Summer watering does not have to mean you need to drain your well or rack up a huge water
bill. Overwatering is just as bad as underwatering, both can kill your plants.

• For Lawns: aim for one inch of water per week (including rain)
• Hanging Baskets: need to be watered more often if they are in direct sun.
  - Check them often by simply sticking your finger in the soil to see if it is dry.
  - In a heatwave, try to move potted plants to a shady, cooler spot.
• Water early in the morning: to give plants time to take up moisture before the temperatures start to heat up.
• Water plants deeply: You want water to reach the plants roots which are usually at least 6 inches down
• Watch for wilting: Plants are the best indicator of when they need water-when they wilt.
• Know your soil type: Plants in sandy soil need more frequent watering than those in clay soil.

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As you clean up your garden beds, you should also be on the lookout for insect eggs, especially in early
spring. By getting rid of them early, you stop them from feasting on your flowers and plants later. Be
sure to look on the underside of leaves, the top layer of soil, and other areas in your planting beds.

Any perennials left from the previous year should be cut down to the ground. This is actually good for you plants-especially those that are damaged or diseased. Check back soon there is more to come!

But if you're looking to get the job done quickly, you can hire a professional landscaping company in New Milford, CT.

Clean up garden beds

Cleaning up your garden beds is one of the quickest ways to transform your landscape. Simply remove
dead and dying plants, fallen leaves, and weeds. This will help your planting beds look beautiful and
well-cared for. This will also give you a chance to show off your thriving plants and improve your home’s
curb appeal.

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Although we had a very mild winter, the temperature fluctuations can still have an impact on your landscape.  So before you do anything, take a look around your property to see if you see evidence of damage caused by cold air, strong winds and snow. 

• Do your evergreen trees have browning and/or broken tree limbs?
• Are there any brown spots on or holes in your lawn?
• Is there any damage done to your plants from salt used during the winter?
• Are any plant roots exposed?

Once you have a good idea of what needs fixing you can pick a starting point and decide if you would like to complete the projects yourself or hire a trained landscaping professional. 
Stay tuned for more ways that you can spruce up your landscape this spring

​All of us at Lindquist Tree & Landscaping would like to thank all of our customers for a successful landscaping season!  It was a pleasure to be your landscaping service provider and we look forward to working with you again next season!! Happy Holidays to all!

​ Now let’s talk about pruning.  For the most part pruning should be done in the Fall.  This is the time that the majority of shrubs and trees are ending their growth period and entering into dormancy. There are, however, a few varieties and situations where pruning should wait until the Spring.  Radical non-selective pruning, such as cutting back a shrub to the ground or significantly cutting back a hedge, should wait until the Spring.  This kind of pruning can stimulate new growth which may freeze in the cold months ahead.
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Did you know that Fall is a great time for Landscape maintenance and installation?  While Spring is the season that most people think about landscaping, Fall is often an even better time for updating your yards.

Depending on whether you are pruning, planting, renovating your lawn or possibly adding irrigation there are many reasons why Fall is a prime season for landscaping projects. One of the benefits is the increased moisture and cooler temps. This weather is beneficial as it helps new plants to become established and provides a good growing environment. You may also think about drainage and irrigation as the increased rain will reveal any problem areas.
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August may not seem like a time to talk about winter,  but as a landscaper and plow company, this is when we start building our winter season contracts! If you or someone you know is interest in getting a quote for plowing, please send them our way!

This season we are focused on building up our commercial / contract plow profile! Please inquire about our newest service to de-clutter before the winter season- go to our home page and click on our Dumpster rental tab for more details! 

We're going to be giving away a self propelled mower!

Visit us at Booth 223 to enter for a chance to win your very own self propelled lawn mower!

Think of us when you need any help with landscaping, snow removal or masonry.

We've got specials going on for our Meyer Plow & Ariens.

Stay tuned for updates on our new Red Max line that offers back packs, trimmers and other landscaping equipment that's now offered as battery operated.

Call us (860) 799-6090 for more information.