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August 13, 2013
WARNING: Invasive Weed (Wild Parsnip)
A weed that has become a nuisance is Wild Parsnip, which grows along roadsides and abandoned fields. Wild Parsnip looks similar to Queen Anne’s Lace, but produces a sap that burns skin in sunlight, and causes rashes and blisters. To control this weed you can hand pull the plant, mow or cut the base of...
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WARNING: Invasive Weed (Giant Hogsweed)
Another weed that has become a pest is Giant Hogsweed, which grows along streams and rivers in fields, forests and roadsides. This noxious weed prefers open sites with abundant light and moist soil. Giant Hogsweed produces a sap in combination with moisture and sunlight that can cause severe skin and eye irritation, blistering and permanent...
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August 5, 2013
South Burlington Vermont -Stream Installation
This stream and pond-less waterfall was installed by our Vermont Landscaping company in South Burlington, VT last week. The clients told our Landscape Designer that they were looking for a meditation space in their landscape. A small irregular bluestone patio was created between two streams, which will provide the clients with a space to meditate...
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July 23, 2013
Shelburne Residence – Wild Blueberry Sod
The wild blueberry sod which was installed by our Vermont Landscaping company at a Shelburne, VT residence earlier this season, looks great. It not only filled in nicely, but is also producing fruit. Phase 3 of this project took place last week and the crew watched wildlife munch happily on the fresh berries!...
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Hotel Vermont Sign
Hotel Vermont’s sign planting in downtown Burlington Vermont, was designed and installed by our Vermont Landscaping company. The stone veneer on the sign was installed by the Landshapes Stonemasons as well....
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July 22, 2013
Hotel Vermont Green Roof – 5 Months After In...
Hotel Vermont’s Green Roof was installed by our Vermont landscaping company at the end of March. Just 5 months after the Burlington, Vermont installation both roofs have filled in nicely. The Sedum on the lower roof is colorful and thriving and the more substantial shrub and perennial planting on the upper roof looks great too!...
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July 18, 2013
Deer Proof Gardening in Vermont a Success!
The clients that we built the Cedar Deer Proof Garden for in the Champlain Islands of Vermont sent these photos. Their garden looks great!...
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July 11, 2013
Taft Corners, Williston Vermont Plant Installation
One of our Vermont Landscaping crews spent part of last week installing plants around the new buildings at Taft Corners in Williston, VT. Here the crew is installing arborvitae at the new Panera Bread. This planting will screen the outdoor dining area from the parking lot....
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July 2, 2013
Bennington Welcome Center Planting, Seeding &...
Our Vermont Landscape company has had a crew down in Bennington, Vermont for over almost two weeks. They completed the hardscape portion earlier in the week, which consisted of laying bluestone walks. They have spent the past few days planting shrubs & perennials, laying sod and installing surrounding lawn with the Hydroseeder....
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Residential Annual Planters
Annual Planters were installed at a Shelburne, VT residence by this Vermont Landscape company. The client loves bright colors, so a combination of Yellow Cana Lilies, Persian Shield, Purple Petunias and bright Orange Begonias were used....
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June 28, 2013
Bennington Welcome Center – Hardscape Instal...
One of our Vermont based Lanscape crews has spent the past two weeks down in Bennington, Vermont. They are installing the Hardscape portion of the Bennington Welcome Center....
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May 24, 2013
2013 State House Summer Planting
Seven members of our Vermont Landscaping crew spent today installing the summer annuals in front of the Vermont State House. The planting was done in record time despite the awful weather....
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