The Season of Outdoor Transformation

Thinking about upgrading your yard? Summer is the best season of them all. This season provides the extensive days filled with warmth, and the colorful flowers abound—the ideal time to completely transform your summer landscaping. Whether you want to spruce up to your lawn, a yard makeover, decorate your garden or a few outdoor features, the warm temperatures usually make it a lot less difficult to realize your perfect garden desires.

Ideal Conditions for Big Changes

Summer is the prime season for landscaping projects. The extended daylight hours give crews more time to work, ensuring faster progress on everything from hardscaping to planting. Plus, the wide selection of plants available during this season makes garden design both exciting and flexible. From bright annuals to lush perennials, you can create a landscape that thrives now and into the cooler months.

Bring Your Yard Makeover Dreams to Life

A yard makeover in the summer can completely transform your outdoor space into a welcoming retreat. This is the perfect season to install patios, walkways, and water features, or to upgrade irrigation systems for more efficient watering during hot days. Summer landscaping also allows you to see your new design in full bloom — a rewarding sight for any homeowner.

The Benefits of Seasonal Landscaping

Don’t just think of your landscaping efforts as adding a little seasonal curb appeal; they set the stage for year-round loveliness. When you tackle big projects at the beginning of this now, then in months to come you can boast and be wine-worthy gracious. Furthermore, there are still other adjustments you need to make before the fall that will be dead easy.

Your Garden Design, Your Way

Summer is a time for bold garden design treatments. From classic garden design layouts to innovative and modern approaches, this is your chance to make bold moves. Partner with a professional landscape design team that will customize every detail to your taste, interests and property requirements.

Start Your Summer Landscaping Today

Don’t wait for another season to pass. Take advantage of the warm weather and make your landscaping projects a reality. Whether it’s a small garden refresh or a full-scale yard makeover, the right seasonal landscaping plan can turn your outdoor space into a masterpiece.

As summer goes on, many homes in Oregon find it harder to keep their yards alive. With the heat rising, dry ground, and plants showing they are under stress, it is clear that late-season care needs a little more thought. But the good news? A few smart changes can help a lot. These summer landscaping tips will help you keep your yard safe and looking good—even on the hottest days.

1. Smart Watering Habits That Save Your Yard (and Your Bill)

Smart watering isn’t about more water, it's about better timing and technique. The best time to water your lawn and plants is early in the morning. Cooler weather allows the roots to absorb water deeply while the sun won’t dry up the water too fast. How often you should water depends on your soil. For example clay soil keeps water longer so less watering is better.

Sandy soil lets water go away fast so shorter and more watering is better. Loam soil is just right so you should water just right. Watch out for signs of too much water. For example yellow leaves and mold are signs of too much water. Too little water can be seen by dry and curled leaves.

Patchy brown grass can also mean you need to water more. Fixing watering now will save you bigger lawn care problems later.

2. Plant Health Check: What Needs Your Attention Now

Late in summer is a good time to look at your trees, bushes and flower beds. Are any plants looking dead? Do you see leaf burn, brown spots, or dry edges? These mean that your plants might be too hot. To help the plants come back, water them deep and slow.

Cut away any leaves or stems that look dead or sick. Use summer pruning to cut and shape bushes and trees, but don't cut away too much, or the plants can get too hot. If you need help, a professional landscape person who works with gardens can look at your plants and tell you what to do to help each kind of plant.

3. Mulch and Soil Tips to Lock in Moisture

Now’s a great time to reapply mulch in your garden beds and around trees. Mulch helps cool the soil, reduce water evaporation, and prevent weeds from stealing moisture.

Consider compost-rich mulch that also improves soil health over time. And here’s a simple tip: check your soil in just 2 minutes by inserting a screwdriver or soil probe—if it resists, it’s time to water or amend.

This is a crucial piece of any seasonal landscaping plan, especially when preparing for drier weeks ahead.

4. Shade Solutions for a Cooler, More Comfortable Space

Providing shade for your plants (and yourself) can make a big difference in overall comfort and plant survival. Portable umbrellas, pergolas, shade cloths, or even planting fast-growing trees can protect delicate areas.

Shaded zones not only give your plants a break but also help reduce the heat load on your home—meaning you’ll lower your cooling bills too. Bonus: pets love the cool spots just as much as you do.

