shumway and sons Amherst - (413) 256-0261
Northampton - (413) 586-5116
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Services Offered

Tree and Shrub Care

Structural & aesthetic pruning:
Pruning is the removal of dead, unhealthy or overgrown limbs. It is used to enhance the integrity of your trees, encourage strong growth and add architectural grace to your trees.

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Cabling & bracing:
Cabling and bracing secures, supports and strengthens the stability of your tree. This procedure promotes good health and can prolong the life of your tree.

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Storm damage repair & cleanup:
Shumway and Sons uses state of the art techniques and equipment to safely remove damaged trees and debris from your property.

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Tree Removal:
Shumway and Sons employs certified arborists and uses state of the art equipment to fell and completely remove trees from your property.

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Stump Grinding:
Shumway and Sons uses powerful equipment to grind stumps and thick roots that have been left as a result of tree removal. This is an economical method to remove hazardous and unsightly stumps.

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Hazardous Tree Evaluations:
Shumway and Son’s certified arborists will evaluate the structural integrity of your plantings ensuring the safety and investment of your property.

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Microinjection:
Microinjection is an environmentally safe way to inject nutrients and treatments for diseases and pests.

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Plant health care programs:
Shumway and Sons will customize a timely plant care program to specify proper pruning methods, feeding, fertilizing and disease and pest control for all of your plantings.

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Horticultural oil spray:
Horticultural oil spray is an environmentally friendly treatment option for controlling pests on your trees and shrubs.

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Consultations & appraisals:
Certified arborists and horticulturalists are on staff to review and evaluate the health and proper care of your landscape. We are also available to provide insurance claim consultations.

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Deep root fertilizations:
Deep root fertilization utilizes time released liquid fertilizer. The fertilizer is injected into the root zone of the tree for a long term gentle uptake of nutrients. This treatment promotes health and vigor in established plantings.

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Scout visits:
Shumway and Sons will send certified arborists and horticulturists to evaluate the present condition of your trees, shrubs and lawn for possible pests and disease. We will then recommend an appropriate treatment program customized for you.

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60’ aerial lift bucket truck:
Our state of the art bucket truck allows us to provide efficient and effective pruning and removal of trees and plantings that would be otherwise difficult to reach.

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Organic Lawn Care

Seaweed extract spray:
Seaweed extract spray is an organic liquid product that is sprayed over your lawn. The seaweed extract provides micronutrients to your lawn making it more vibrant and drought resistant. Seaweed extract spray also works well on shrubs and ground cover.

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Pelletized lime:
Shumway and Sons uses a granular organic pelletized lime that is quick acting and provides a higher level of magnesium to your soil. The lime creates the appropriate pH level in your soil, which in turn supports the health of your lawn.

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Organic fertilizers:
Shumway and Sons is very environmentally conscious. We use organic fertilizers which are an earth friendly way to promote the health of your trees, shrubs, and lawn while protecting the environment.

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Laboratory soil testing:
Shumway and Sons will collect soil samples for complete analysis. After careful evaluation, we will recommend timely treatments to ensure the best health and care for your plantings.

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Pest control:
Shumway and Sons strives to use the appropriate methods and timing to control insect infestations and diseases on your plantings.

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Seeding:
Shumway and Sons uses a high quality seed mix that promotes strong growth and drought tolerance. We believe that mechanical seeding is a more efficient and effective way to seed as it embeds the seed within the soil. This process helps to ensure greater germination.

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Organic lawn repair & fertilization:
Shumway and Sons is able to renovate existing lawns or install a new lawn depending on your existing conditions.

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Sodding:
Shumway and Sons is able to install locally grown turf for immediate results.

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Lawn care programs:
Shumway and Sons will customize a timely lawn care program to specify proper fertilizing, liming, micronutrient application as well as weed, disease and insect control focusing on organic methods.

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Landscape Design and Construction:

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Walkways:
Shumway and Sons will design and install customized walkways in brick or stone helping to bring practicality and beauty to your property.

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Retaining and freestanding walls:
Shumway and Sons will design and install walls of fieldstone, Goshen stone, timber or decorative segmental concrete block to add function and beauty to your property.

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Patios:
Shumway and Sons will design and install patios in stone or brick to enhance your outdoor living space.

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Tree & shrub planting:
Shumway and Sons has a professionally trained landscape designer on staff to assist you in creating and installing a unique and personalized landscape.  

Stone Work:
Shumway and Sons has years of experience designing and installing meticulous stone work that will add beauty and value to your property.

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Native plant selection:
Shumway and sons includes the use of native plants in its design work.

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Perennial gardens:
Shumway and Sons can create beautiful perennial gardens that stress progression of bloom, seasonal interest and bouquet harvesting.

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Water features:
Shumway and Sons can create and install a stone and water element to enhance the aesthetic and create a soothing appeal to your landscape.

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Designer services:
Shumway and Sons has a professionally trained landscape designer on staff to assist you in creating and installing a unique and personalized landscape that expresses the client’s use of outdoor space.  We have the ability to provide scaled dimensional plans and drawings.

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Landscape consultations:
Shumway and Sons has a professionally trained landscape designer on staff to assist you in creating and installing a unique and personalized landscape.

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Lawn installation:
Shumway and sons uses a high quality seed mix that promotes strong growth and drought tolerance. We believe that mechanical seeding is a more efficient and effective way to seed as it embeds the seed within the soil. This helps to ensure greater germination. We are also able to renovate existing lawns or install locally grown turf for immediate results.

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Driveways:
Shumway and Sons has years of experience designing and installing customized gravel or brick driveways. Call us today for an estimate.

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Site grading:
Shumway and Sons can grade your property to ensure appropriate drainage away from structures and create landforms that provide visual interest in the landscape.

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