Principles and Expertise of Organic Agriculture to the Landscapes Where People Live Their Daily Lives.
Licenses and Accreditations
Principles, Supervisors, and Foreman are NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Practitioners
CT Arborist Licenses
CT Custom Grounds Supervisory Licenses
CNLA Accredited Nurserymen
Memberships
Founding member of CT NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association)
NOFA Organic Landcare Committee
Ecological Landscaping Association
Association of Professional Landscape Association
CT Tree Protective Association
CT Nursery and Landscape Association
New England Wildflower Society
National Wildflower Research Center
American Society of Consulting Arborists
CT Groundskeepers Association
Michael Nadeau
President
Mike Nadeau, president and owner of Plantscapes, Inc., is an active member of NOFA’s Organic Land Care Committee and a tireless advocate for organic gardening.
Timeline
- Began in the landscape and tree business in 1968 at age 13
- Worked for landscaping and tree care businesses from 1968 – 1980
- Co-founded Plantscapes, Inc., with my brother, Dan, in 1981
- MS, Plant and Soil Science, University of Maine
- CT Licensed Custom Grounds Supervisor and Certified Arborist for over 30 years
- Past president of the CT Grounds Keepers Association
- CT Nursery and Landscape Assn. (CNLA) Accredited Nursery Professional
- Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) Accredited Organic Land Care Professional
- Member of CT/MA Northeast Organic Farming Association Organic Land Care Committee and Board Member
- A drafter of the NOFA Standards for Organic Land Care – Practices for Design and Maintenance of Ecological Landscapes, the only organic land care standards in the country
- An instructor of the five-day NOFA Professional Organic Land Care Accreditation Course
- A drafter of the NOFA Organic Lawn and Turf Course Manual, the only 100% organic manual for the care of athletic fields and home lawns
- An instructor for the NOFA Organic Lawn and Turf Course
- Presenter of workshops on landscape restoration using natural and organic landscaping techniques
- Published writer on ecological, sustainable and organic land care topics
- Designer and builder of ecological landscapes, with a passion for wetlands, meadows, woodlands, and almost anything that increases the use of native plants and reduces high maintenance turf and synthetic pesticide and fertilizer use
- Builder of engineered storm water and sub-surface water biofiltration gardens
- Work with CT town inland wetland commissions (Fairfield, Westport, Stamford, New Canaan, Wilton) to improve water quality in wetland habitats, restore native vegetation in both upland and bottomland environments, and develop organic land care programs
Daniel J. Nadeau
Principle and Operations Manager
Daniel J. Nadeau is a NOFA accredited Land Care Professional and CT Licensed Custom Grounds Supervisor. Dan has 33 years of experience in landscaping and tree care. Dan is extremely skilled in his ability to assess landscape problems and create successful management plans. Also, Dan is active in his community and serves as an organizer for environmental clean-ups.
Dan Corra
Business Manager
A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University and University of New Haven, Dan holds degrees in both Business Management and Marketing. Dan is a new addition to Plantscapes in 2007. Dan brings a unique energy and creative perspective to Plantscapes. Dan values himself to be a highly organized and detail-focused individual with an exceptional track record of managing and completing projects. Dan manages the day to day functions of Plantscapes Organics, project management, marketing and branding efforts, analyzing business model and implementing changes, and customer relations.
Microscope identification of soil microorganisms in a variety of soil habitats: wetland, hardwood and herbaceous swamps; and wet meadow soils (OBL); rain gardens and biofiltration systems (FACW); native grass and wildflower meadows, lawns and landscapes (FAC), wooded upland dry meadow habitat (FACU)
Interpret mineral/nutrient soil tests, bioassay soil tests, soil compaction and percolation tests
Wetland restoration and construction, including creating or rehabilitating native wetland soils by blending soil types which contain specific microorganisms to match existing hydrology and flora
Infiltration basin and biofilter construction, including engineered soils, soil microflora selection and introduction, underdrain systems, plant selection, planting and care
Erosion and sediment control for pond, stream, and drainage outflows, using pre-cast engineered products, fiber wattles, erosion control blankets, silt fence, filter fabric and filter aggregate layers, boulders, rip rap, live stakes and fascines
Storm water management and pollution control with above mentioned systems and devices
Invasive plant identification and removal, using both organic and conventional methods, including the use of herbicides in wetland and upland habitats
Native plant restoration by seed, plug, bare root, container and balled and burlapped (BandB) nursery stock; with special attention to local genotypes
Use of Truax seed driller for wildflower meadow installation
Development and use of diverse composts; design and brew “compost teas” for introduction of specific microbiology into constructed or damaged soils
Long-term maintenance of built or restored habitats, including plant loss prevention, animal browse control, pruning, vegetation control