5. Prepping for What’s Next: Late-Season To-Do’s

August and the start of September are the best times for planning before fall. Here are some things to think about: Make your tired planting beds new with easy-drying plants. Make a list and plan when to make your lawn better. Change your watering plans now the nights are not so warm. Good time to set up with your lawn people for work to do in fall.

Also good time to make a plan for a place that needs little care for the time that is coming.

Don’t let the summer heat take a toll on your landscape. With a few smart moves, you can reduce stress on your plants, protect your lawn, and set the stage for a smooth transition into fall.

Need a hand? At Graham Landscape & Design, our team is here to help—from quick tune-ups to full evaluations and customized design solutions. Let’s keep your yard healthy, beautiful, and built to last through every season.

Oregon summers are a strange mix of cool mornings and dry, hot afternoons — and your landscape feels it too. To help you get through the season, we’ve made useful tips so your yard stays healthy, pretty, and strong in the heat.

Check Your Watering Habits

One of the most important landscaping maintenance and tips this season is keeping your plants properly watered. The best time to water your garden is early in the morning or late in the evening, when temperatures are lower and evaporation is reduced.

Deep, infrequent watering is ideal for established plants, while new plantings need consistent moisture. Mulch is another great tool to help lock in moisture and keep plant roots cool. For a smarter setup, consider adding a rain sensor or smart irrigation controller for eco-friendly watering.

Groom and Deadhead Regularly

A little upkeep goes a long way for your summer garden care. Remove faded blooms to encourage fresh flowers and prune back leggy growth on perennials and shrubs. This not only keeps your landscape looking tidy but also helps reduce the risk of plant disease.

Keep an Eye on Pests and Diseases

Warm, dry spells in Oregon often invite aphids, spider mites, and powdery mildew into your garden. Stay ahead by spot-checking your plants weekly. When issues pop up, lean on natural pest control methods like beneficial insects, neem oil, or a mild soapy water spray.

Smart Summer Lawn TLC

Your lawn needs some more care when it gets hot in the summer. Cut your grass a bit more so it can keep the roots shaded and keep the ground moist. Do not fertilize when it gets very hot. Fix the link to your watering system now. Rely on watering less often but more water. Do not over water.

Tidy and Refresh Garden Beds

Top off mulch in garden beds and borders to keep water in and make roots cold. Take out tired plants that only grow in cool weather. Put in fun, hot weather plants like zinnias and cosmos for more fun in the summer garden care. A new edging around a bed of plants makes your yard look sharp and done.

Plan for Late-Summer and Fall Color

You should plant things like sedum, echinacea and ornamental grasses now so they can bloom late into the year. Then by the time you are in the middle of the year, think about cool-season veggies.

Inspect and Maintain Hardscape Features

Don’t forget to check patios, walkways, and walls for heat pain or loose stones. Clear away the mess and add new gravel or bark to fill in the gap. This is part of good other work.

Need a Hand with Summer Garden Care?

With just a few changes and care, your yard can stay nice all through the hottest months. If you want help on tips about water use, bugs or how to care for your yard in each season, our local crew will help. Give us a call today and get a free talk about how we can help your yard stay nice!

July is here—time to soak up the summer sun in Oregon! Summer’s the time for long days and heat. It’s also the time when your yard will see its most stress of the year. Managing your yard in July is very important to keep it alive, bright, and strong through the hottest and driest part of summer.

While there are many ways to take care of your yard, you can also plant things that will help your yard not just last, but do well. We will show you ways to do yard work and advice on how to take care of your yard in the summer so it will look and be nice all year long.

1. Prioritize Smart Watering Tips or Practices

When you have to work on your yard in the warm months of Oregon, water is the best helper you will get and it is wise to use it wisely Here is what you should do:

•  Water your yard in the cool hours of the day. Do it in the morning or at night when it is cooler and the sun is not out. This will help the water stay on the plants and not fly away with the wind.
•  Water the yard deeply and less frequently, rather than lightly every day. This helps the roots grow deeper and stronger.
•  Think about using drip water or hoses that let water flow out slowly. These kinds of watering methods will not be a waste and will only go to the right part of your plants.
  
•  Do not forget to look for local rules about the watering schedule for summer. Follow these rules and keep your yard nice at the same time.

