JJ's Landscaping VT

There's a particular kind of Vermont evening that starts showing up this time of year. The air cools off a little earlier, the light turns gold sooner, and suddenly sitting outside after dinner feels good again instead of sticky and buggy. If your yard doesn't have a spot built for exactly that, now is the moment to change it. We recently finished one of our favorite projects of the season: a stone patio paired with a custom fire pit for a homeowner right here in Milton. It's the kind of...

If you live in Milton, Colchester, Essex, or anywhere else around Chittenden County, you already know Vermont's growing season doesn't give you much room for error. Between the mud, the frost heaves, and a summer that feels like it's over before it starts, keeping a property looking its best takes more than a weekend with a mower. That's where a local landscaping team that actually understands Chittenden County soil and seasons makes all the difference. At JJ's Landscaping, we've built our...

One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners around Chittenden County Vermont is simple: how often should I actually be watering my lawn? The answer depends on your soil, your plants, and the weather, but a few general guidelines will keep your lawn and beds healthy without wasting water or overdoing it. The Basic Rule of Thumb for Vermont Lawns Most established lawns need about one to one and a half inches of water per week, whether that comes from rainfall or irrigation. The...