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How Do You Mow the Lawn in the Fall?

October 18, 2018

The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are falling, and winter is on its way. (We’re sorry to be the bearers of bad news, but we must accept reality!) Many homeowners believe that once the weather cools down, there’s no need to care for your lawn until next spring. This. Couldn’t. Be. More. Wrong. If…

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Should I Prune My Plants in the Fall?

October 15, 2018

The months of October and November are reserved for cleaning up your property of the many leaves that have fallen, as well as prepping your home and property for the cold weather that is soon to follow. For the homeowners that are actively paying attention to their gardens, shrubs, and trees; make sure you’re performing…

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3 Animals to Watch Out For When Cleaning Your Gutters

October 8, 2018

As we get deeper into the fall season, leaves will begin changing colors and falling from the trees. Many of these leaves will wind up in your gutters, resulting in blockages that will render your gutter system useless in its job of channeling water away from your home. As you head up to your gutters…

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How Failing to Maintain Your Property Can Hurt Your Neighbor (and Vice Versa)

September 28, 2018

Property lines are something that exists to show you and your neighbor where exactly both of your properties meet. This way you both know what you are responsible for taking care of and who is deemed liable for damage if something were to happen. Did you know that when you fail to maintain your property,…

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What You Need to Do to Keep Your Neighborhood Clean

September 13, 2018

As a homeowner living in the community, it’s your responsibility to not only maintain your property — but also to help keep your neighborhood and community a safe and clean place! Below are a few of the easiest ways you can make a BIG impact on your neighborhood: Give Up Single-Use Recyclables Every home in…

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5 DIY Ways to Kill Weeds Naturally

August 17, 2018

Weeds are probably the most annoying thing in the entire world. As a landscaping company that creates beautiful properties all over Connecticut, weeds are the one thing that can take the wind right out of your sail. For homeowners with a yard filled with weeds, we recommend hiring professionals to remove them for you —…

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rabbit eating in a garden

How Do I Keep Animals From Eating My Garden?

June 27, 2018

If you’ve ever tended your own garden, you know how amazing it feels when your plants grow, flowers bloom, and fruits and vegetables ripen. You put a lot of work into starting and maintaining your garden, so wear all of that dirt under your fingernails as a badge of honor! One of the WORST feelings…

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What’s the Best Way to Water My Lawn?

June 13, 2018

Does your lawn not look as green, healthy, and full as you want it to look? This happens each and every year and you’re probably wondering what you’re doing wrong. Lawns need a lot of different things from YOU in terms of maintenance, but the most important thing they need is a good watering routine.…

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Which Garden is Right For My Home?

June 4, 2018

The weather is getting warmer and warmer — do you know what that means? Yes, you’re right! It’s time to focus more on your property and the gardens that make it look so fabulous! Wait, you don’t have an extravagant garden surrounding your home? Don’t fret! Our team here at Ambrosio can go over garden…

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Poorly cared for lawn

What is Dethatching (and Does My Lawn Need It)?

May 7, 2018

Are you sick and tired of having a lawn that looks dead half of the time? Does your lawn have a mix of dead-looking yellow grass mixed in with the green grass? If so, you probably have a built-up layer of thatch that needs to be removed. What is Thatch? In the simplest of terms,…

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