2. Keep Lawns Healthy Through the Heat

Summer sun can stress your lawn, but with the right yard care techniques, you can keep it green and resilient through July.

• Change your mower to the optimal lawn mow height of about 3 inches. Taller grass shades the soil and cuts down on drying out while stopping weeds.
• Follow the rules of normal mowing or the best lawn mowing, but do not cut more than one-third of the blade length at a time.
• Use a slow-release, summer safe fertilizer if needed. Do not over-fertilize in high heat.
• Watch for common lawn pests and weeds, and treat problem areas fast to avoid bigger problems down the road.

3. Refresh Summer Color with Heat-Tolerant Plants

Brighten up your garden beds and containers with summer landscaping favorites that thrive in Oregon’s July heat.

Popular heat-loving plants for Oregon yards include:

• Coneflowers (Echinacea)
• Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia)
• Zinnias
• Salvia
• Coreopsis
• Sedum

To maximize your summer color:

Add some color with summer container gardens; they are great for patios and entryways. Use a mixture of flowers that can take the heat and plants that can hang over the sides for a layered and lively look.

4. Tackle Mid-Summer Landscape Maintenance

July is a good time to do some work in your yard. You can keep up with your yard work if you do these easy tips:

• Cut back on big bushes and get rid of dead blooms from plants that bloom in the spring to make your yard look nice.
• Remove dead trees, pick up branches and leaves so bugs will not live there to sicken or consume your plants.
• Look at your mulch to make sure the dirt stays cool and wet while stopping weeds from growing.
• Do not forget your outside places — sweep patios and walkways and clean outside chairs so you are ready for back yard time with friends.

5. Prepare for Late-Summer and Fall Planting

Think about your fall thoughts — bulbs, decorative grass, and trees do best when planned now and planted as the air gets a little cold.
Get a design talk this summer, to get ready for fall work and to make things better next year.
Some fixups for the outside like a way to give water, a place to sit, or to plant trees that do not need much water can still be started in July.

The heat of summer does not mean your yard has to suffer. With a little care you can give and a good watering routine for summer and wise plant choices, your outside space can be just as full of life and healthy all season long. Follow these landscaping tips to get the most out of your yard this July.

Need help with your summer landscaping? Contact our team today for expert services, plant advice or a free mid-summer landscape check-up. Let’s help your yard grow through summer and beyond!

Summer 2025 is the best time to add new life to your outside spaces and create a garden plan. If you have a small place, a place where you sit outside, or if you have a lot of space, a good plan for your garden can do a lot to make it beautiful and pleasant. Here are some ideas for your next makeover.

1. Gardens that Bring Insects
Help the world as well as adding to the picture when you grow flowers that bring in bees, bugs, and hummingbirds. Think about colorful flowers like lavender, coneflowers, zinnias, and sunflowers to keep your gardens busy with life.

2. Foods in decorations or Edible Landscaping
Why just have pretty plants when you can grow some that taste good? Mix herbs, food, and fruit trees with your other plants. Cherry tomatoes in hanging baskets, rosemary borders, or a lemon tree in the sun can give you both beauty and taste with foods in decorations.

3. Vertical Gardens
Short on space? Vertical gardens are good for patios or balconies. Use wall planters, hanging pots, or trellises to grow herbs, succulents, and flowers. It’s a smart way to make more greenery without using up space.

4. Relaxation Zones
Make a comfy spot where you can sit back. A hammock between trees, a shaded place to read, or a fire pit area with sweet smells can turn your garden into a personal outdoor garden break.

With some fun ideas and good plans, your garden can be both good to look at and work. Start to dream, and let your space show what you like and who you are for 2025!

When summer heats up, so do the weeds. The warm weather, longer days, and extra watering create the perfect conditions for these pesky invaders to thrive. And while they may seem harmless at first, weeds quickly steal water and nutrients from your plants, take over your yard, and wreck your curb appeal.

The good news? You don’t have to surrender your yard to dandelions and crabgrass. Today, we’re sharing some effective weed control hacks homeowners in Eugene and surrounding areas can try right now — no complicated tools or harsh chemicals required for your landscape or during your landscaping tasks.

Know Your Enemy — Common Weeds to Watch For

You should know what weeds are before you try to get rid of them. Here are some weeds that are common:

• Dandelions: The yellow flower of a weed that turns into a fluff ball.
• Clover: Small, round leaflets in groups of three (or lucky four).
  
