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Sustainable Landscaping Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Lawn

With the current state of our planet, it is more important than ever to become environmentally conscious about our choices, and our lawns and gardens are no exception. When implemented effectively, sustainable landscaping practices contribute to a healthier, more resilient environment while supporting the well-being of communities and ecosystems. Here are some ways to create […]

Giant Hogweed

With the glorious Vermont Summer weather we have been having, everyone seems to be out and about enjoying both their residential landscapes and our natural surroundings. At our weekly safety meeting one of the crew members mentioned that everyone needed to be careful of Wild Parsnip while they are installing and maintaining our landscapes. If […]
Gardening

Our Landscape Designer Featured in National Magazine

A few weeks ago we received a call from the national publication Turf Design Build Magazine. They were chatting with landscape designers from different regions of the country about the use of color in the landscape. We were lucky enough to have them choose us!  Our designer talked with them about the challenges of having a short […]

Vermont Arbor Day

Today is Vermont Arbor Day! It’s a splendid holiday that helps spread the need for conservation each year. All of us here at di Stefano Landscaping strive to create beautiful landscapes not only here in Vermont, but in parts of New Hampshire and into the Adirondacks of NY as well. We each do our part here, […]

Vermont’s Poor Man’s Fertilizer

As I was walking my dog Tucker last night through some freshly fallen snow, these thoughts popped into my head.  Why do some older Vermonters call the snow “Poor man’s fertilizer”? And is the snow beneficial to the landscapes we install here at di Stefano Landscaping, as well as farmer’s crops? Didn’t read about this in […]
Gardening

Apples

Apple trees are an extremely common sight in the Vermont landscape, and really throughout most of the world.  The beautiful pinkish white blossoms are one of the sure signs that spring is here and summer is on the way.  Fruit slowly ripens throughout the heat of summer and is ready for harvesting in early fall. […]

Late Summer Color in Your Vermont Landscape

As summer is winding down, so are many plants in the Vermont landscape.  The key to a beautiful backyard garden design is being sure to incorporate plants that have varying bloom times throughout the growing season. You may think that this is easier said than done, but with a little research, a visit to your […]
Gardening

Lawn Care

There is nothing like the smell of fresh cut grass on a summer day.  My family laughs at me for having “Fresh Green Grass” and “Riding Lawn Mower” candles burning throughout my house year round.  I love the smell and the happy summer memories that smell brings to mind. Lawns are an integral part of […]
Gardening

di Stefano Landscaping’s Favorite Plants

When people find out that I am a landscape designer here in Vermont I always get asked one of two questions or sometimes both. 1. Can you come take a look at my yard? or 2.   What is your favorite plant? I typically answer the first question with a laugh and briefly discuss their […]
Gardening

Poppies And Memorial Day

As Memorial Day approaches many of us think about those we know who are or were in the military, especially those who were lost. You see veterans groups selling Red Poppies for remembrance this time of year, as well as in November at Veterans Day.  I have often wondered why this practice takes place. As a landscape […]
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