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Transforming homes inside and out ๐ŸŒป

๐Ÿชด Gardening, Dead Heading & Leaf Cleanup
๐ŸŽจ Interior Painting, Declutter, Decorating & Staging
๐Ÿ’ฆPressure Washing Decks, Campers
๐Ÿ  Professional Home Services

Helping you create beautiful spaces to live and grow!

In need of interior painting?
10/05/2026

In need of interior painting?

๐Ÿ Let Us Take Care of Those Leaves!The rain and wind did their partโ€ฆ now let The Handy Hummingbird clean up the mess!๐Ÿ L...
10/05/2026

๐Ÿ Let Us Take Care of Those Leaves!

The rain and wind did their partโ€ฆ now let The Handy Hummingbird clean up the mess!

๐Ÿ Leaf blowing & cleanup
๐Ÿ Lawns, driveways & walkways
๐Ÿ Storm debris
๐Ÿ General fall yard and garden cleanup

You enjoy the beautiful season โ€” weโ€™ll handle the leaves! ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐Ÿ“ฒ Message Handy Hummingbird today to get on our fall cleanup schedule!

๐Ÿ Let Us Take Care of Those Leaves!The rain and wind did their partโ€ฆ now let The Handy Hummingbird clean up the mess!๐Ÿ L...
09/28/2026

๐Ÿ Let Us Take Care of Those Leaves!

The rain and wind did their partโ€ฆ now let The Handy Hummingbird clean up the mess!

๐Ÿ Leaf blowing & cleanup
๐Ÿ Lawns, driveways & walkways
๐Ÿ Storm debris
๐Ÿ General fall yard cleanup

Let us take one more thing off your to-do list this fall. You enjoy the beautiful season โ€” weโ€™ll handle the leaves! ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐Ÿ“ฒ Message Handy Hummingbird today to get on our fall cleanup schedule!

We are scheduling for interior painting and home staging as the garden seasons ends. ๐ŸซŸMessage or text me to be added to ...
09/23/2026

We are scheduling for interior painting and home staging as the garden seasons ends. ๐ŸซŸ

Message or text me to be added to the schedule.



Moved, cleaned up and dead headed these gardens today! ๐Ÿช โœ‚๏ธ๐ŸŒปLove the sculptures Iโ€™m surrounded by. ๐ŸŒน
09/23/2026

Moved, cleaned up and dead headed these gardens today! ๐Ÿช โœ‚๏ธ๐ŸŒป

Love the sculptures Iโ€™m surrounded by. ๐ŸŒน

Split some enormous Hostas today! ๐ŸƒWeeded and deadheaded too! ๐ŸŒปMessage or text me if you need your garden cleaned up and...
09/23/2026

Split some enormous Hostas today! ๐Ÿƒ

Weeded and deadheaded too! ๐ŸŒป

Message or text me if you need your garden cleaned up and put to bed. ๐Ÿค—

Enjoyed a beautiful day today cleaning up this garden and had amazing help!!๏ฟผ ๐Ÿค—Get scheduled now for your garden cleanup...
09/18/2026

Enjoyed a beautiful day today cleaning up this garden and had amazing help!!๏ฟผ ๐Ÿค—

Get scheduled now for your garden cleanup!!๏ฟผ

Is your yard getting a little out of control?Let The Handy Hummingbird take care of the work! ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ Garden bed clean-ups๐ŸŒฟ ...
09/18/2026

Is your yard getting a little out of control?

Let The Handy Hummingbird take care of the work! ๐Ÿฆ๐ŸŒฟ

๐ŸŒฑ Garden bed clean-ups
๐ŸŒฟ Weeding & planting
โœ‚๏ธ Hedge & shrub trimming
๐Ÿ‚ Leaf clean-up
๐Ÿก General yard maintenance
โœจ And more!

From Hopkinton to Antrim โ€” and the local towns in between.

Whether you need a quick garden tidy-up or your whole yard needs some TLC, we're ready to help.

๐Ÿ“ž CALL OR TEXT: 603-724-0636
๐Ÿ’ฌ Message The Handy Hummingbird to get on our schedule!

What do I do with my hostas before winter?๐Ÿฅถ Wait for the first hard frost to kill back the foliage, then trim the dead, ...
09/18/2026

What do I do with my hostas before winter?

๐Ÿฅถ Wait for the first hard frost to kill back the foliage, then trim the dead, yellowed leaves down to 1 to 2 inches above the ground.

Clear away all debris to prevent overwintering slugs and diseases, and apply a light layer of mulch around the crown for root protection.

Fall and Winter Hosta Care Steps: ๐Ÿ‚

Wait for Dormancy- Allow the leaves to turn yellow or brown and collapse naturally after a hard frost. This lets the plant send remaining nutrients down into the roots for next year.

Cut Back the Foliage- Use clean, sterilized shears (wipe with rubbing alcohol) to trim the dead stems down to about 1โ€“2 inches above the soil line. Avoid cutting green, healthy leaves early, and take care not to damage the center crown.

Clear Debris and Manage Pests- Remove all trimmed leaves and surrounding garden litter from the base of the plant. Disposing of this material stops slugs, snails, and microscopic nematodes from using the dead matter as a winter breeding or hiding spot.

Mulch the Crown- Add a light layer of straw, pine needles, or shredded bark around the base of the plant to insulate roots from freeze-and-thaw cycles. Keep the mulch a couple of inches away from direct contact with the central crown to prevent rotting.

Protect Potted Hostas- Move container-grown hostas into an unheated garage, shed, or next to a sheltered house wall so the pots do not crack and roots do not freeze solid in extreme cold. Water potted plants very sparingly during dry winter spells only when temperatures rise above freezing.

How do you put๏ฟผ your gardens to bed in the Northeast? ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพThis involves clearing debris, protecting tender plants, and en...
09/17/2026

How do you put๏ฟผ your gardens to bed in the Northeast? ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ

This involves clearing debris, protecting tender plants, and enriching the soil before the first hard freeze. ๐Ÿฅถ

Clear and Clean โœ‚๏ธ
Remove diseased plants: Pull up spent annuals and toss any bug-ridden or diseased vegetation into the trash rather than the compost.
Pull weeds: Clear out all weeds so they do not drop seeds or overwinter in your beds.
Cut back perennials: Trim dead foliage from herbaceous perennials once frost kills the top growth.

Protect and Insulate ๐Ÿช
Dig up tender bulbs: Lift dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus tubers after the first frost, dry them, and store them indoors.
Wrap vulnerable shrubs: Shield delicate roses and hydrangeas or young trees with burlap or wire cages stuffed with leaves.
Add mulch: Spread a thick layer of shredded leaves or straw over beds to protect plant roots from freeze-thaw cycles.

Soil and Equipment Care ๐Ÿ’ฆ
Amend the soil: Top-dress beds with a layer of compost or chopped leaves to feed soil life over the winter.
Store tools and hoses: Drain, disconnect, and store garden hoses, then clean and oil your hand tools.
Water deeply: Give evergreens, trees, and perennials a deep soaking before the ground freezes solid.

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