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YardScapes Landscape

Landscaping | Lawn Care | Property Maintenance | CT

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

(860)350-2737

WELCOME SUMMER

VOLUME 8⚪ISSUE NO. 12⚪ JUNE 18, 2024

IN THIS ISSUE

◻️ Irrigation & Watering

◻️ Garden Maintenance

◻️ Design and Aesthetics

◻️ Summer Arrives

Hello!

You would never know by this week’s temperatures, but the spring season comes to an end on Thursday and we’re looking forward to the increasing lushness and vibrancy of the summer season! Whether you’re a competent gardener or just dipping your toes into the world of outdoor beauty, our team at YardScapes is here to inspire, educate, and transform your outdoor spaces. From maintaining the health of your lawn, installing vibrant flowerbeds, or creating sustainable hardscapes, we have a wealth of knowledge, skilled workers, and our eyes on industry advances and current trends. We’re excited to help you create the perfect setting for all of your special summer memories.

As we welcome the warmth and beauty of summer together, we look forward to continuing to serve you with the highest standard of care and dedication. ~Shayne

IRRIGATION & WATERING

Proper irrigation and watering practices not only help in conserving water, but also promote healthier and more beautiful lawns and gardens by helping roots grow deep and strong, resulting in a flourishing landscape.

Most lawns and gardens benefit from having about an inch of water per week, but depending on rainfall amounts, you may need supplemental watering. If the top layer of soil is dry and crumbly, there are brown patches in the lawn, the grass is growing slowly, or your footprints stay in the grass for a while, your lawn will benefit from a good watering.
The best time to water is in the morning. This helps reduce evaporation because the sun is not as strong and morning temps are cooler. Watering early in the day also prevents water from staying on plants overnight which invites fungal diseases.
In times of drought, less frequent yet soaking watering will encourage stronger and deeper root growth and help boost resistance to future drought. Adding a layer of good mulch will help soil retain precious moisture and add nutrients.
Drip hoses are used to deliver water directly to roots which minimizes water runoff and evaporation. They have evenly spaced holes that slowly drip or spray water to the targeted area. These are mainly used in garden beds, containers, and around newly planted trees. Soaker hoses are porous, allowing water to seep into the soil slowly and evenly along their entire length. This type of irrigation is suited more for larger flower and vegetable gardens.
Both of these types or irrigation are beneficial because they: conserve water, keep excess water off plant foliage, keep soil evenly moist, and save you time from hand watering.
Always make sure to check the soil before watering and adjust watering schedules as necessary. Over-watering can be harmful to root systems and invite disease.
There are measures you can take to ensure your lawns and gardens receive the proper amount of water and these can include:
  • Monitoring rainfall amounts with a simple rain gauge
  • Installation of an irrigation system
  • Reseeding with drought-tolerant grass varieties
  • Installing a rain barrel to collect water for use in watering your gardens
  • Aerating the lawn to reduce compacting and allow water infiltration
  • Increasing the mowing height and leaving blades of grass longer, shades the soil and reduces water evaporation.

GARDEN MAINTENANCE

Perennial garden maintenance is performed by our estate management team. Although perennial gardens need less maintenance than a lawn, they still need regular care to look their best and stay healthy. Some of the services our EM team perform are:
  • Spring & Fall Cleanups – done in early spring to get your property ready for the growing season and in late fall to prepare it for the winter
  • Mulching – to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds and improve aesthetics
  • Plant Scouting – inspecting for pests, diseases or other issues before they become problems
  • Edging – Creating neat and tidy borders around beds or hardscapes
  • Supplemental watering – During dry spells to keep everything green and growing
  • Deadheading to encourage more flowers and prevent seed formation.
Did you know that most perennials benefit for being divided every three or four years? Over time, plants can become crowded and “tired,” and dividing helps to control their size and rejuvenate them. This practice maintains healthy plants, promotes their longevity, fills out your beds, and gives you free plants.
The best time to divide perennials is in early fall when the plant isn’t flowering, but now is a fantastic time to check on all your perennials once they have all bloomed and filled-out. This allows you to see exactly what you’re working with and plan for fall accordingly.

 

DESIGN AESTHETICS

 

Landscape design is a fascinating blend of creativity, practicality, aesthetics, art and tradition that can all intersect in a beautiful way. Balancing these aspects can be tricky for the DIYer, but with some guidance, anyone can have an attractive and inviting yardscape.

  • Balance and Unity: Achieving balance in a landscape involves placing elements evenly throughout a space. These can be symmetrical (think mirroring) or asymmetrical, but unity ensures that all components help convey a single theme or style.
  • Contrast and Flow: Contrast adds visual variety and interest by using different or unusual textures, colors, or forms. Flow guides the eye through the landscape in the most delightful way helping to highlight features.
  • Scale and Proportion: Scale relates to size of each element in relation to each other and to the overall space. Proportion assures balance is kept by using elements of the proper size..
  • Layout and Circulation: Design layouts should facilitate movement and access easily around a property. Paths, walkways, and seating areas guide users through the space and encourage interaction with various elements.
  • Zoning and Practical Use: Zoning divides the landscape into functional zones (entertaining, gardening, relaxation) and influences the ultimate placement of patios, decks, gardens, or play areas.
Think about the differences in contrast between a formal English garden with its perfectly trimmed hedges, walkways surrounded by flowers, water features, sculptures, and trellises with the opposite aesthetic of a wild woodland garden that has a thick canopy, lush green plantings and ground cover, deep shade, and a sense of wildness.
Regardless of the “rules” you should always consider your personal tastes and how the property will be used before beginning any plan.

WELCOME SUMMER

While the unofficial start of summer was on Memorial Day, and the meteorological summer began on June 1st, the first day of summer is officially marked by the summer solstice. This year, the solstice happens on June 20th at 4:50 PM when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun at the same time the sun has reached its highest position in the sky. This results in the longest day of the year, or, the day with the most hours of sunlight.

Summer is the season that the majority of people look forward to with road trips, sandy beaches, and warm nights spent outdoors. While we are no different, our summer days are filled with stunning properties in full bloom and the sweet smell of fresh cut grass. In addition to lawn and garden maintenance, we are also busy with designing and installing beautiful and functional patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, and seating areas that will give our clients inviting outdoor spaces for them to relax or entertain in while also connecting – or reconnecting – them to nature.

 

“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

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