• Crabgrass: A weed that is a little less tall than the grass around it and has spreading stems.
• Chickweed: Little white flowers and thick and close together growth.

Getting rid of weeds is best when you catch them early. Checking your lawn and garden often will help you get rid of weeds before they can grow and make seeds.

Smart Preventative Hacks

Mulch Like a Pro

A thin 2–3 inch layer of natural mulch will not only keep your soil cool and moist but will also block the sun from reaching weed seeds. Mulch around trees, flower beds and walkways to kill weed seedlings before they grow.

Use Landscape Fabric Wisely

Landscape fabric can be a helpful barrier under gravel paths and perennial beds. Just be mindful — it works best in areas where you don’t plan to dig or plant frequently. Avoid using it in vegetable gardens or areas where you’ll want to amend the soil regularly.

Mow High, Not Low

Scalping your lawn invites weeds. Instead, keep your grass at 3–4 inches tall. The taller blades naturally shade the soil, making it harder for weed seeds to sprout.

DIY Natural Weed Killers

Looking for chemical-free options to get rid of weeds in driveways, sidewalks, and patios? Try these:

Vinegar & Dish Soap Spray

Combine white vinegar with a few drops of dish soap in a spray bottle. This mixture dries out weeds quickly — perfect for cracks and edges where turf isn’t present.

Boiling Water Trick

Pouring boiling water directly onto weeds in sidewalk cracks or gravel areas is a fast, eco-friendly solution. Just be careful to avoid nearby plants you want to keep.

Pro Tip: These natural solutions are non-selective — meaning they’ll kill anything they touch. Use them carefully!

Hand-Pulling Tips That Make a Difference

• Sometimes, old-fashioned elbow grease is still the best way to get rid of weeds.
• Pull After Rain: Weeds come up much easier when the soil is damp.
• Use the Right Tools: A weeding fork or hori-hori knife can help remove deep, stubborn roots like dandelions and thistle.
• Dispose Carefully: Don’t toss pulled weeds into your compost if they’ve already gone to seed. Bag and discard them to prevent re-sprouting.

If your yard is overwhelmed or you’re battling invasive species like Himalayan blackberry or English ivy, it might be time to call in professional help.

At Graham Landscape & Design, our experienced team offers yard clean-up services, seasonal maintenance, and effective weed control strategies for homes and businesses in Eugene and the surrounding area. Whether you need a one-time clean-up or an ongoing care plan, we’ve got your back.

A thoughtfully planned landscape design does more than improve how your yard looks, it also enhances the way you live. Great outdoor spaces increase property value, boost curb appeal, and create beautiful, functional areas where you can relax, entertain, and reconnect with nature.

Whether you have a small backyard or an expansive property, the right landscape, garden or hardscape design ideas can completely transform your outdoor space.

Assess Your Outdoor Space

Before you go into the design choices, take some time to check the yard you have now. Think about the size of the yard, how it is set out, where the light is at different times of the day and if you have any things there now like trees, patios or fences.

Now, think about what you want to do with the outside space. Do you want a place where you can sit quietly and enjoy a rest each week? A place with many plants that will flower? Or, a place you can all meet and eat, where you can hold many events? When you know what you want to do with it, that will help you make the right choices for how you make your yard.

Plan Functional Zones

Good landscape design includes creating functional zones within your outdoor living spaces. Divide your yard into dedicated areas for dining, lounging, gardening, or play. Use pathways, patios, or decks to connect these zones and guide the flow of movement throughout your property.

Adding attractive pieces like a small fire pit, a thing with moving water, or plants that look nice at the front helps make the work look good and draws your eye. Thinking about small ways to look at the area can make old parts into warm places to be or to work on planting.

Choose the Right Plants

Choosing good plants is the best way to get a yard that is easy to take care of and looks good. Pick the types that work best where you live and that will grow in your kind of ground. Decide how much work you want to do on your lawn.

Add trees, bushes, plants that come back every year, and plants that give out colors for all throughout the year. Remember to pick plants that give off a smell, that are put on display, and that come in different sizes.

Native and drought-tolerant species are a smart choice for sustainable, resilient landscapes.

