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So it’s the first week of May here in Western Massachusetts and the blooms this spring have been nothing but striking! Ornamental trees bursting in whites & pinks, fresh foliage making its annual arrival and the daphodils withstanding the numerous spring rains. Its safe to say we have been gifted with a picturesque landscape thusContinue reading “Benefits of mulch in the landscape.”

#1 soil testing & fertilizer program#2 mowing & watering procedures#3 core aeration & over seeding Despite clashing viewpoints, turf grass can be an important element in our urban landscapes. When maintained with sustainable & sensible techniques lawn areas provide financial value, improve water & air quality and help protect the local environment. The following tasksContinue reading “3 steps to a healthier lawn”

Now that spring is in the air, it’s time to evaluate our lawn and garden situations.Is your property ready for the growing season? If not, that is quite alright. Cedar Horticulture has you covered!We specialize in landscape maintenance and our custom seasonal packages are built to rejuvinate the lawn & landscape. Here are some gardenContinue reading “Spring cleanup checklist for the lawn & garden.”

Maintaining the lawn & landscape can be a daunting, time consuming task. let our team do the work for you, we are committed to meticulously maintaining your property with integrity & professionalism. All maintenance plans are billed a convenient, flat monthly rate for 8 months from April-November. Designed for easier budgeting and to include yourContinue reading “2021 landscape maintenance packages”

In order to truly enjoy a well balanced landscape, all 4 seasons must be considered in the garden design process.Average contractors commonly look past some of these areas but Cedar Horticulture focuses on the finer details. We use winter intrests as the foundations of our landscape designs.  Here is a few of our favorite planting ideas for some added winterContinue reading “Planting with winter in mind.”

December is rolling back around! As our trees & shrubs loose their leaves and reach dormancy, it is believed we can take pause on all responsibilities in our lawn & landscapes. However the dormant winter season brings many opportunities to drastically improve the health of our plants and the values of our properties. Many ofContinue reading “Winter pruning in the landscape”