GREEN MATTERS We believe everyone, everywhere, benefits from a connection with nature. We recognize the importance of green spaces and their contributions to the environment. As landscape professionals, our staff share a commitment to improving our environment in all ways – both personally and professionally. We are devoted to caring for all living things and […]
Spring Is Right Around The Corner
INTEGRATED TICK CONTROL Since 2001, Connecticut has had the highest reported rate of Lyme disease in the country. Lyme disease prevention starts at home and YardScapes offers Integrated pest management (IPM) to help drastically reduce their numbers on your property. We will safely treat your shrubs and the perimeter of your property WITHOUT the application […]
Mild Winters and Off-Season Growth
What did you like to do for fun as a kid? It’s time to reintroduce our kids to the joy of nature.
Nature Valley Canada recently sat down three generations of families and asked them one simple question, “What did you like to do for fun as a kid?” Take a moment to see how they responded, then grab your kids and go rediscover the joy of nature. [NatureValleyCanada] [H/T:Adweek / Mashable]
Landscape Design in the Winter + Thank You to Our Ape of the Year!
We really, no-kidding want to thank every one of you for a great 2019. We had the chance to make new friends, new clients, and bring a few future rock-star employees on board. Our Ape of the Year was announced at our annual Holiday Party and couldn’t have been more deserving. Please join us in […]
VOLUNTEERING AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 2019
2018 Champions Through Adversity
5 Things to do This Fall!
Welcome Back!
It’s Scary, But Leave it Be!
Look for the Helpers
YardScapes Inc. Becomes 7th Landscape Firm in US to earn Industry Accreditation
Day of Service 2018:
Soil Testing: A Smarter Approach to Lawncare
More Than A Check
What Are We Thankful For?
YardScapes Earns National Award at Conference in Louisville
Victory Measured in Inches
Apes In Washington D.C!
Something Different for 2017
Helping The Community That Helps Us
Mulch: Get a Load of It!
Arrive (and relax) In Style! A Brief Overview of Walkways and Patios
Outdoor Kitchens and Firepits: Bring The Inside Out
Estate Management: More Than A Simple “Mow and Blow”.
What is Estate Management? As Landscape Professionals, we realize that the value of our services lies mainly in offering solutions that save time for our clients, both in the execution of work, as well as the arrangement and planning phases. Estate Management (EM) is the term for the bulk of our garden maintenance package offerings here […]
Ticks, Tubes, And How to Prevent Lyme Disease.
Landscape and Winter: An Unlikely Match
Couldn’t do it without you
YardScapes would like to extend its thanks to the sponsors, contributors and donors who made the 2015 Quad-Am Golf Classic a success. Thanks to our gold sponsor, SouthPaw Builders, and to silver sponsors Aspetuck Tree & Landscape, DPT Plumbing & Heating, and Parker Medical. Thanks also to our beverage sponsor, New Milford Spirit Shoppe and […]
Trim those Spirea and you may get a nice bonus
Now that we are well into July most of the small Spireas have just finished blooming or about to. Give them a little trim to cut off the dead flower heads, and they may push out some new bonus flowers for you in August.
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Soil pH and Liming Lawns
My father-in-law is an old-school kind of guy. In spite my best efforts to resuscitate his lawn each year, he goes rogue. He’s a classic “weed & feed.” On our first 50-degree day a few weeks back, he asked me if he could get to seeding. And fertilizing. And liming. It’s spring; the warm weather […]
YardScapes Continues to Grow – Please Welcome J. Scott Williams, Our New Landscape Architect
Fifteen years ago, YardScapes founder, Shayne Newman met Landscape Architect, J. Scott Williams when the two had a client in common. A local Connecticut lawn maintenance client of YardScapes hired Scott to design an ornamental garden. Their like-mindedness made for a seamless and successful project. Scott and Shayne shared not only similar landscape aesthetics, but […]
Peace of Mind
There was something very special about this year’s holiday dinner. Yes, we had some new faces, and we chose a new venue. The spirit was much the same of years’ past–lively, fun, a little rowdy at times. I sat in the corner, quietly taking it all in. I was overwhelmed with gratitude for these […]
Friends with Benefits
Follow us on Facebook and have access to all things YardScapes: events, advice, gardening tips, case studies, and community outreach. We’ve embraced this social medium as it disseminates information quickly and easily. We aim to get YardScapes news to you faster and in a way that’s manageable. Our Facebook content comes from our databases, experiences, […]
Meteor showers, thankfulness, and the new year