Work with a Landscape Design Professional

While DIY projects can be rewarding, working with a professional landscape design team ensures your vision is brought to life efficiently and beautifully. Experts can help you avoid costly mistakes, navigate complex site challenges, and maximize your budget with thoughtful planning and creative solutions.

From first plans to what plants to buy and future floor plans, an expert can change your garden ideas into a well-thought out plan for an outside home.

To get a great look, a good plan is very important. If you look at your space, put a shape on how you like to look, cut your yard into parts, buy good plants, put hardscape around, and put light and things on top, you will get an outdoor home you will like for a long time.

Ready to bring your landscape design ideas to life? Contact Graham Landscape & Design to schedule a consultation and see how a professional landscape design services can transform your outdoor space.

Each yard has its own tale. Some are bright places where good times grow. Others get lost and left alone, hoping for a new start. This is the tale of one such yard — and the woman who chose to save it. Meet Debora Sterling. She has lived in Springfield for years. But her backyard was too much to handle. It was wild, messy, and no longer showed the kindness of the woman who lived there.

Debora did not know things would soon change for her. A local contest was held. Thanks to a unique local contest and expert landscape design and yard care, her backyard was set to move from a sad place to a bright new one. Graham Landscape and Design proudly partnered with KVAL 13 Oregon to launch a backyard makeover contest like no other — a chance to win a full landscape maintenance and makeover package.

The contest was for people who own homes in Lane, Linn, Douglas, and Coos Counties. Many people sent in pictures of their yards. Some yards looked wild. Some had broken stones. Every picture had a tale. Some were fun. Some showed hard times. Soon, the whole town talked about yard work, lawn care, and how much we all love nice yards. The team spent many hours looking at all the photos and reading the stories. On April 14, 2025, they chose a winner.

Debora stood out. Debora’s tale was strong. She never had a chance to do the yard let alone clean a bit as she was sick. She wished for a space to rest and to love her yard once more. It was not just a place out back she looked for — it was a safe home. Her words touched the group, and soon all knew: Debora Sterling would be the one who won this year.

Three of Graham Landscape and Design finest crew members stepped up to the challenge, bringing with them years of expertise in landscape maintenance, lawn care, and yard cleanup. The process was no small feat!

Debora stood by as the yard changed. The change took their breath away. Some who lived close came to watch. They knew how the yard used to look. Now, they could not believe what it was turning into. Joy, hugs, and tears were there with them, all in one place. A plain patch behind the house was now full of new life. The ground, once dull, grew with hope. The air, once still, was filled with bright sounds and smiles.

When everything is set, Debora’s backyard was no longer a burden — it was a welcoming retreat. With perfectly planned yard care, the space was completely reborn.

This contest was a testament to the power of community, the generosity of local partnerships, and the incredible stories hiding in backyards everywhere.

Thank you to everyone who entered, to our hard working crew, and to our partners at KVAL 13 Oregon for making it possible. And for those still peeking out at frightful yards — stay tuned. Another chance to win a full landscape design, lawn care, and yard cleanup transformation might be just around the corner.

Take a look at the property's transformation — before and after:

As winter ends and we see spring come, April and May is big for Oregon homeowners. Days grow longer, the ground softens, and the weather gets better, making it a great time to think about yard upgrades. If you want to change your yard, now’s the time.

The Best Time: April and May to Early Summer

From April, May and through early summer, there’s a special time for new projects in Oregon. Jobs haven’t peaked yet, so it’s easier to book good local builders. Starting now means you’ll enjoy your new space all summer. Ground conditions are also best, spring rains and mild days are great for work like patios, decks, and more. Whether you want big builds or small fixes, this is the best time to start.

Top Outdoor Construction Projects to Start Now

If you want to improve your yard, here are some top project planning for landscapers in Eugene to start now:

• Decks: Fun place for the sun.
• Patios and paths: Add beauty and use to your yard.
• Pergolas, fences, and shade: Style and privacy for the yard.
• Outside kitchens and fire pits: Use the yard all year.

These upgrades boost your home’s look and add value.

Permits & Planning: Get Ahead of the Rush

A smart move this spring is to start your planning early. From getting permits to finding the right stuff, April and May gives you a head start before the summer rush. Working with a lawn professional in Eugene Oregon can save time, cut stress, and help you dodge delays. The sooner you start, the smoother your job will go—and the sooner you’ll see the results.

