12/22/2014

Fence Installation and Repair Services | Southbury, CT

Installing a high quality wood, vinyl or aluminum fence to your property can be a very pleasing addition to your home. Some of the advantages of adding a new fence is increased privacy and security, as well as improving the curb appeal of your property. However over time, a fence can deteriorate to the point where it will have the exact opposite effect. If you have an aging fence on your property, (especially if it is made of wood material) it will most likely require consistent maintenance in order to maintain an appealing appearance. If your fence is to the point where it is barely standing, you will need to make the decision as to whether repair or replace your fence.

Apart from becoming a form of blight on your property, a damaged fence will allow the opportunity for your household pet or small child to escape into the street. It can also allow potentially dangerous and undesirable animals or pests onto your lawn. Additionally you will lose you sense of privacy. If your fence is to the point where it is structurally weak, you risk the entire fence collapsing which can lead to personal injury and potential lawsuits.

There are many tutorials available online, which can teach you how to repair a damaged fence. However, if you do not own the proper tools and equipment or have the experience to repair it properly, it can become an extremely difficult and time consuming project. If you do not have experience in fence installation or repair, you can hire the professional Connecticut fencing contractors at Elite Property and Fence to get the job done in a proper and efficient manner so your fence will last for many years to come.

It is important to look out for the warning signals of a deteriorating fence, which include changes of color and splintering of the wood. If your fence is showing signs of damage, you can contact the fence installation and repair experts at Elite Property and Fence for a free consultation and estimate. When you are living in Connecticut, you will have to deal with the harsh elements that each season can bring, which means that it is very important that you perform fence maintenance on a consistent basis. If you currently possess a wood fence and you are tired of dealing with the upkeep and costs that come with it, you may want to consider an alternative such as aluminum or vinyl fencing. Vinyl fencing is a very low maintenance type of fencing and it is durable and strong. Aluminum fencing has an appearance that will enhance your Connecticut home. Aluminum is lightweight, yet highly durable and provide a very long life-span.

Elite Property & Fence of Southbury, CT is your first choice for your fencing needs. Our goal is to provide the highest quality fence possible while still giving our customer the best possible service and best possible price. From your first initial call to the completion of installation, we provide unmatchable prompt and courteous service. We will get the job done right! Wood, vinyl and aluminum fences are our specialty. Contact us today for a free consultation.

Located in Southbury, Connecticut, Elite Property and Fence specialize in lawn care, lawn maintenance, fence installation, custom landscaping designs and expert installation of landscaping , patios, irrigation, lighting and much more. Our service area includes the following towns and surrounding areas in Connecticut: Danbury, Middlebury, Woodbury, Roxbury, Brookfield, Watertown, Fairfield, Waterbury, Stamford, Oxford, and beyond!

12/09/2014

Winter garden landscaping and property maintenance | Southbury, CT

It can often be a demanding task to maintain a vibrant and compelling landscape for your commercial or residential property during the harsh Connecticut winters. By the month of December and the onset of the winter season, the majority of the stimulating colors of your landscape have dwindled away all that usually remains is a dark and dull landscape. However, if you take the appropriate measures, you can have a yard that maintains some color and aesthetic beauty through the winter and into the spring season. Unfortunately, at this time of the year, it may be a little too late to recondition your landscape for the winter season, however you can utilize the following information for the upcoming year to ensure you have a colorful landscape through the next winter season.

Connecticut Winter Landscaping Trees and Shrubs with Color

Winter garden landscaping and property maintenance | Southbury, CTEvergreen conifers are always a great choice for a winter landscape. There are is a wide selection of sizes and types of evergreen to choose from, the most popular being pine, spruce, and hemlock. Conifers lend a sense of year-round beauty and structure to your landscape. If you are looking for additional color for your Connecticut landscape, you can utilize yews, arborvitae and false cypress, which present a gold color foliage.

Evergreen hollies exhibit red berries and unique green scintillating leaves that make it an excellent choice for the holiday season. Hollies can flourish successfully in many different types of climates and there are hundreds of species to choose from that produce berries that grow to appear a dark red color to a bright yellow. They can successfully tolerate hot summer temperatures but are also able to sustain the harsh winter conditions as well. They can grow to range in size from as small as six inches spreading dwarf to over 60 feet.

Another option to keep your winter garden flourishing throughout the cold season is to add a winter vegetables. If you do not have a greenhouse available on your property, it is still possible to grow specific types of vegetables up until the initial hard frost of the season, which will give you the opportunity to cultivate a substantial harvest for the winter season. Here is a list of specific types of vegetables which are opportune for late fall season and winter gardens; Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Leaf Lettuce, Onions, Spinach, and Turnips.

An alternative to adding hollies to your winter landscape is to insert berry bushes into your property, which can provide the same colors and attributes as most hollies. Luscious white flowers appear on the shrub in early summer, which are succeeded by bright red berries that decorate the tree from summer through winter. The best time to plant berry bushes is in the early autumn season. Berry bushes also have the added advantage of providing berries, which can feed the birds that adorn your property. Berry bushes can come in all sizes and many different types of varieties.

Connecticut gardeners in have an abundance of reasons to be intimidated about maintaining their landscape through the cold and snow filled winters. You can turn to the Connecticut winter landscaping professionals at Elite Property and Fence to handle all of your winter service needs. We have the equipment, manpower, and experience to keep your commercial or residential landscape flourishing through the winter season.

Located in Southbury, Connecticut, Elite Property and Fence specialize in lawn care, lawn maintenance, fence installation, custom landscaping designs and expert installation of landscaping , patios, irrigation, lighting and much more. Our service area includes the following towns and surrounding areas in Connecticut: Danbury, Middlebury, Woodbury, Roxbury, Brookfield, Watertown, Fairfield, Waterbury, Stamford, and Oxford. Contact us today for a FREE Consultation!

    

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