Xeriscaping in Northern New England
Living in the Northeast I never thought I would consider adding xeriscaping (pronounced zera-scaping) to my landscape design repertoire. Whatever…
Your Life Outside
Neonicotinoids, Bees and Turf Care
This post was first published on Feb. 4, 2016. This updated version is from the Chippers spring newsletter. No corrections…
The Best Tree Care Companies in NH and VT
I have a very personal reason for writing this blog about the best tree care companies in New Hampshire and…
The End of Fall Ushers In Ice Melt Season
November typically is the beginning of ice melt season when most people realize winter is closer than further away. Snow…
Fall Mowing And The Final Cut
I’ve been asked over a half dozen times in just the past few days “when should I stop mowing and…
Autumn Lawn Care
October beckons more treats than tricks when it comes to attending to your home or commercial lawn this fall. After…
Selecting Trees to Last a Lifetime
One of the most commonly asked questions of our arborists is “What tree do you think I should plant?” There…
Why 2015 Was A Tough Year For Grass
I’ve said it time and time again, 2015 has been a really tough year on New England lawns. As the…
Back To School: Ideal Time For Aeration
All the ads for back to school supplies are great reminders that it’s the start of a new season for…
Decades of Mature Tree Growth – What To Do Now
There are many known advantages to landscapes with mature native and planted trees: beauty, privacy, shade for pleasure and to…
Patience With Your Lawn
However, a living landscape is much different then ordering your coffee with extra sugar in the morning. Living plants, including…
Early Summer Lawn Stress
While Vermont and New Hampshire are not suffering through a long-term drought like California, we are experiencing an official drought…
Water Your Dry Lawn This Spring
While Vermont and New Hampshire are not suffering through a long-term drought like California, we are certainly experiencing a very…