Budgeting for Spring Projects

Spring construction doesn’t have to mean a major upfront investment. Many landscapers offer phased or staged construction options. For example, you might install a deck now and add a built-in firepit later in the season.

Other budgeting tips include:

• Planning ahead to lock in pricing before summer demand drives costs up
• Prioritizing essential features and adding aesthetic upgrades over time
• Choosing locally sourced materials to keep costs down without sacrificing quality

Why Work with a Local Expert

When it comes to landscaping in Eugene, and experience with Oregon’s unique weather patterns and soil conditions makes all the difference. A local team understands the terrain, has relationships with regional suppliers, and can tailor designs that work beautifully with your property’s natural features.

Whether you're planning custom builds or a full new construction project, partnering with a local pro to ensure your vision comes to life smoothly and sustainably. Ready to make your outdoor space the envy of the neighborhood? Warmer weather means our project calendar is filling fast.

April is an exciting month for gardening as it marks the start of the growing season. With temperatures rising, the promise of new life and blooming flowers is just around the corner. It's essential to focus on your outside space now so that you can set yourself up for a productive summer. Ensure that you follow these steps for a hardy landscape:

1. Lawn Care Tips

• Mowing: Now that the grass is growing, you'll want to start mowing at the appropriate height to ensure healthy growth in your lawn. Setting the lawn mower to the proper height keeps the grass in better condition, and helps it grow stronger throughout the season.
  
• Spring Fertilization: Use a spring fertilizer to help develop a stronger root system and enhanced green color. This gives an awakening to your lawn after being dormant through the winter months.
• Overseeding and Aeration: Cure any winter damage by overseeding bare spots and aerating the soil. This paves the way for a thick, stronger lawn by enhancing the root's ability to make the soil their home.

2. Garden Preparation

• Clear Debris: Clean the garden of dry leaves, weeds, and any other material leftover from winter to prevent harmful insects and bacteria from growing. Additionally, this practice can help in creating more space for young plants.
  
• Soil Enrichment: Loosen up your flower beds or vegetable patch using a fork, and loosen them . Add enriched compost or organic matter that breaks down over time and improves the structure and nutrient content of the soil. Trust me, it will enable you to nurture better flowers.soils plants if they're fed this way.
• Start Planting : Stick with hardy flowers and vegetables that are especially suited to cool spring weather. The best plants to start in April include your: Peas, strawberries, and daffodils.

3. Pruning and Tree Care

• Trim Shrubs and Trees: Give your shrubs and trees that all-important trim to create the perfect outline just when new growth is about to start. This will promote a stronger growth and make sure the basic skeleton of your garden is in great shape.
  
• Get rid of the Winter Damage: Take stock of all the branches that have been damaged by the snow and rub them off before they open the door for any other pests or disease.
• Pro care: For larger bushes and trees, we suggest getting an expert tree care service. With a professional tree care service, your plants will receive the correct treatment and be adequately taken care of.

4. Irrigation and Watering Tips

• Inspect and Repair the Irrigation System: Spring is here and your lawn needs a little TLC! Inspect and repair your irrigation system to make your grass and garden happy for the growing season.
  
• Set Up a Watering Schedule: To optimize growth for your plants, now is the time to get into the groove of a consistent watering schedule depending on their requirements and the local rainfall.
• Mulch Everything: Mulch doesn’t just look pretty, it helps retain moisture in the soil and keeps down the weeds. Apply a healthy layer of mulch to your garden beds to keep them hydrated.

5. Hardscape and Outdoor Living Enhancements

• Patios and Walkways: Take a good look at patios, decks, and walkways for any damages. Make sure to keep your outdoor living space in the best possible condition by getting any repairs done.
  
• Add Landscape Features: If you’ve desired a fire pit or some added garden paths, maybe even some decorative stones, now’s the time to implement them. There’s no better time to plan and add these features.
• Clean and Revamp the Outdoor Furniture: Bring out all of your cushions, tables, and chairs to give the outdoor area that fresh feeling. Before the heat rolls in, your backyard wouldn’t be the same without them.

Don't let your garden struggles keep you from jumping into spring early! If you have garden preparation questions or concerns, we're here to help. Whether you're looking for a beautiful landscaping design opportunity, some spring yard care tips, or are in need of our maintenance expertise—or have an exciting project in mind that deserves our attention—we'd be more than happy to assist you.