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Tag: Vermont
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September 23, 2013
Last of the Summer Annuals
These photos were taken last week before our Vermont Landscaping company started the Fall Mum plantings. All the summer annual plantings still looked really good, but it is officially Fall and time for a change!...
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September 9, 2013
Spa and Landscape Installation in Moretown, VT
Our Vermont Landscaping crew has been busy working at a residence in Moretown, VT. The area was excavated and compacted prior to the placement of the San Juan Fiberglass Spa. The client asked to have the perimeter of the pool sprayed with foam for added insulation to make the Spa more energy efficient. Bluestone coping...
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August 23, 2013
Pool Patio, Coping & Automatic Pool Cover Ins...
This pool patio and coping were recently completed in Stowe Vermont, following the installation of the San Juan fiberglass pool. Our Vermont landscaping crew created the hardscape out of patterned thermal bluestone. This Automatic pool cover has top tracks and an in ground vault for storage when the pool is open! You can check out...
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August 22, 2013
Pool Patio, Coping & Automatic Pool Cover Ins...
Preparations for the pool patio and coping installation took our Vermont based crew some time, but the results will be worth it. Our crew also installed an automatic pool cover directly into the patio....
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August 21, 2013
San Juan Pool Installation in Stowe Vermont
This large San Juan Fiberglass Pool was installed in Stowe Vermont recently. The pool was delivered to Vermont on a large trailer and was set into place using a CAT 329D excavator by our Vermont landscaping crew. The pool was then surrounded by back fill and compacted to prevent movement....
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August 16, 2013
How to get rid of Wild Parsnip without pulling it ...
Someone asked us how to remove this weed without pulling it by hand and so I have looked into this and have found many weed killers that could help reduce Wild Parsnip from spreading. Note: If using any herbicides or chemicals, be careful to not have the chemicals run off to a drain or water...
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August 13, 2013
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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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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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
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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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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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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