Riverbirch Landscaping LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Robert and his team are dependable and work with you to get what you need done Very personable and customize lawn care to your goals ie mine was to establish a natural lawn with no pesticides Angela"
Angela M on April 2025
Riverbirch Landscaping LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Robert and his team are dependable and work with you to get what you need done Very personable and customize lawn care to your goals ie mine was to establish a natural lawn with no pesticides Angela"
Angela M on April 2025
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
East Coast Services LLC Your Trusted Partner for Facility Maintenance & Snow Removal Services in Connecticut & New York. At East Coast Services LLC, we are more than just a landscaping and snow removal service. We are a vital partner in the commercial and residential construction world. With years of experience working alongside contractors, property developers, and business owners, we provide essential services that help design, build and maintain any type of property.
"Excellent work and work ethics. They do it all and they do it right. A pleasure to do business with them!"
Nancy C on April 2023
East Coast Services LLC Your Trusted Partner for Facility Maintenance & Snow Removal Services in Connecticut & New York. At East Coast Services LLC, we are more than just a landscaping and snow removal service. We are a vital partner in the commercial and residential construction world. With years of experience working alongside contractors, property developers, and business owners, we provide essential services that help design, build and maintain any type of property.
"Excellent work and work ethics. They do it all and they do it right. A pleasure to do business with them!"
Nancy C on April 2023
Masters Degree in Landscape architecture Landscapes,Sidewalks,Patios,Walls,Lawn installs,Hydro-seeding,Dumpster/roll off rentals,plowing,lawn Maintenance,Landscape design,Tree and shrub maintenance,site work
"Both projects would be considered large projects which were completed on schedule without any setbacks. The quality of work and materials used were better than I expected. If your considering using this contractor you won’t be disappointed."
Dave C on March 2023
Masters Degree in Landscape architecture Landscapes,Sidewalks,Patios,Walls,Lawn installs,Hydro-seeding,Dumpster/roll off rentals,plowing,lawn Maintenance,Landscape design,Tree and shrub maintenance,site work
"Both projects would be considered large projects which were completed on schedule without any setbacks. The quality of work and materials used were better than I expected. If your considering using this contractor you won’t be disappointed."
Dave C on March 2023
We specialize in excavating, lot/land clearing, demo, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Wes and team were very professional, did the job nicely beyond what was mentioned in the contract to make sure end goal is achieved."
Manish S on July 2024
We specialize in excavating, lot/land clearing, demo, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Wes and team were very professional, did the job nicely beyond what was mentioned in the contract to make sure end goal is achieved."
Manish S on July 2024
$200 minimum invoice. Please be respectful when inquiring. I am a locally owned and operated company. I have been doing this longer then some people have been alive, and am dedicated to the satisfaction of my clients.
"Went very well, power washed house and white fence to perfection. Bob was very conscientious about his work. Timely and efficient. Would absolutely hire him again."
Donna D on March 2025
$200 minimum invoice. Please be respectful when inquiring. I am a locally owned and operated company. I have been doing this longer then some people have been alive, and am dedicated to the satisfaction of my clients.
"Went very well, power washed house and white fence to perfection. Bob was very conscientious about his work. Timely and efficient. Would absolutely hire him again."
Donna D on March 2025
Our company specializes in landscaping, hardscapes, and drainage. As well as providing services for most outdoor/ property maintenance! We are a small family owned and operated company with a dedicated staff to provide you the best experience possible with the least amount of worry!
"I had a fantastic experience working with Nick and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality, reliable service. From start to finish, their communication was excellent—they kept me informed at every stage including sending pictures of progress since I wasn't home during the day. I hired them to clear a heavily wooded area, and the results were even better than I expected. They also handled mulching and planted a tree. The space has been completely transformed into a beautiful part of my yard (very quickly too)."
kayleigh c on June 2025
Our company specializes in landscaping, hardscapes, and drainage. As well as providing services for most outdoor/ property maintenance! We are a small family owned and operated company with a dedicated staff to provide you the best experience possible with the least amount of worry!
