Northeast Horticultural Services

07/30/2026

🕷️ Spider Lift vs. Bucket Truck – Round 2!

Yesterday, we featured our bucket truck and asked which machine our crews would choose.

The spider lift is our secret weapon when a bucket truck simply can’t go.

✅ Fits through narrow gates and tight spaces.
✅ Places less weight on delicate lawns and landscapes.
✅ Can work on uneven terrain with its adjustable outriggers.
✅ Gives us access to trees that would otherwise require extensive climbing.

So tell us…

👇 If you had to choose, are you Team Bucket Truck 🚛 or Team Spider Lift 🕷️?

Tomorrow hear directly from our crews which ones they prefer and why.


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07/29/2026

🌳 Bucket Truck vs Spider Lift 🌳

People often ask why we use a bucket truck on some properties and a spider lift on others. The answer comes down to one thing:

Using the safest and most efficient equipment for each individual job.

🚛 Bucket Trucks are ideal when:
• There is good access from a driveway or roadway.
• We need to move efficiently between multiple trees.
• The work requires reaching large sections of the canopy quickly.
• Heavy pruning or removals are being performed.

Tomorrow we will weigh in on the Spider Lift.

Which piece of equipment do you think our crews prefer? Drop a guess below! Allan Fernandez Velasquez seems content in the canopy with our Bucket truck!

📞 Have a tree you’re concerned about? Schedule a consultation with our certified arborists, and we’ll determine the safest solution for your landscape.

07/17/2026

🚨 Emergency Tree Work: When Should You Call? 🌳

If you're concerned about a tree, we're here to help.

We can assist with:

🌳 Storm-damaged trees and broken limbs

⚠️ Trees leaning or showing signs of failure

🏡 Trees threatening homes, driveways, or other structures

🚧 Fallen trees blocking access

🔍 Professional hazard assessments by an ISA Certified Arborist

📸 Not sure if it's an emergency? Send us photos through our Facebook messaging system! Our messages are checked daily, and we'll help determine whether your tree needs immediate attention or if an on-site evaluation is recommended.

When in doubt, reach out. Catching a problem early can often prevent a true emergency.

Shout out to our crew Aguilar Juhn and Nigel for braving the storms!

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07/02/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our climber, Kenny! 🎉

If you've met Kenny, you've probably noticed his laid-back, Rasta-style attitude. He brings a calm presence, a positive outlook, and a smile to the crew every day.

"Stay chill, stay safe, and keep bringing those good vibes to the canopy. Happy Birthday, Kenny!" 🌴🌿

Help us wish Kenny a happy birthday in the comments below 👇🎉

07/01/2026

One moment it was standing. The next, it was an emergency. Trees can develop hidden root decay, compromised root systems, or structural defects that aren't obvious from the outside. That's why routine assessments are one of the best investments you can make—not just for your landscape, but for the safety of your home and family. When in doubt, have it evaluated before nature makes the decision for you. 🌳

Call 📞 (203) 375-0553 for your tree estimate or property consultation.

06/10/2026

Every beautiful property starts with a plan.

Whether you’re starting with a blank canvas or looking to refresh existing beds, our team can help bring your vision to life.

📞Ready to reimagine your landscape? Our team uses a scientific approach to make sure the growth and maturity is something that brings value to your property for years to come.

Photo credits: Landscape Foreman Hakk Jackson

05/28/2026

Some people see flower pots.

Stacey sees living art and science 🌿✨

Our owner’s passion for horticulture started years ago working at her local Farm and Home (now Ace Hardware Weston) greenhouse in Wisconsin — proof that you never know where a summer job might take you.

Today, that passion has grown into an illustrious career in horticulture, arboriculture, and plant health care. Customers especially appreciate the knowledge she brings during property walk-throughs, helping homeowners understand the “mini ecosystems” within their landscapes and providing recommendations for long-term beauty, health, and sustainability.

While custom planters are only a small part of what Northeast Horticultural Services does, plants and container design remain one of Stacey’s greatest passions. At home, she spends countless hours tending to her own personal collection of plants and creating beautiful arrangements simply because she loves it — a connection to the place where it all began years ago in that small-town greenhouse. 🌸

What was your very first summer job — and did it shape where you are today? 🌱

05/28/2026

Support Native Pollinators! A great way to pick up some knowledge on what you can do to help!

We are so excited for this Saturday’s workshop!

JOIN US at Reservoir Community Farm for a workshop on pollinators and pollinator plants.

We are joined by Geordie Elkins, Executive Director of High Stead Nature Preserve.

Geordie has worked with native plants and landscape restoration throughout his entire career. As director of Highstead in Redding, CT, he has partnered with various groups including Pollinator Pathway, Ecotype Project, Community Placemaking and Engagement Network, and Hudson to Housatonic Regional Conservation Partnership to engage and educate people about the beauty and importance of the natural world and the need to protect it.

Learn, connect, grow! Workshop is rain or shine (there will be shade/tent). Starts at 10AM.

See you there 🌱☀️!

05/22/2026

🌳 What Should Homeowners Be Doing for Their Trees in June? 🌳

June is one of the most important months for tree care in Connecticut! As temperatures rise and summer storms roll in, now is the time to focus on:

✔️ Inspecting for dead or hazardous limbs
✔️ Monitoring for insect & disease activity
✔️ Deep watering during dry stretches
✔️ Pruning storm-damaged branches
✔️ Mulching properly (not volcano mulching!)
✔️ Checking for trees growing too close to structures or power lines
✔️ Scheduling preventative plant health care treatments

Healthy trees don’t just happen — they require seasonal attention and proactive care.
If your property has trees that “just don’t look right,” now is the perfect time for an assessment before summer stress sets in. 🌿

📞 Contact Northeast Horticultural Services for tree care, pruning, removals, plant health care, and full property services throughout Fairfield County.