It’s been an uneventful winter so far in the severe weather department. But as we New Englanders know, the season is far from over. There’s nothing stopping us from getting a pop-up blizzard or even some serious snowflakes in March and April. And whenever we do get hit with a couple of snowstorms in a relatively short period of time, that snow piles up quickly. So how do landscaping and snow removal companies like ours deal with all that snow when space is getting tight? Today, let’s talk about snow stacking, snow hauling, and other techniques for a snow-heavy winter season. Continue reading What Is Snow Stacking?
When you think of mulch, what do you picture? Wood chips? Rock? Gravel? There are many types of mulch, but there’s only one that you’ll always have right in your backyard — lawn mulch. Lawn mulch is a kind of organic mulch made up of grass clippings and leaves. You can spread this mixture of grass clippings and finely shredded leaves across your yard —the result is a healthy, lush lawn using materials that come straight from the source. Continue reading Is Lawn Mulching Good for Your Yard?
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as cultivating your own vegetable garden—until uninvited critters decide to make it their personal buffet. From rabbits and deer to squirrels and birds, wildlife can wreak havoc on your hard-earned harvest. But, with a few clever tricks and strategies, you can protect your vegetable garden from pesky critters. Let’s explore some effective methods to keep unwanted visitors at bay.
The grass is blanketed in snow. The trees are leafless. And the ponds are frozen over. But this year, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, thereby predicting an early spring! And if this famous groundhog is right, it means now’s the perfect time for New England property owners to engage in thoughtful planning for the upcoming season. Here are nine things you can do now during these final weeks of winter to prepare your landscape for spring.
A fresh blanket of snow on your property may look pretty, but don’t let it blind you to the potential dangers accumulating on your rooftop. Removing snow from your roof is a crucial part of home maintenance that ensures safety and preserves the integrity of your roof. In this blog, we’ll explore the best practices for rooftop snow removal, covering the right timing, tools, techniques, and why calling in the professionals is often the wisest choice.
Autumn can be a beautiful time of year in New England as the leaves turn to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows and blanket every surface. However, what many homeowners might not realize is that neglecting fall leaf removal can pose significant threats to the health and beauty of their lawn. So, before you skip fall leaf cleanup at your home or business, let us explain the hidden dangers of doing so and why this is such a crucial seasonal task.
Water features like fountains or small ponds add visual appeal to your property and can provide a sliver of calmness and serenity to your yard. But as with everything else in landscaping and hardscaping, these require regular upkeep to stay functioning properly. Today, we’ll cover how to maintain an outdoor water feature and why it’s important to do so. 
Spring is just around the corner; before we know it, all the snow will be melted, and it’ll be time to start tending to the gardens. Take a look around your yard: what are you growing this year? When you head to the nursery, your plant purchasing options come down to two primary categories: annuals or perennials. Today, we’re going to share the things 
It’s that time of year again when the leaves start to turn and fall from trees, drenching our lawns, streets, and houses in all kinds of beautiful colors. These seasonal crimson and gold hues in nature are a welcomed sight by many. But then comes the reminder that they present more yardwork. Before your autumn weekends waste away while you break your back raking for hours on end, consider other ways you can effectively tackle fall leaf cleanup on your property. Here are some timesaving, environmentally conscious, not-so-physically-demanding methods to try and how you can get help.
When pest control comes to mind, most immediately picture insecticides, poison bait, or other forms of hazardous chemicals. These methods are most often used after pests have done damage. But there’s a far more efficient and eco-friendly way to control pests, and that’s through yard planning, maintenance, and landscape design. Let’s discuss how you can take advantage of natural preventatives and use landscaping to help repel pests.