"I had a fantastic experience working with Nick and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality, reliable service. From start to finish, their communication was excellent—they kept me informed at every stage including sending pictures of progress since I wasn't home during the day. I hired them to clear a heavily wooded area, and the results were even better than I expected. They also handled mulching and planted a tree. The space has been completely transformed into a beautiful part of my yard (very quickly too)."
kayleigh c on June 2025
Offering mowing, mulch deliveries, and all other landscaping needs: fertilizing, planting, mulch installation, weed whacking, trimming, chainsaw work, leaf blowing, debris removal, and more... 10% off for all new customers for any service (excluding mulch deliveries)
"Very pleased. Will definitely call again."
Sue R on February 2025
Offering mowing, mulch deliveries, and all other landscaping needs: fertilizing, planting, mulch installation, weed whacking, trimming, chainsaw work, leaf blowing, debris removal, and more... 10% off for all new customers for any service (excluding mulch deliveries)
"Very pleased. Will definitely call again."
Sue R on February 2025
Total Land Management LLC is a locally owned and operated full service landscape company. With over 10 years in the industry, we are currently offering spring/fall leaf clean ups, shrub trimming, lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control, mulch, topsoil, lawn renovations, seeding, and more. Customer satisfaction is always top priority.
"A great company in terms of quality of work, management, follow through and responsiveness."
M D on April 2024
Total Land Management LLC is a locally owned and operated full service landscape company. With over 10 years in the industry, we are currently offering spring/fall leaf clean ups, shrub trimming, lawn mowing, fertilization and weed control, mulch, topsoil, lawn renovations, seeding, and more. Customer satisfaction is always top priority.
"A great company in terms of quality of work, management, follow through and responsiveness."
M D on April 2024
Skiba's Lawn Care is a newly opened local lawn care business that specializes in residential lawns. Owner operated and insured. Payment forms accepted are check or cash with credit card payment option coming soon.
Skiba's Lawn Care is a newly opened local lawn care business that specializes in residential lawns. Owner operated and insured. Payment forms accepted are check or cash with credit card payment option coming soon.
The optimal planting season for hedges depends on your climate zone, but early spring and fall offer ideal conditions. Spring planting allows roots to establish before summer heat arrives, while fall planting gives plants time to develop root systems before winter dormancy.
In milder climates, winter planting can work well, but avoid periods of extreme temperature or drought regardless of season to give your new hedge the best chance of successful establishment.
Proper spacing depends on the hedge variety and your desired outcome. Most hedge plants perform best when spaced between one and three feet apart. Fast-growing species need more room between plants to accommodate their eventual spread and allow for proper air circulation.
For immediate privacy, you might place plants closer together, but this approach can create competition for nutrients and may affect long-term health. Always check the specific spacing recommendations for your chosen hedge variety.
The time required for a hedge to form an effective privacy screen varies by plant type and initial size. Most hedges take between two and five years to develop full density when started with smaller plants. Fast-growing varieties like privet may establish more quickly, while slower-growing species like boxwood require additional patience.
Starting with larger plants reduces waiting time but increases initial costs. Regular watering, appropriate fertilization, and proper pruning techniques can help accelerate growth and density development.
For rapid privacy screening, consider fast-growing hedge options like privet, which can grow up to three feet annually in ideal conditions. Arborvitae varieties add approximately two feet of height per year and provide excellent year-round screening. Other quick-growing options include certain varieties of cypress and juniper.
While these fast-growing species provide quicker results, they require more frequent maintenance and may have shorter overall lifespans than slower-growing alternatives.
Most residential hedge planting projects don't require permits, but regulations vary by location. Some municipalities enforce height restrictions for hedges, particularly those along property lines or near roadways. If your planned hedge will exceed these height limitations, permits may be necessary.
Additionally, homeowners' association rules might govern hedge placement, species selection, and maintenance standards. Checking local regulations and HOA requirements before planting helps avoid potential complications and expenses.