Shoveling. Snowblowing. Ice chopping. Sanding. It’s a never ending cycle during the winter if you live in Maine. Doesn’t it seem like every morning you have to set your alarm a little extra early, just in case a few inches fell the night before. And then there are the big storms… If you’re dreading the […]
Pruning a Rhododendron
Pruning a Rhododendron Here is a review on the pruning of a common foundation planting found around homes in Maine, the rhododendron. Pruning a rhododendron is normally done for maintenance, shaping, and rejuvenation. Maintenance pruning is the removal of spent flowers and old, dead wood. It is important to remove the flower stems from the shrub once […]
Spring Clean-Ups in Portland Maine
Spring Clean-Ups in Portland Maine Spring is a beautiful and exciting time in Maine! Now is the time of year to prepare your lawn and landscaping for the season with a Spring Clean-Up. To ensure your lawn looks good, it should be cleared of debris left over from fall and winter including leaves, branches, pine cones, […]
