Well E.A. Quinn has gone and done it again!
We are proud to be featured in the spring issue of Bobcat Work Saver Magazine for our work during the winter keeping the walks, parking lots and parking garage of the State Capitol and Legislative buildings free of ice and snow.   You can check out the article on our website: www.eaquinn.com

Let us introduce:

Robert Doucette Senior has been with us actually for a bit, Bob is not here everyday but when he is, he is instrumental to keeping E.A. Quinn on the road or on your lawn.  He is an excellent mechanic and all around nice guy, his son Robert Doucette Junior will come in on the weekend to make sure that our Mulch trucks are road ready for Monday mornings.

Speaking of Mulch it is not too late to call for an install.  Our trucks usually leave our yard by 7:00 a.m. and they come back in way after I have gone home.

How does your garden grow, mulch helps to retain moisture in those hot times, discourages the growth of weeds and overall makes your beds look groomed.

Dave wants you to know that the end of June and early July is the time of year to prune all of those spring flowering shrubs and trees and also hedgerows and shrubs. If you are running out of time and need we call, we would be happy to send a crew and manicure your plants.

There are long blooming perennials and late blooming perennials - sounds somewhat redundant, however the late blooming will give you something new to look at.

Here is a couple long blooming beauties:

Sneezeweed a.k.a. Helenium (Helen’s Flower) they are a perennial and you can propagate them by seed or division. They like full sun and they have bright flower colors: yellow, bronze, orange, red
Blooming midsummer - to autumn, they grow 2-4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide in moist but well-drained soil.

Coreopsis a.k.a. moonbeam tickseed (does not sound attractive – but who cares!).  Oodles of pale yellow flowers and fine, lacy foliage thrive all summer long.  Drought-tolerant, plant in full sun and well drained soil.  Blooms June thru October.

If you want tall – try Gaura – it has tall wands of dainty blossoms from June to October and comes in shades of pink and white.

Everyone hears “deer tick” however if you have chipmunks, rabbits, squirrels, birds, OR mice in your yard - they also carry ticks.

Where do ticks live?  Wooded Areas, leaf litter, brush and woodpiles, stone walls, low brush (ticks are usually found up to 36”).  Also in landscape beds that are not pruned to allow sunlight in, ornamental ground covers in shady areas, even under porches and sheds.

In 2002, Connecticut had 4,631 reported cases of Lyme disease.  This doesn’t included pets with Lyme
disease.  Here are some ways to control the ticks on your property.

Mow your lawn regularly, trim shrubs, trees and brush – take all clippings to the dump.

Move bird feeders away from the house and avoid plants deer like to eat.

Create a 3’ border of wood chips or crushed stone between lawn and woods.  Seal up stonewalls and small openings around your home to keep out mice and chipmunks.

Mosquitoes

We can all help in small ways to cut down on mosquitoes.  Prevention - it is as easy as dumping out standing water that has accumulated in empty containers, toys, tarps, and the bottom of your planters where water collects.  Whatever catches and holds water is a breeding ground for mosquito larvae.  Remember to do this after rain as well - even a teaspoon of water can be a breeding ground.

Mission Statement
E.A. Quinn Landscape Contracting Inc. is committed to being a leader in the industry. We will provide top quality products and services to residential and commercial properties. We approach every job with professionalism and excellence in order to achieve the highest customer satisfaction.