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What Your Property Gets

You get a landscape that actually looks the way you pictured it. No more uneven mowing lines, patchy grass, or spending your Saturday mornings fighting with equipment that won’t start.

Your lawn stays healthy through Connecticut’s unpredictable seasons because someone who knows what they’re doing is handling the timing, the treatments, and the seasonal transitions. Spring cleanup happens when it should. Fall preparation gets done before the first hard freeze.

You stop worrying about whether you’re doing it right, whether you missed something important, or whether you’ll have time to get it done before it becomes a bigger problem. The landscape maintenance just happens, consistently, so you can focus on the things that matter more to you than yard work.

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We Know Connecticut Landscapes

We’ve been handling residential landscaping in Gaylordsville and the surrounding areas for years. We understand how Connecticut’s weather affects your lawn, when to schedule seasonal services, and what works in this region.

We’re not trying to be the biggest landscaping company in Fairfield County. We focus on residential properties where homeowners want reliable service and professional results without the hassle of managing multiple contractors or wondering if the job will get done right.

You’re dealing with people who show up when we say we will, do the work the way it should be done, and understand that your landscape is part of your home—not just another job on a route.

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How We Handle Your Landscape

We start by looking at what you have and talking about what you want. Not a sales pitch—an actual conversation about your property, your priorities, and what’s realistic for your landscape and your budget.

Once we’re on the same page, we handle the scheduling and the work. Regular lawn maintenance happens on a consistent schedule so your grass stays healthy and your property looks maintained. Seasonal services like spring cleanup and leaf removal happen when they need to happen, not when it’s convenient for us.

If you want landscape design work or improvements, we plan that separately so it doesn’t interfere with your regular maintenance. You’re not dealing with surprise visits, missed appointments, or having to chase people down to find out when we’re coming. The work just gets done, and you know what to expect.

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What's Included In Our Service

Our landscaping services cover what most homeowners in Gaylordsville actually need: regular lawn mowing and maintenance, seasonal cleanup in spring and fall, and custom landscape design when you want to change or improve something.

The lawn maintenance includes proper mowing height for your grass type, edging that keeps things looking clean, and basic care that prevents the common problems we see with DIY lawn care. Seasonal services handle the heavy work—spring cleanup after winter damage, leaf removal that actually protects your lawn, and fall preparation that sets your landscape up for winter.

When you want design work, we’re talking about practical improvements that work with your property and your lifestyle. Not elaborate installations that look good in photos but don’t make sense for how you actually use your outdoor space. We handle residential properties where people want their landscape to look good and function well without requiring a maintenance PhD to keep it that way.

How often should my lawn be mowed during growing season?

Most lawns in Connecticut need mowing every 7-10 days during peak growing season, which is typically late spring through early fall. The exact frequency depends on your grass type, weather conditions, and how much you’re watering. Cool-season grasses like fescue and bluegrass grow fastest in spring and fall when temperatures are moderate. During hot summer periods, growth slows down and you might only need mowing every 10-14 days. The key is never cutting more than one-third of the grass height at once, which keeps your lawn healthy and prevents stress that leads to brown patches.

When should spring cleanup be done in Connecticut?

Spring cleanup should typically happen in late March to early April in Connecticut, after the last hard freeze but before new growth really takes off. You want to wait until the ground isn’t soggy from snowmelt, but you don’t want to wait so long that you’re damaging new shoots and buds. The timing varies year to year depending on weather patterns. Early cleanup helps prevent fungal problems that develop under wet debris, allows sunlight to reach new grass growth, and gives you a clear picture of any winter damage that needs attention. Doing it too early when the ground is still frozen or waterlogged can actually damage your lawn.

What's the difference between bagging and mulching grass clippings?

Mulching returns nutrients to your lawn naturally, while bagging removes them but gives you a cleaner appearance. When you mulch, the clippings decompose and feed your grass, reducing the need for fertilizer. But this only works if you’re mowing frequently enough that the clippings are short. Long clippings from infrequent mowing should be bagged because they’ll smother the grass underneath. Bagging is also better during wet periods when clippings clump together, or in fall when you’re dealing with leaves mixed in. Most healthy lawns benefit from mulching during regular growing season maintenance, with bagging used strategically when conditions call for it.

How do I know if my landscape design is realistic for maintenance?

A realistic landscape design matches your actual maintenance capacity and budget, not just your aesthetic preferences. High-maintenance features like extensive flower beds, water features, or specialty plants require ongoing attention and expense. If you’re hiring out all your landscape work, factor in the long-term maintenance costs, not just the installation price. Good design uses plants that thrive in your specific conditions with minimal intervention, incorporates hardscaping to reduce lawn area if you want lower maintenance, and considers how you actually use your outdoor space. The best landscape is one that looks good with the amount of care you’re realistically going to give it.

What should I expect to pay for regular lawn maintenance?

Lawn maintenance costs in Connecticut typically range from $40-80 per visit for average residential properties, depending on property size, terrain, and what’s included in the service. Most homeowners pay $200-400 per month during growing season for weekly or bi-weekly service that includes mowing, edging, and basic cleanup. Seasonal services like spring cleanup or leaf removal are usually priced separately, ranging from $200-600 depending on property size and scope of work. The total annual cost for comprehensive lawn care typically runs $1,500-4,000 for most residential properties. Get specific quotes based on your actual property rather than relying on averages, since terrain, access, and specific requirements affect pricing significantly.

When is the best time to schedule leaf cleanup service?

The best time for leaf cleanup in Connecticut is typically late October through November, depending on when your trees finish dropping leaves. You don’t want to clean up too early and then have to do it again, but you also don’t want to wait until leaves have been sitting wet on your lawn for weeks. Wet leaves left on grass can cause fungal problems and dead spots that show up in spring. Most properties need 1-2 cleanup visits—one for the bulk of the leaves and possibly a second visit for stragglers. If you have a lot of oak trees, you might need service later since oaks tend to hold their leaves longer than maples and other deciduous trees.

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