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Benefits of a Plan and Updated Hardiness Zones in Litchfield County

VOLUME 8 ⚪ ISSUE NO. 2 ⚪ JANUARY 17, 2024

Landscape Design Plan | Ridgefield CT
 

IN THIS ISSUE

◻️ Maintenance Plans

◻️ Hardiness Zones

◻️ January Tasks

◻️ CGKA Event

Shayne | YardScapes | New Milford, CTAs landscape professionals, we will always be advocates for the importance of maintaining beautiful and healthy outdoor spaces. In a previous issue, we listed some of the many Health Benefits of Nature that we all can enjoy by simply spending time outside. You may think there is not much to do in January except look at seed & plant catalogs and dream of spring, but there are a few gardening tasks that you can perform to ensure your property stays in top shape. Also, while perusing those colorful catalogs and considering any new additions to your garden, take note that the USDA has updated their Plant Hardiness Map opening up the possibility for a few new additions! -Shayne

maintenance plans

Not everyone has the time, energy, or interest in keeping up on the endless outdoor maintenance properties require which is why you have YardScapes! We offer a comprehensive range of services to keep it looking beautiful year round, by team members who are dedicated to providing exceptional service and surpassing client expectations.

 

Some of the other benefits you can enjoy by hiring YardScapes are:
  • Additional free time.
  • Saves you money by finding and addressing issues before they become problems.
  • We have all the knowledge, equipment, products, and muscle.
  • No more trips to the home improvement store.
  • Outstanding staff who deliver work they are proud of.
  • Improved property appearance and overall health.
  • Increased home value and curb appeal.
  • YardScapes comes with 35 years knowledge and experience!

USDA HARDINESS ZONES    

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is an essential data source for gardeners and growers who want to ensure that perennial plants thrive in a specific location.The map is based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature and is divided into 12 zones. The last time this map was updated was 2011 and this year, our local zip code of 06776 has moved from Zone 6a to Zone 6B due to a +4°F annual temperature increase.  
When choosing new perennial plants, shrubs, or trees, also take in consideration your property’s micro-climate. A micro-climate is a “pocket” of atmospheric conditions that are different from the surrounding area. These can be as small as your garden bed or as large as a cool valley between two hills. A perennial garden near your house will be warmer than the garden bed in the open yard. The shrubs along the foundation in the front that receive the warm sunshine most of the day have a different micro-climate than those in the back that are shaded all day. When deciding where to plant any new additions, think also about the soggy spring season, the blazing summer sun, and the cold winter winds and how each season affects certain areas around your property. 
To be on the safe side when choosing new plants, look for those rated one-half to one zone colder than your location, purchase from reputable sellers, make sure the soil is healthy, and plant at the right time and in the right location. Or, contact your landscape consultant and let them design, install and maintain all your garden beds!

JANUARY TASKS

As the winter season sets in, landscapers in our area of the country have a unique challenge in maintaining productivity. While plowing and shoveling can surely keep us busy, with the limited amount of snowfall lately, we focus most on any work we can still do in the field and behind-the-scenes projects at headquarters until green season gets us outdoors again.
January is the month for turning inward, examining our previous year, critiquing it, setting goals, and planning on making the current year even better. While in the office we are working on processes and implementing new ideas, there are still a few tasks happening outside in the field.
At this time of year we will begin pruning certain dormant trees and shrubs and applying anti-desiccants to evergreens if they have not already been treated. We will also check for frost-heaving, frost and/or ice damage, and inspect any stakes or plant covers we placed in the fall to make sure they are still doing their jobs. This is also a fantastic time to scout trees for egg masses from the invasive spotted lanternfly.

CGKA EVENT

  

On Thursday, January 11th, Shayne, Tom M, Cam, Joe & Tom G joined the Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association (CGKA) for a presentation by David Mellor, Senior Director of Grounds for the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park.

Dave gave an fascinating and enlightening presentation where he shared his 40 years of experience as a passionate groundskeeper for Major League Baseball fields, complete with amazing photos of some impressive mowing patterns! He also shared his colorful stories about life and discussed his appreciation for groundskeepers and the remarkable work they do to enhance people’s backyard experiences.
The event was hosted by STIHL Northeast, and the attending members raised $4,250 for Homes for the Brave, a non-profit providing housing and services to homeless veterans.

“There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter. One is the January thaw, the other is the seed catalogs.” 

—Hal Borland

 

 

 

 

 

 

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