What are your hours?
Garden Center:
Monday - Saturday 9am to 6pm
Sunday 10am to 6 pm
Landscaping offices
Monday- Friday 8am to 5 pm
Saturdays by chance
What is the best time of year to plant?
Planting can happen as long as the ground is not frozen. Spring and fall tend to be favorite times, but as long as you are committed to watering, any time of year is possible.
What is the best time of year to prune?
Typically, best to prune plants just after they bloom. There are exceptions to every rule of course, but we recommend a early summer prune for most shrubs in our area.
Do you do Spring Cleanups & mulching?
Yes! We pride ourselves on the quality of our spring cleanups and mulching.
Do you offer mowing services?
Yes, we offer regular lawn mowing services as well as flail mowing for fields and brushy areas.
Are you taking snow plowing customers?
We prioritize our landscaping customers for snow removal but do occasionally have openings. Please call our office to find out more or get on our waitlist.
Can you plant drought resistant, low maintenance plants?
Absolutely, our experienced team has designed and installed many properties specializing in these types of plantings.
Do you sell indoor plants?
Yes. Visit our garden center for more details.
Do you have native or pollinator friendly plants?
Yes! We are known for our unique selection of native plants and pollinator plants in our garden center, our design team uses them frequently, and our fine gardening team is well versed in best care practices as well.
Do you install patios or walkways?
Yes! We also do steps, outdoor kitchens, firepits, walls and more.
Do you do tree work?
We do not cut down large trees but if a limb comes down we can cut it up and remove and/or do a storm cleanup.
When is the best time for seeding?
Fall is the best time for seeding. Spring and summer seeding are possible but will need to be watered more and more weeds should be expected. A good alternative is sod.
What areas do you service?
We proudly serve the Connecticut shoreline and neighboring areas. Towns we frequent include Madison, Guilford, Branford, North Branford, East Haven, Clinton, Westbrook, Old Saybrook, Old Lyme, Killingworth, Durham, Essex, Deep River, Ivoryton, and Chester. We consider work outside of this range on a case by case basis.
How much is the bulk delivery fee?
Our bulk pricing is now available online!
Why choose MEC?
Our crews and employees are continuously educated on the latest horticultural techniques and plant information. We offer only the highest quality materials and we stand behind our work. Member of the BBB. We have been awarded the Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year.