Keeping your driveway and walkways free of ice is a continuous task if you live in New England. There are many products on the market today that will do the job but their prices vary considerably. Availablity always becomes an issue when a big storm is approaching. What is the difference between these products? Some deicing agents can be harmful to plants, animals, and even concrete. Here are some things you should know before you stock up at the local hardware store.
Have you ever noticed in the Spring that your lawn and plants near your driveway and walkways are burnt? This can happen if you use too much salt. Similarly, this can also happen when you use too much fertilizer. Excessive application of deicers and fertilizers will impede the plants ability to absorb water and nutrients. This causes your plants to burn. One way of preventing this is to cover your vulnerable plants with burlap. This however does not protect the roots of the plants. A better way to prevent salt damage is to use chemicals that are less harmful. Continue reading →
Autumn in New England is known for its breathtaking foliage. This beauty is paralleled by diminishing hours of daylight and falling temperatures, inducing trees to ultimately shed their leaves all over your yard. These factors make it difficult to complete your seemingly endless to-do to list of critical tasks to prepare your house and surrounding landscape for the winter weather ahead. Sudbury Design Group is here to help.
Our goal is to provide you with a reference that will ultimately lead to the successful winterization of your property. This list can be overwhelming at times so we have organized it in a simple and sequential format. In addition, we have recommended professional affiliates and/or a helpful link to a trustworthy source to answer any questions that you might have.
Let’s Get Started:
Winterize Your Swimming Pool and/or Spa
Inspect the integrity of the pool: check for leaks, cracked tile, etc. and address any concerns before closing.
Clean the water – Vacuum any debris, balance the PH, calcium and alkalinity for easier opening in the spring.
Lower the water Level – It depends on the type of pool and the material of your cover but lowering to 2’ below your skimmer is a good general rule.
It is vital to check the water level throughout the winter & pump if necessary
Blow water out of all circulation lines, heater, pump, and filter. Add nontoxic anti-freeze.
Clean and store the handrails, ladders, diving board, basketball hoop, etc.
Remove tabs from the timer and turn it to the ‘off’ position. Turn the circuit breaker off or remove fuses from the pool circuit.
November 7th marks a great milestone for both the Sudbury Design Group and the Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts (JCAM). Over the past three years, working with JCAM, Sudbury Design Group has been planning, designing, permitting, and supervising the construction of Massachusett’s newest cemetery in Wayland, MA. In Hebrew meaning “house of eternity,” Beit Olam East will be consecrated on November 7th at noon. This twelve acre cemetery has three prayer gardens surrounded by rolling lawn and large specimen plantings. We highly encourage that you visit Beit Olam East and see it for yourself. (directions)
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