{"id":39,"date":"2017-02-22T12:23:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T12:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/quietprinceton.org\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2024-09-06T19:19:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T19:19:02","slug":"quietlandscapers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/quietprinceton.org\/index.php\/quietlandscapers\/","title":{"rendered":"Quiet Landscapers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Noise is the second biggest environmental factor causing health problems, after air pollution.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 World Health Organization (2011)<\/p>\n\n\n

List of Quiet Landscapers in the Princeton, NJ area<\/em><\/h2>\n

There are now two<\/span> sources of information about landscapers who are interested in better, quieter, less polluting, more sustainable landscaping. The first source is here, below, established by Quiet Princeton. The other is a list at Sustainable Princeton:\u00a0“Sustainable Landscapers Resource List”.<\/a> We recommend you investigate both<\/span> of these resources when choosing a landscaper who will provide better services for you. Here, below, is Quiet Princeton’s list of Quiet Landscapers:\u00a0<\/p>\n

The landscapers listed below perform lawn maintenance in the Princeton NJ area. They have agreed to do it without using gas-powered leaf blowers (either without any leaf blowers at all or using only electric-powered leaf blowers), if you tell them what you want. We advise <\/b>using<\/span>\u00a0even electric blowers only sparingly, if at all.<\/b><\/p>\n

— Landscaping but no Mowing<\/strong>. There is also a landscaper listed below who uses entirely solar-powered electric, plus hand tools. They don’t<\/span> do lawn mowing, but offer many other services.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Another resource for you is by Sustainable Princeton, who go beyond quiet to other sustainable practices. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Please let Quiet Princeton know if you contract with one of these landscapers, or if you find one is no longer participating in Quiet Landscaping efforts:\u00a0QuietPrinceton@verizon.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Please Note<\/strong>: When you employ a landscape contractor, you will need to have a discussion with your current or new landscaper about the treatment of leaves and grass clippings. This is key to your mutual satisfaction, to cost, and to the environment. \u00a0Alternatives include:<\/p>\n

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\u2014leaving grass clippings in place (best; returns nutrition to the soil)
\u2014using a mulching mower for leaves on the lawns
\u2014blowing leaves into beds, using a mower’s side discharge
\u2014raking leaves into beds or into a corner of your yard
\u2014raking only in limited, selected places
\u2014raking of most areas previously cleared with leaf blowers (This option may cost more because raking can take more time.)
\u2014\u201cScorched earth\u201d removal of everything, as is often done with leaf blowers. This is actually bad for the topsoil, birds, and garden life, and removes desirable mulch. It is not<\/span> recommended and should be avoided.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The necessary fine print:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Quiet Princeton provides this information for the benefit of homeowners. Quiet Princeton has discussed this program with the listed landscapers and they have agreed to participate. However, Quiet Princeton does not endorse any service or product of any participating Vendor\/Provider.\u00a0Quiet Princeton has made no assessment of any service or product and assumes no liability for any damages or injury related to the service or product.\u00a0The information provided is for general educational purposes only. Anyone intending to use a service or purchase a product\u00a0from a Vendor\/Provider does so assuming all risks.<\/small><\/p>\n

The first four on this list are particularly interested in this issue. Richard<\/strong>\u00a0McCoy<\/strong>\u00a0and Blue Sky Green Earth<\/strong>\u00a0have a full range of electric equipment including blowers and mowers. Kevin Carroll<\/strong> and Verdant<\/strong>\u00a0have electric blowers plus an electric mower for properties up to one acre. Dogwood<\/strong> has electric blowers.<\/p>\n

MOWING SERVICES INCLUDED:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services Inc.<\/strong>
AGZA Certified Service Pro \u00a0AGZA.net<\/a> Richard is the Northeast Representative for AGZA.<\/span> \u00a0
420 Rt 31, Ringoes, NJ 08551
866-622-6995 Mobile:\u00a0908.310.421<\/span>9<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n

McCoy Horticultural provides off-grid solar charging of their full suite of lage battery-powered commercial mowers, blowers and hand tools. As well they offer options for robotic lawn mower deployment.
mccoyfinegardens.com\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kevin Carroll<\/strong><\/div>\n
Landscape with the Compost Man
Lambertville, NJ 08530
609-955-0924
NJCompostMan@gmail.com<\/a>
www.thecompostman.com<\/a><\/div>\n
Kevin also can provide liquid fertilizer he creates from food waste.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Blue Sky Green EarthLLC<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
17\u00a0Pasadena Dr, Hamilton Township, NJ 08619<\/div>\n
www.blueskygreenearth.co<\/a><\/div>\n
640-2357201<\/div>\n
info@blueskygreenearth.co<\/a><\/div>\n
We use only battery mowers, blowers, equipment and electric truck.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Verdant Organic Lawns<\/strong><\/div>\n
Lori; \u00a0 Elder
PO Box 453, Princeton Jn NJ 08550
609-947-5023
verdantlawns@yahoo.com<\/a><\/div>\n
Electric mower, blower, trimmer used upon customer request<\/div>\n
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Dogwood Landscaping Inc.
<\/strong>Fredy Estrada
28 Van Dyke Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525
Phone: 609-651-0505 & 609-466-7458
fredystrada@aol.com<\/a><\/div>\n

Princeton Property Maintenance Services LLC<\/strong>
Paul McCormick
65 Patterson Ave, Hamilton NJ 08610
609-890-7188
ppminc55@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Mario Sferra Landscaping
<\/strong>Mario Sferra and son
PO Box 171, Blawenburg, NJ 08504
609-466-1946 cell: 609-203-4841<\/p>\n

Marcelino\u2019s Design Landscaping
<\/strong>Marcelino Lopez
11 Lisbon Ave, Ewing, NJ 08638
609-406-0001<\/p>\n

LANDSCAPING BUT NO MOWING:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Apollo Gardening LLC<\/div>\n
(609)865-1515<\/div>\n
apollogardening@protonmail.com<\/a><\/div>\n
www.apollogardening.com<\/a><\/div>\n
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Apollo Gardening, Quiet Gardening Powered by the Sun.<\/div>\n
We are a sustainable alternative to traditional landscaping companies. We only use hand tools and battery powered equipment which we charge in the field with portable solar generators. We do not use chemical applications and prioritize native and pollinator plantings.\u00a0<\/div>\n
Our services include: weeding, trimming shrubs\/trees, spring\/summer\/fall cleanups, mulching, landscape design and installation, pollinator gardens and low maintenance plantings, robotic lawn mower installation and more.\u00a0<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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