Our Blog

Learn More

littered bottle in neighborhood

What You Need to Do to Keep Your Neighborhood Clean

September 13, 2018

As a homeowner living in the community, it’s your responsibility to not only maintain your property — but also to help keep your neighborhood and community a safe and clean place! Below are a few of the easiest ways you can make a BIG impact on your neighborhood: Give Up Single-Use Recyclables Every home in…

Read More
rabbit eating in a garden

How Do I Keep Animals From Eating My Garden?

June 27, 2018

If you’ve ever tended your own garden, you know how amazing it feels when your plants grow, flowers bloom, and fruits and vegetables ripen. You put a lot of work into starting and maintaining your garden, so wear all of that dirt under your fingernails as a badge of honor! One of the WORST feelings…

Read More
kid jumping into a swimming pool outside

Why Spending More Time Outside Will Make You Happier

June 21, 2018

Have you ever heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? This is a mood disorder that will cause a person to have depression-like symptoms during the cold weather months, or when a person stays inside in the dark for extended periods of time. While not everyone has this (or do we?), we can all relate to…

Read More
home garden

Which Garden is Right For My Home?

June 4, 2018

The weather is getting warmer and warmer — do you know what that means? Yes, you’re right! It’s time to focus more on your property and the gardens that make it look so fabulous! Wait, you don’t have an extravagant garden surrounding your home? Don’t fret! Our team here at Ambrosio can go over garden…

Read More
Ladybug on white flower

5 Beneficial Insects You Want Near Your Garden

April 5, 2018

When you think about having bugs in your garden, you probably have an image of leaves that are half eaten and fruit that is rotting and filled with holes. Yes, there are bugs that can ruin your garden and eat all of its contents. No, not all bugs do this. Some bugs are actually beneficial…

Read More
Person watering pepper plant with hose

How to Conserve Water on Your Lawn & Garden

March 6, 2018

Do you know if you water your garden and lawn correctly during the spring and summer months? Chances are — you’re probably not. Some plants require more, some require less, and a lot of the time — people will use an uneducated guess and overwater everything. Overusing water is a foolish mistake and every homeowner…

Read More
Person planting seed in flower pot

How Should I Prep My Garden for Spring?

March 5, 2018

At long last, we have made it. The dreary trudge of a Connecticut winter has passed, and we stand poised to welcome in the spring. A standard for many families in age-old ritual is preparing a garden to bloom. After all, nothing quite says, “Spring!” like a well-tended and blossoming garden. And let’s be honest…

Read More
retaining wall

How to Repair a Retaining Wall

February 23, 2018

In some landscaping designs, the retaining walls can be absolutely essential for a number of reasons. They can be essential for proper irrigation of plants set up around them and often aid in preserving the integrity of nearby structures by adding stability to the land and rerouting excess water runoff away from them. Unfortunately, in…

Read More
landscape lighting

Is Your Outdoor Lighting Enough?

February 20, 2018

There are many key factors that go into creating the perfect outdoor milieu — and one of those prominent features is the landscape lighting. Three popular methods to achieve outdoor lighting are the use of fireplaces, fire pits, and landscape lighting. Each of these outdoor devices delivers a unique feeling to each person’s outdoor setting.…

Read More
Snow covering potted plants

How Can I Add Curb Appeal to My Home During Winter?

February 6, 2018

Wouldn’t you agree that the exterior of your home isn’t the best looking during the wintertime? With all of the half-melted snow, road salt, dead grass, and any storm damage — the winter elements sure can give your property a beating. But that doesn’t mean you should settle for a home that isn’t beautiful year…

Read More