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How to spot an unhealthy tree
May 7, 2015
Submitted Unhealthy trees may need to be removed from a property before they cause significant damage. Perhaps because they can live for so many years, trees have a way of falling down homeowners’ landscaping priority lists. Trees also tend to be big and strong, so it’s no surprise that they often are overlooked in favor…
Pruning trees a job best left to the pros
May 7, 2015
Submitted With the right tools for the job, a professional can prune your trees safely and efficiently. Bountiful, healthy trees can be beautiful to behold and important contributors to a thriving environment. According to American Forests, a nonprofit conservation organization, a tree can absorb as much as 40 pounds of carbon dioxide per year and…
Cavendish to host workshop on composting
May 7, 2015
Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. — CAVENDISH — It’s great for the garden and it’s great for the lawn. Also, composting is soon to be the law. The Vermont State Legislature has passed comprehensive recycling legislation that includes mandatory rules on composting certain food waste. The Cavendish Community and Conservation Association in conjunction with the Town…
Green Mountain Power to offer Tesla home battery
May 7, 2015
Rutland customers will be first to receive Powerwall storage technology RUTLAND—Green Mountain Power recently announce that it will be one of the first energy companies in the country to offer Tesla’s new home battery, the Powerwall, to customers. Tesla, best known for its groundbreaking, fully electric cars, is taking its electric energy storage expertise to…
Proper lifting techniques offered for gardeners
May 6, 2015
Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulture Professor, UVM Back injuries are the second most common of injuries, only to fingers and hands. Most back injuries come from improper lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, and carrying—all activities we perform in the garden. Here are some basic principles which apply to any means of lifting, lowering, and carrying, whether at…
Maintaining clean bird feeders and bird baths essential to avian health
May 6, 2015
Submitted Providing food for avian friends is a great way to create a bird-friendly environment; just be sure to keep feeders clean to keep bird healthy. Organizations like the Audobon Society help provide tips for homeowners. Bird watching is a pastime enjoyed by people of all ages. While many people trek into the woods to…
Killington Pico Rotary Club
April 12, 2014
We're a club of people who get together to share fellowship, business advice, and support local needs such as the Visiting Nurses Association among others. The mission of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster the development of acquaintance…
Eagle Eye Property Management
April 12, 2014
Eagle Eye provides property management, snowplowing, shoveling, construction services, house cleaning, firewood supply, painting services, window washing, pest control, property checking, alarm response, lawn maintenance (including raking, mowing and landscaping), trash removal, and hot tub maintenance in Killington, Pico, Mendon, Pittsfield and Bridgewater Vermont. Visit Website | Email: eepmvt@yahoo.com | Phone: (802) 417 - 7921…
Curtis Insurance
April 12, 2014
We are ideally situated to provide coverage for your property in Vermont. We specialize in the communities of Killington, Pittsfield, Bridgewater, Plymouth and Mendon. We are an independent insurance agency which means we have access to a number of insurance carriers to find the best fit for our customers. For your personal insurance needs our…
Boss Office Works
April 12, 2014
We are here to serve the local Killington community and the surrounding areas with vital business services, including: printing, copying, fax & scan services, office supplies, temporary office space, wireless internet, graphic design, web design, QuickBooks® training & consulting and bookkeeping. We service Killington, Rutland, Mendon, Pittsfield, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Ludlow, Woodstock and beyond. Visit Website…
Moore Construction
April 12, 2014
We are a full service construction company proud to work closely with our clients to produce a product that exceeds expectations. Learn how Moore Construction Company can assist with your residential, commercial and renovation building needs. Visit Website | Email: Click Here | Phone: 802-773-4189 Address: 335 Killington Road Killington, VT 05751
Killington Medical Clinic
April 12, 2014
Both physicians have extensive experience in the effective treatment of sports-related injuries, including—but not limited to—laceration, concussion, sprains, torn ACL’s, dislocated shoulders, and fractures. The clinic is equipped with an X-ray suite and a casting room to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of common ski and snowboard injuries. When emergency intervention is necessary, the…
Killington Grand Spa
April 12, 2014
Leave stress at the door and soak in the natural beauty of Vermont at the Killington Grand Spa. Nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains, our soothing and relaxing spa treatments feature everything from local ingredients and natural aromatherapy to a full line of premier products from Avance. Visit Website | Email: n/a |…
Killington Cabinets
April 12, 2014
We are a full service company and we will save you time by providing all the products you are looking for at ONE location. Every week we set aside a number of hours to stay on top of and keep up-to-date on the latest industry news, software, techniques, and technology, ensuring our ongoing expertise in…
Green Mountain Body Art
April 12, 2014
As Killington’s First and Only Tattoo and Body modification studio, we offer a unique experience with a bright, clean , innovative look , and friendly environment. With our glass walled stations for an open feel and when there is a need for privacy we have electric blinds that close at a touch of a button.…