Sallow and weary, the landscape’s fresh, vibrant glaze became worn and cracked, like ancient pottery, as the bleached and brittle foliage cried out in despair.  August’s dog days were upon us, and the relentless heat and lack of consistent moisture…

  July, forward facing and fresh, tightened its grasp on the passed baton as June quickly faded from a race well run.  The change was barely perceptible, until yesterday.   Independence Day often marks the beginning of the end of…

  In the meadow lay an azure field of spring ephemerals, like a masterfully woven carpet, that seemed to imitate the sky above. The ethereal scent of sweet blooms and dampened soil perfumed the air.  It was a feast for…

Welcome to our very first blog!  As a family owned landscaping company, located in Benesenville, IL, we must admit we don’t have much experience in blogging; however, our hope is to provide useful, seasonal information in a condensed form on…