GreenScapes Lawn & Garden Services, Inc.

08/07/2022

Lexington lawn. No more Creeping Charlie ….

08/06/2022

Organic lawn in Cambridge! Beds doing awesome as well

07/25/2022

01/28/2022

Welcome to New England. Ending January with a Nor’easter…..

Up to 28″ of snow is possible in the Boston area with a major nor’easter poised to develop off the coast late Friday night and into Saturday.

11/13/2021

If you enjoy winter weather, I have amazing news: Boston is predicted to have above-average snowfall this year. With strong nor’easters and cold snaps forecasted, the total snowfall for the winter in Boston is expected to be 45 to 55 inches. So, if you haven't already, it's worth buying some boots...

10/02/2021

Sounds like a similar winter as last year.

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While we are in the Dog Days of Summer, you know fall is right around the corner when the Farmers’ Almanac releases its Winter Outlook. The 2021-22 Winter Outlook was released and shows a good chunk of the country experiencing a taste, or two, of Old Man Winter this season. The Farmers’ Almanac ...

08/24/2021

Posted on: August 24, 2021
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Mosquitoes in Concord

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced recently that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Concord. WNV-positive mosquitos have also been found in nearby towns including Maynard, Belmont and Arlington. Concord’s MDPH Risk Level remains at Low. Concord residents are reminded to take precautions to protect themselves by avoiding mosquitos bites.

WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state, and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection.

By taking a few, common-sense precautions, people can help to protect themselves and their loved ones:

Avoid Mosquito Bites

Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours - The hours from dusk to dawn are peak biting times for many mosquitoes. Consider rescheduling outdoor activities that occur during evening or early morning. If you are outdoors at any time and notice mosquitoes around you, take steps to avoid being bitten by moving indoors, covering up and/or wearing repellant.
Clothing Can Help reduce mosquito bites. Although it may be difficult to do when it’s hot, wearing long-sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors will help keep mosquitoes away from your skin.
Apply Insect Repellent when you go outdoors. Use a repellent with DEET (N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide), permethrin, picaridin (KBR 3023), IR3535 or oil of lemon eucalyptus [p-methane 3, 8-diol (PMD)] according to the instructions on the product label. DEET products should not be used on infants under two months of age and should be used in concentrations of 30% or less on older children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age. Permethrin products are intended for use on items such as clothing, shoes, bed nets and camping gear and should not be applied to skin.
Mosquito-Proof Your Home

Drain Standing Water – Many mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water. Limit the number of places around your home for mosquitoes to breed by either draining or getting rid of items that hold water. Check rain gutters and drains. Empty any unused flowerpots and wading pools, and change water in birdbaths frequently.
Install or Repair Screens - Some mosquitoes like to come indoors. Keep them outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors.
The Concord Health Division will continue to work closely with the MDPH and the Eastern Middlesex Mosquito Control project to monitor this situation. Information about WNV and reports of current and historical WNV virus activity in Massachusetts can be found on the MDPH website at

Learn how to protect yourself from illness.

04/19/2021

09/17/2020

Fall planting

Why plant now? Although many gardeners plant trees and shrubs in the spring, knowledgeable gardeners plant in the fall to take advantage of all this fabulous season has to offer. But why is fall planting better than spring planting?

Stress Reduction
Transplanting causes stress as plants are removed from containers, balls or established locations and changed to new locations. Planting in the fall, when a plant is entering dormancy and is generally hardier and sturdier, reduces this stress so the plant can thrive.

Establishing Strong Roots
Fall planting "establishes" trees and shrubs by encouraging root growth. Because the soil is still warm, the roots continue to develop until freezing, though the upper parts of the plant are already dormant. When transplanting in the spring, the developed roots are active and delicate tips or rootlets, as well as buds and new leaves, are more easily damaged.

Weather Resiliency
Trees and shrubs planted in the fall are better able to withstand the rigors of the next summer's heat and dry conditions because they have much longer to develop healthy roots systems and become thoroughly established. This is especially critical in dry climates or areas prone to drought or irregular rainfall.

Faster Maturity
The "head-start" of fall planting results in a larger plant in less time, helping create a mature landscape without waiting for smaller plants to catch up. This can be especially critical when replacing dead or damaged plants in a mature landscape to avoid a gap or uneven look.

Water Conservation
Planting in the fall saves watering time and promotes conservation by eliminating daily watering. Cooler temperatures with the addition of both morning and evening dew contribute greatly to soil moisture availability in fall without as much supplemental watering.

Color Confirmation
Fall is the best time to see a plant's autumnal color. Planting in the fall eliminates the surprise of the wrong color or unexpected shades that may not coordinate with nearby plants. By planting in autumn, you'll know exactly what you're purchasing and planting, and you will be able to match better with your existing landscape.

09/11/2020

25% Of Massachusetts In ‘Severe Drought’ After Driest Summer In Years

By Terry Eliasen, Meteorologist, WBZ-TV Exec. Weather Producer

August 20, 2020 at 11:56 am
BOSTON (CBS) – I don’t think this will come as a news flash to anyone, but it has been an exceptionally hot and dry summer. In fact, for many of our major cities and towns, the summer of 2020 will go down in the record books as a top ten hot and/or dry summer on record.

(WBZ-TV Graphic)
A quick look at the current standings as of August 20, with less than 2 weeks to go in meteorological summer (standings are for the entire period of June through August, obviously 2020 is missing the final week and a half).

HOTTEST SUMMER

City, Avg Temp, Rank

Boston 73.3 9th
Worcester 72.3 1st
Providence 74.9 1st
Hartford 75.0 1st