- Jan 29 2020
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
Winter Pursuit: Starting Seeds Indoors
January 29, 2020 Landscaping, Winter 2
The fog sidled in slowly, lying in wait in the hollows and dales before leaching out and swallowing the land whole. Darkness wore a misty shroud which light could not penetrate, refracted from the formidable force. Winter, too, can…
- Jan 22 2020
- Landscaping, Spring
- 0
Robotic Mowers: Are We Ready?
January 22, 2020 Landscaping, Spring 0
Skating atop the glazed and pitted snow, a single Oak leaf skidded and twirled between the long shadows of the day. Winter seems to have found her stride. Likewise, robotic mowers are finding their way into our lives and…
- Jan 15 2020
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
2020 Gardening Trends
January 15, 2020 Landscaping, Winter 2
The branches lay upon the snow like the skeletal remains of a great beast whose carcass had been ravaged and cleaned. These were the bones and inclinations of a decade passed. Now, that we have entered a new year…
- Jan 8 2020
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
Feed the Birds, Feed the Soul
January 8, 2020 Landscaping, Winter 2
The cloudless sky bore the sun’s full potential while the earth exhaled and uncoiled, basking in its warmth and affection. The landscape seemed to soften and stretch in the golden rays as all of God’s creatures took advantage of her…
- Dec 24 2019
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
Christmas Wishes
December 24, 2019 Landscaping, Winter 0
From our family to yours: Wishing you a joyous Christmas, and a happy, healthy New Year! “God grant you lightness in your step, A smile on every face you meet, Loved ones gathered at your hearth, And at your…
- Dec 18 2019
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
Mistletoe: The Myth, Meaning & Menace
December 18, 2019 Landscaping, Winter 2
The evening sky was clear and lucid as the stars hung upon every tree, like celestial ornaments, twinkling in the silver light of the moon. It was one of the many gifts that nature would bestow upon this season….
- Nov 27 2019
- Fall, Landscaping
- 3
Thanksgiving Wishes
November 27, 2019 Fall, Landscaping 3
“Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of…
- Nov 20 2019
- Fall, Landscaping
- 2
November’s Many Blessings
November 20, 2019 Fall, Landscaping 2
The month of November brings many joyous gifts and days to celebrate. Daylight savings time’s exit has given us an extra hour of sleep and brighter, lighter mornings. Veteran’s Day offered us an opportunity to express our appreciation, and…
- Nov 13 2019
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
Perennials Provide Winter Interest & Much More
November 13, 2019 Landscaping, Winter 0
The sun hung over the landscape like a dimly lit bulb. Autumn seems to have become less festive, and more practical and austere as nature prepares for Winter. As we begin to put our landscapes to bed, despite the unseasonable…
- Nov 6 2019
- Fall, Landscaping
- 2
The Bitter Bane of Buckthorn: Removing a Monster
November 6, 2019 Fall, Landscaping 2
Halloween may be over, but a monster lurks and lingers in our midst. Our beloved prairies and woodlands are under attack. Highly invasive, non-native trees have decimated native perennials, grasses, groundcover and even trees. Sadly, the issue isn’t simply…