Connecticut Landscaping

Some Winter Interest in a New Milford Landscape

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a huge fan of ornamental grasses. That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t use them in a landscape design or actually plant them in a landscape, I would.  Being a plant-a-holic and someone who has a real problem throwing a plant out, I actually have 1 ornamental grass, […]

Some Winter Interest in a New Milford Landscape Read More »

Moving a Tree in Kent, CT

Today we moved a tree for a client in Kent, CT.  This tree was the biggest I’ve moved so far with the new tractor/loader/backhoe.  Even with 4000 lbs. of lift, we were right at the upper limit with the machine for this 5″ caliper Japanese Maple with a 57″ root ball.     There is

Moving a Tree in Kent, CT Read More »

13 Common Landscape Mistakes: 6. A Lack of Mass Planting

A lack of mass planting is a common mistake for many who like to dabble in gardening and landscape design.  The saying, “less is more” is so true when it comes to designing a landscape that will be pleasing to the eye.  Not less plants, just less varieties of plants.  People who look at landscaping

13 Common Landscape Mistakes: 6. A Lack of Mass Planting Read More »

Brick and Granite Patio Installation in Redding, CT

Here is a brick and granite patio being installed in Redding, CT. A design you don’t see everyday.  When discussing materials for patios with our landscape clients, I always suggest using materials that already exist on the property and house and use those materials for any new construction projects.  The reason for that is the

Brick and Granite Patio Installation in Redding, CT Read More »

A day in the life of a New Milford Landscaper

I’ve been a landscaper a long time, over 30 years to be exact. I started my business when I was 12 years old.  Along the way, I received a degree in Horticulture and another in Landscape Architecture.  I still love what I do and couldn’t imagine sitting behind a desk 40 hours a week.  That

A day in the life of a New Milford Landscaper Read More »

Transplanting a Tree in Sherman, CT

Why are trees transplanted?  I’ve asked this question to myself many times over the years.  The thought usually comes to me in the middle of moving a large tree at a client’s property.  As you can imagine, it’s a huge expense to move a mature tree so, if you’re planning to plant a tree, make

Transplanting a Tree in Sherman, CT Read More »

Update on a Landscape for a Historic House in Ridgefield, CT

Last fall we landscaped this house in Ridgefield, CT.  After 20 plus years in business, this has been one of my favorite projects to date for many different reasons. First, the homeowners were really excited about having a nice garden.  Second, the house as well as the landscape was getting a facelift so we were

Update on a Landscape for a Historic House in Ridgefield, CT Read More »

Landscape Design in Bridgewater, CT: Getting the scale right.

We have a landscape design and installation project in Bridgewater, CT.   When designing the front entrance to the house, I thought it would be a nice touch to add a picket fence.  The thought behind the fence was that it would create an intimate space as well as give a sense of privacy for this

Landscape Design in Bridgewater, CT: Getting the scale right. Read More »