Storm Alert!
For a free estimate on snow removal – especially on your roof – simply call us toll free at 866-683-6222 or page us at 802.742.3505 for VT or NH. We are also prepared to remove broken tree limbs and or whole trees that have fallen due to the weight of heavy snow and ice.
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Storm Alert!
For a free estimate on snow removal – especially on your roof – simply call us toll free at 866-683-6222 or page us at 802.742.3505 for VT or NH. We are also prepared to remove broken tree limbs and or whole trees that have fallen due to the weight of heavy snow and ice.
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In our continuing effort to use natural and environmentally friendly products, we have decided to offer ice melt delivery as a new service.
The quest began by researching the wide number of salts and ice melt products available. It did not take long to realize that there are almost as many ice melts as types of wines! What a daunting task, but our success and hard work paid off because we found a natural product safe for use.
Our product is pet, plant and people friendly, has no dyes, nor will it stain carpets or floors when used as directed. Unlike some chemical ice melts or rock salt, our product will not cause a slippery surface as it works. Our ice melt contains a natural peach color for easy application, not a harsh dye to track inside. No protective equipment is needed to apply it and your pets will thank you for not having damaged paws! Best of all, we will deliver by the bag or pallet depending upon the need. Click here to download a pdf with more information.
Despite the dumping of new snow this morning we’re looking forward to spring in our neck of the woods so we can begin the tree planting projects we have in the works for 2010. We love to plant trees at Chippers. From the tiniest seedling to very large mature specimens, for us there is nothing quite like the thrill of selecting and placing trees in the landscape. There are so many good reasons for tree planting: aesthetics, wildlife habitat & food, privacy, erosion control, CO2 production, a place for a swing or hammock, etc. The list goes on and on….
In these economic times the most compelling reasons for tree planting are for energy savings and home value enhancement. Did you know an evergreen windbreak planted to the north of your home can lower your heating bill by up to 20%? Or that deciduous shade trees properly located in your landscape can reduce your cooling costs by up to 35%? And by some estimates a landscape with mature trees increases your property value by up to 15%. All of these statistics are from the Arbor Day Foundation: www.arborday.org.
Plant small trees yourself with guidelines from the NH Cooperative Extension. If you need advice or assistance with planting or transplanting large trees this spring contact us: www.chippersinc.com.
While we wait for planting season I’m headed out the door on those X-country skis that have been sitting idly for the last few weeks….
We handle approximately 250 cords of firewood a year!
We cut and stack a lot of firewood at chippers. Dan Johnson, employed with us for nine years this coming January, has a personal record of stacking over 350 cords of wood! To end up with a sturdy wood pile that won’t fall over, you just have to stick to some basic rules as demonstrated in the video link below. High speed internet recommended.
How to Stack Firewood Like a chipper
Speaking of firewood…. Please don’t transport it across state lines, e.g. from Massachusetts to New Hampshire or Vermont. We need to keep the Asian Longhorned Beetle out of our region! Visit http://www.beetlebusters.info/ for more information.
As March melts into April and the snow recedes to expose a mud laden landscape carpeted with brown grass, emotions of dread dance through your head. Is my lawn dead? Did the ice do my grass in or are there other factors at work here?
Most likely, if you live in the Northeast, you will have a combination of winter kill caused by ice and or cold windy days plus snow mold. Snow mold comes in several varieties and colors, pink (my favorite) to gray. Pink is rather common and often appears as cotton candy patches on your lawn, especially visible in the morning or after exposed from recently melted snow. After drying, the patches may appear tan to off white. While gray snow mold may cause some leaf death, it is usually not fatal since it does not spread into the crown like Pink does. Pink snow mold on the other hand, can cause turf death in severe infections. Don’t fear if you lawn appears thin and damaged in the spring as it will often recover- to varying degrees over time.
Your best option would have been to cut the turf short last Fall for the final mow, about 1” or so, military style, to help minimize or prevent these diseases. Your second choice is to lightly rake up the matted turf (preferably when dry) to allow air and sunlight to hit the ground. The sooner your turf begins to grow again, the better. Don’t apply crabgrass control or other herbicides early in March or April if snow mold is widespread. Instead, use a natural or organic fertilizer to promote growth gradually rather than induce a shock to the system with herbicides.
