Questions Vermont homeowners ask us.

We work in southern Chittenden County, Vermont: Shelburne, Charlotte, Hinesburg, Williston and South Burlington. If you're close by, call or text (802) 503-4865 and ask.

Lawn mowing, leaf removal and fall cleanup, tree and shrub planting, mulching, hedge and shrub trimming, landscaping and garden beds, handmade flower boxes, and junk and yard debris removal.

Our handmade flower boxes are $120 each. Call or text (802) 503-4865 to order.

Call or text (802) 503-4865, email 802service@gmail.com, or use the quote form. Tell us your town and what you need, and we'll follow up.

Book in early October to get on the schedule. Most cleanups happen from late October through November, after the bulk of the leaves are down and before the snow sticks.

About 3 inches or higher. UVM Extension recommends 3 to 4 inches through spring and summer, then lowering the deck gradually in fall so the final mow is about 2 to 2½ inches. Taller grass shades out weeds and handles dry spells better.

Most Vermont lawns do best with a mow every week in May and June, when grass grows fastest, and every one to two weeks in mid-summer and fall. The rule of thumb is never to cut more than a third of the blade at once.

Leaving clippings on the lawn returns nutrients to the soil and doesn't cause thatch. If you'd rather have them bagged and removed, tell us when you ask for a quote.

Call or text (802) 503-4865 and tell us what you need. We'll let you know what fits our route.

Virtually all leaves collected in Chittenden County end up at Green Mountain Compost, CSWD's Organics Recycling Facility on Redmond Road in Williston, where they're turned into compost. CSWD doesn't pick up leaves, so homeowners either drop them off or hire a crew.

A light scatter is fine. UVM Extension says shredded leaves mowed into the lawn break down and feed the soil. But a thick layer left matted on the turf through cold, wet weather can encourage pink snow mold, so heavy leaf cover should come off the lawn before the snow sticks.

No. Since July 1, 2016, Vermont's Universal Recycling law (Act 148) has banned leaves, grass clippings, brush and clean wood from the trash and landfills. They have to be composted, mulched, or taken to a drop-off or compost facility that accepts them.

Not necessarily. On heavily wooded lots, two visits, one in late October and a final one in November, keep the lawn from being buried for weeks.

Our handmade flower boxes are $120 each.

Call or text (802) 503-4865 with the size you need and where it's going, and we'll tell you what's possible.

Ask when you order. We'll tell you what installing on your window, deck or railing involves.

Yes, and often badly in winter, when deer rely on evergreen boughs. UVM Extension recommends a 5- to 6-foot fence closely circling each plant or netting over shrubs, and 8 to 12 feet of fencing for larger areas. 'Green Giant' arborvitae is more deer resistant, though it's rated only to zone 5 and doesn't like road salt.

It depends on the variety. Narrow types like 'Emerald Green' are often planted about 3 to 4 feet apart when you want them to grow into a hedge, while wide, fast growers like 'Green Giant' need more room. We'll space them for the variety you choose.

Yes. New trees and shrubs need regular deep watering through their first season, more in dry spells, until their roots grow out into the surrounding soil.

Tell us what you have in mind when you call or text (802) 503-4865, and we'll go over plant options.

UVM Extension says no more than 2 to 4 inches deep, kept at least 3 inches away from the trunk's root flare. For mature trees, UVM's "3-3-3" rule is a handy check: at least 3 inches from the trunk, no more than 3 inches deep, in a ring at least 3 feet across.

Volcano mulching is piling mulch high against a tree trunk. It traps moisture against the bark, invites decay, insects and disease, can cause girdling roots, and gives voles cover to chew the trunk. Mulch should be spread wide and kept at least 3 inches from the trunk.

Multiply the bed area in square feet by the depth in inches, then divide by 324. That gives cubic yards. For example, 300 square feet at 3 inches deep needs about 2.8 cubic yards.

Right after they finish blooming, usually in late May or June in the Champlain Valley. Pruning later cuts off next year's flower buds.

Many deciduous shrubs bounce back from a hard rejuvenation cut in late winter or early spring. Most evergreens, including arborvitae, don't regrow from bare wood, so they should only be trimmed lightly.

Yes. Plenty of our work is a single bed, a row of shrubs or one overgrown corner of the yard.

Call or text (802) 503-4865 or send the quote form with a quick description and a few photos if you have them. We'll follow up to talk it through.

No. Since 2016, Vermont law bans leaves, yard debris and clean wood from the trash. It has to be composted or taken to a facility that accepts it.

Some items, like hazardous chemicals, need special handling. Tell us what you've got when you call or text (802) 503-4865 and we'll let you know.