Landscaping Services Dorset VT | Call Mahoney Myles B Landscaping

This is a very common issue here due to our freeze-thaw cycles. The best solution is a professional rebuild with proper base preparation and strategic placement of larger anchor stones. We dig a stable foundation, use landscape fabric and gravel for drainage, and interlock stones to create a structure that resists heaving, giving you a beautiful, low-maintenance rock garden that lasts.

We assess each shrub's health and structure first. For overgrown specimens, we often employ a method called 'renewal pruning,' which involves strategically removing the oldest, thickest stems at ground level over several seasons. This encourages healthy new growth from the base, restores the plant's natural shape, and safely clears your views without shocking or killing the plant.

A proper fall cleanup and preparation is critical. It's not just about leaves—it's about protecting your investment. We ensure plantings are properly mulched, vulnerable shrubs are wrapped if needed, and drainage around rock features is clear. This proactive step prevents winter damage, reduces spring cleanup, and gives your landscape a healthy head start, directly addressing our common issues of shifting materials and uncontrolled growth.