Yards_4u LLC

05/18/2026

The ice this winter caused significant damage, leading me to perform a deep pruning on most of the shrubs. Sadly, all the old boxwoods were damaged. Recent rainfall and watering by the homeowner, they are now recovering. I added mulch to the beds and now hope for more rainfall and cooler temperatures to aid in their continued recovery.

05/07/2026

It is important to note that all newly planted vegetation, including plants, shrubs, and trees, require a thorough soaking once a week until the current drought conditions improve. The light rainfall we are experiencing is insufficient to pe*****te to the root systems of these plants, which are currently experiencing planter shock. As a result, it is essential that we maintain a regular watering schedule to prevent further stressing these plants.

04/24/2026

Mowing in the heat and drought conditions has not been a pleasant task for any of us, but it is crucial to prevent clumps of clippings from accumulating on the lawn. This can lead to the suffocation of the grass and the development of mold and other fungal growths. Raising the height of the deck and mowing again next week is a recommended approach.

04/15/2026

If you have any new plants, shrubs, or trees planted in the last year, they could use a good deep soaking. So could any newly seeded lawns.
We are under severe drought conditions, and remember that we ended last year with a 9-inch deficit.

04/14/2026

Unfortunately it's hatching season for the spotted lanternflies.
The juveniles don't look anything like the adults. If you see them let's do our part and eliminate as many as we can.

04/04/2026

So many questions on how & when to prune- hopefully this can help w/ that.

Got hydrangeas? 10 crucial march pruning tricks you need to do right now before they wake up for giant flower heads.
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03/14/2026

Many shrubs in these neighborhoods have only received annual trimming with handheld trimmers. This practice poses a substantial challenge to their long-term survival. The repeated use of this method creates a dense layer of small branches that obstructs light & air, ultimately leading to the death of inner branches.
-Here's a prime example of this.
I performed a deep pruning and removed all dead branches in an effort to revitalize the plants and stimulate new growth.

02/25/2026

Some good advice on dormant plant pruning.

Late winter is the best time to “reset” certain shrubs.
A hard cut removes tired wood and triggers powerful new growth from the base.

• Butterfly bush — cut to 12 inches for stronger blooms on new wood
• Red twig dogwood — remove oldest stems to ground to keep winter color bright
• Smoke bush — hard prune for larger, more vibrant foliage on new shoots
• Japanese spirea — cut to 6 inches to rebuild a dense, fresh shrub
• Elderberry — responds to hard cuts with stronger canes and heavier clusters
• Bluebeard — cut to the ground for clean regrowth and summer flowers
• Forsythia (overgrown) — cut back to 12 inches to fully rejuvenate within 2 seasons
• Yellow twig dogwood — remove 1/3 oldest stems yearly for best winter display
• Rose of Sharon — tolerates hard rejuvenation, producing vigorous flowering stems

Hard pruning looks extreme for a week or two.
By spring, these shrubs repay it with their healthiest growth.

02/23/2026

Last call for pruning your roses.

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02/19/2026

Doing some deep pruning on these azalea plants today. Removed the dead & damaged branches, then reworked the mulch that had been piled around the plants.
This will allow the homeowners to have a bit of privacy while sitting on the front porch, but still be able to see.
Pruned an overgrown holly tree as well.