In honor of my mother’s birthday—New Year’s Eve—and because no one can say it better, I’d like to share her Backyard Botany column from 2002 for The Norwood Post. It’s a fitting tribute to my mother, to the beauty in nature, and to the year ahead. To health and happiness, Shayne Meteor display ignites […]
The Forman School Visits YardScapes
Ms. Nicole Szigeti and her students spent an afternoon at YardScapes last month to hear Shayne speak to the principles of leadership that have guided him in business and in community outreach. Students came with thoughtfully prepared questions and an eagerness to learn. The Forman School is a coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for students […]
YardScapes Rocks Out 2011 Day Of Service
When “thank you” isn’t enough…
YardScapes would like to extend its thanks to the 2011 volunteers who made the third annual PLANET (Professional Landcare Network) Day of Service a success. Thank you to YardScapes employees Roberto Angulo, Bruce Brown, Jennifer Burks, Angel Guaman, Raul Guaman, Alfredo Hernandez, Florentino Hernandez, Rosa Hernandez, Greg Kaiser, Manuel Labanda, Chris Lewis, Greg Malmberg, Ramiro […]
YardScapes Earth Day Contest Referenced in The Litchfield County Times
A Planet member and Landcare Network Public Relations Committee Chairperson, Mr. Newman is a recognized leader in community service contributions throughout the year. The YardScapes founder became a “Day of Service” charter participant with the central mission of “demonstrating goodwill and environmental stewardship in revitalizing the places where people live, work, and play… Read more
YardScapes Earth Day Contest Referenced in The Greater New Milford Spectrum
“My employees are excited to help out the community,” Mr. Newman said, “and I am proud that they are willing to donate their time and energy during the gear up of our busy spring season… Read more
CT LANDSCAPE FIRM SEEKS SUBMISSIONS FOR LOCAL “DAY OF SERVICE” CONTEST
New Milford, CT. February 24, 2011—This Earth Day, April 22, 2011, YardScapes founder Shayne Newman, along with his firm’s team of volunteers, will revitalize the green-spaces of one area non-profit organization and one area homeowner. The Day of Service Contest is a need-based initiative. Contest winners, determined and vetted by Mr. Newman and his staff, […]
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management Lately everything is green—green industry, green technology, green spaces, green tea. I often worry the trendiness of all things green will overshadow what the movement is really about. At YardScapes, greenness isn’t a buzzword but a commitment to our environment. You all know that green spaces are aesthetically pleasing and privacy promoting. […]
Now is the time to ‘revive’ lawns and gardens
From The New Milford Spectrum by Shayne Newman, Contributing Writer This has not been a banner year for our lawns and gardens. If you love gardening like me, or you simply love the result of someone else’s work in your garden — that would be my wife –then I can imagine you’re feeling a little […]
TLC at The Children’s Center in New Milford
Shayne Newman and Giles Vaughan—long-time friends and fellow landscape professionals (YardScapes, Inc. and Black Lab Landscaping, respectively) volunteered their time at The Children’s Center. The two-day effort included a playground renovation with new mulch and sod, and installation of a safety mat in the toddler area. We are really proud of the results. Check out […]
Worth Waiting For…
Our hats are off to Sue Metcalf who has spent the better part of two years tirelessly raising money for the new walkway at New Milford’s Historical Society. Mrs. Metcalf had to sell many a paver to make it happen. Here are some photos of the walkway YardScapes was honored to install.
Timing and patience’ mean everything to lawn care
Published in the Greater New Milford Spectrum, April 23, 2010 By Shayne Newman contributing Writer You ARE your lawn. If you’re overzealous in your approach to its maintenance—a weekend warrior, frenetically weed and feeding—your overwrought lawn will suffer for it. If you are patient, well, good things (and lawns) come to those who wait. Timing is equally […]
How can we live in ‘harmony’ with deer?
Published in the Danbury News Times, September 23, 2009 By Shayne Newman contributing Writer Ahab had his white whale, I have my deer—any and all deer. They were here first, my wife likes to say, their natural habitat shrinking with each new housing development. While that may be true, I don’t need them eating me […]
Take precautions; watch out for ticks this season
Published in the Danbury News Times, April 22, 2009 By Shayne Newman contributing Writer I am a numbers guy. I have a degree in finance and spend the better part of my day poring over spreadsheets, budgets and the bottom line. My wife affectionately — or not so affectionately — calls me “Rain-man” as I […]