Usually not. Many established shrubs and perennials are just "buried" under weeds or haven't been pruned in years. We can help identify what’s worth saving, perform rejuvenation pruning to bring back the shape, and clear out the invasives so you aren't paying for a whole new landscape when you already have one.

No. The service is focused on restoration, design, and education. We handle the heavy lifting of getting a garden established or reclaimed, and then We provide you with a specific pruning and maintenance schedule. The goal is to give you a yard you can realistically manage yourself or with a basic mow-and-blow crew.

Early spring and fall are the best windows for planting and major pruning because the temperatures are milder and plants can establish roots without the stress of mid-summer heat. However, "identification" walks can happen anytime during the growing season so you know exactly what you’re looking at before we start cutting.

No, our work is focused on vegetable and flowers garden.

We look at two things first: your soil drainage and sun exposure. In Connecticut, we also have to account for deer pressure and heavy snow loads. We suggest native or hardy varieties that thrive in our specific climate so you aren't wasting money on plants that will die during the first frost or get eaten overnight.