It’s December and it’s getting dark early. You may be able to enjoy your back yard less as we head into winter, but these colder months offer a great time to start planning your new back yard. Below we’ve compiled a list of our top CT Landscaping Ideas: Bring the indoors outside Outdoor Living landscape […] The post CT Landscaping Ideas appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..

This is a super simple guide to help you plan your next landscaping project, before you speak with a landscape designer. It will give you some ideas on what type of plants and trees are best for the area where you live, as well as how much time it takes to grow them from seedlings […] The post Planning Your Next Landscaping Project appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..

Sometimes a new landscape project means that a tree or trees will need to come down to accommodate a pool or a patio. In some cases, if the tree is a special variety of it has sentimental value, a homeowner may not want to part with it. When that’s the case, E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting […] The post Can’t bear to lose a tree? Just move it! appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..

It’s rare that we get through a summer when there isn’t a dry spell. That can often turn green lawns brown and damage perennials. Below, we’ve gathered tips for keeping your landscaping looking its best through the dry summer months. Timing is everything – Watering in the middle of a hot day is not a […] The post What to do about water in the summer months appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..

E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting often handles landscaping for commercial properties including condominiums and apartments. One of our current clients is The Tannery, a 250-unit apartment complex in Glastonbury that is on a historic 32-acre property. Below are some photos of the spring plantings we did around the complex’s pool. Looks like a nice spot to […] The post Spring color brought to you by E.A. Quinn appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..

Today our friends at Connecticut Mulch were in our yard grinding up all of our yard waste we collected over the past year. The mulch will be ground and composted and used in part to make new mulch in a year or two. At E.A. Quinn we recycle 100 percent of the wood product collected […] The post Recycling at EA Quinn appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..

When determining whether to use sod or hydroseeding for your new yard, several key factors should be considered. First off, let’s give a brief definition of each item: Sod Sod is typically used for lawns, golf courses and sports stadiums. In residential construction, it is sold to landscapers, home builders or homeowners who use it […] The post Sod vs. hydroseeding: What is right for your yard? appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..

Fertilization and proper lawn care are not only for curb appeal and resale value. A healthy, well maintained lawn provides many environmental benefits, including: – Oxygen production – A 50-foot by 50-foot lawn produces enough oxygen for a family of four. – Cooling effect – Eight healthy front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 […] The post Fertilization Perks: The Hidden Benefits of a Green Lawn appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..

There are an array of approaches when it come to water conservation. Below are some simple steps that you can take maximize your water usage. By following these tips, you will find you are watering less and with better results. Aerate Lawn – This allow water a more direct route to the roots of your […] The post Sustainable gardening: How to conserve water appeared first on E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc..