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YardScapes Landscape

Landscaping | Lawn Care | Property Maintenance | CT

YardApes is now
YardScapes Landscape Professionals
18 Aspetuck Ridge Road
New Milford, CT 06776

(860)350-2737

MULCH MADNESS

HELLO SPRING!!

 

With three snow events since that groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter weather, wildly fluctuating temps, and now more daylight, we are surely ready to welcome the vernal equinox and the beginning of the Spring season on Sunday!

We’ve been doing housekeeping at HQ, updating and streamlining our procedures and processes, performing dormant pruning and getting all our equipment ready for the upcoming season. We will be starting spring clean-ups on properties very soon and before we know it, we’ll be in full green season mode and winter will be a distant memory.
Now is the perfect time to reach out to your landscape consultant if you’re considering scheduling any projects on your property this year. -Shayne

 

“I don’t mind going back to daylight saving time. With inflation, the hour will be the only thing I’ve saved all year.” – Victor Borge

MULCH MADNESS!!

Mulch is one of the most important additions to assist in the health and appearance of your yardscape. Mulch can help to suppress weeds, regulate soil temperatures, maintain moisture levels, hinder erosion, protect roots, and add immediate visual impact to the look and feel of your property by giving it an overall neat and well-kept appearance. While mulch can be naturally occurring, such as grass clippings, fallen leaves, twigs, bark and spent flower blooms, there are also several organic prepared types of mulch which we have delivered fresh – by the tons. But beware – all mulch is NOT the same!

Mulch has many benefits and choosing the right one is very important. Organic mulch like grass. hay, leaves, or wood will decompose over time and give nutrients to the soil while inorganic mulch such as gravel, plastic, rubber, or landscape cloth is much more long lasting. Just like anything else, you get what you pay for so know where your mulch is coming from and how to use it.

Some hardwood mulch can carry diseases, pests and most commonly, the artillery fungus – so called because it “shoots” spores that land up to 20 feet away. These spores adhere to surfaces resulting in small, dark spots on your siding, cars, lawn furniture and anything else close by. While it is harmless to humans and pets, the spots are unsightly and almost impossible to remove.
The mulch we have delivered from Maine each spring is mostly bark which is much more resistant to pests and diseases. It has also been thoroughly cleaned and prepared so nothing but clean mulch is crossing state lines and inhabiting your property.
There are also a few factors to look at when mulching and calculations are needed to determine the the correct amount of mulch to be used. Trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables require differences in mulching. Depending on the area being mulched and the plants living there, the type of mulch and the depth of mulch needed are taken into consideration. A layer of mulch that is too thick or improperly placed can hinder water absorption in the soil thus preventing it from reaching the roots. It can also invite mold when damp or overheat the soil below in dry summer months.
BELOW: Artillery Fungus spores on home siding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAKE IT EASY  

SERVICE CONTRACTS
If you have not done so already, please make sure to return your 2022 service contact to your landscape consultant.
GO PAPERLESS
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AUTO-PAY
You can also save time by setting up auto-pay on your account by letting us know which credit card you’d like to keep on file. A few days before processing, you will receive your monthly invoice so you have time to call us should you have any questions or need to change payment method. Otherwise, you don’t need to do anything but enjoy your yardscape! If you’d like to take advantage of paperless billing or auto-pay, please call the office.

IT’S TIME!

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It’s time to start your seeds indoors! If you begin sowing your seeds now, they’ll be ready to plant in the recommended 6-8 weeks. Typically, last frost in our area is the beginning of May, while first frost is in early October giving us a 150 day growing season.
Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, supporters in over 190 countries and territories unite, taking action on and raising awareness of the issues facing our one home. 
But Earth Hour is more than just an hour for Earth – it’s a movement for our own futures, for the benefit of people and planet.
And it’s not only a symbol of solidarity – it’s a catalyst for change, harnessing the power of the crowd.
On Saturday, March 26 from 8:30PM to 9:30PM -switch off the lights, put away your electronics, and show the earth some love! Click the photo above for more information.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!

Today is the Ides of March. It was notable in ancient Rome for being a day to settle debts before it became synonymous with the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. How many conspirators were involved in Caesars stabbing at a meeting of the Senate?
A) Only  2 – Brutus & Cassius   B) About 60    C) Around 300    D) All 900 members of Senate
Last Issue: Q: How much do US companies lose due to unproductive employees during the NCAA March Madness tournament?
A: 46% answered correctly with 13 BILLION
23% chose 23 billion, 23% chose 33 billion and 8% chose 3 billion.
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