Frequently Asked Questions

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At Swamp Yankee Earthcare, protecting the planet is our priority and our passion. Through proactive removal and management of invasive species, we strive to restore native biodiversity and promote thriving  and resilient ecosystems. 

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Yes! Call us treehuggers, nemophilists, or dendrophiles, environmental protection is at the heart of everything we do. Seriously, nature is our kink. 

Absolutely! 

Creating pollinator gardens is one of our favorite things to do. We can also help transform your lawn into a meadow, create rain gardens, and more. 

We specialize in the worst of the worst including:

Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)

Barberry (Berberis thunbergii)

Bittersweet (Celastrus  orbiculatus)

Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) 

Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum)

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) 

Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora)

Porcelainberry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata)

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Yes, we're committed to managing invasive plants without poisoning our planet. 

We use physically demanding manual labor. Depending on the species, managing invasives can be a years-long process and we're committed to helping you for the long haul.

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Our rates vary based on myriad factors but our daily rate averages at about $800 (before any potential discounts).

Also, we don't know of anyone else in Connecticut that tackles invasives without using poisons but if you get a written quote from someone else, we'd be happy to consider matching it.

Yes!

That said, inclement weather forces our schedule to be dynamic. We typically work in the rain and snow but not heavy storms.  

Also if there's the threat of prolonged thunderstorms, we may cancel for the day. As such, our schedule needs to be rearranged when there are cancellations.

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We are dedicated to fostering resilient and thriving woodlands  through expert management practices that promote ecological balance and sustainability. 

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