or calcium chloride.

Sealing your pavers offers long lasting durability as it will offer resistants to the harmful effects of today's climate. This protection is breathable, dries quickly after a rainfall and will not flake or turn yellow from UV rays.

Climatic conditions, tire marks, motor oil, BBQ grease, leaves and other organic stains and fertilizer granules are among the elements that will lead to faded beauty.

Whether the look you want is wet or dry, glossy or matte, you can have your finish and preserve your pavers against the effects of weather, use and time.

Good soil is one of the essentials of a good lawn or garden. Doing a soil test is a simple and inexpensive way to improve your landscape. You can obtain a test kit through your county extension office or the Penn State University Department of Agriculture.

For optimal plant growth, soil must also have the proper pH level. pH is measured on a scale of 1 to 14. A measurement of 7.0 is neutral. A number below 7 is acidic (sour) and above 7 is alkaline (sweet). Soil pH will determine a plant’s ability to obtain nutrients from the soil. A soil test will inform you how to adjust your soil's pH level. Moon Brothers Landscaping offers collection and submission services using the PSU analysis lab.