- Feb 7 2018
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
Petscaping for Dogs
February 7, 2018 Landscaping, Winter 0
Drifting, dancing snow swirled wildly upon the wind, suspended momentarily before falling to the ground. The great hardwoods sluffed and shuddered the fleecing while the evergreens donned it with style and panache. Their mighty boughs bore the weight both beautifully and pragmatically….
- Jan 31 2018
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
Planting & Harvesting by the Phases of the Moon
January 31, 2018 Landscaping, Winter 2
Suspended, like an oversized yoyo, the moon seemed to bob just above the horizon – glowing and golden. As evening melded into night, the moon raced across the sky towards dawn, shrinking in size and fading in color as if it…
- Jan 24 2018
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
Surviving Winter Creatively & Scientifically
January 24, 2018 Landscaping, Winter 2
The clouds stacked up like mountains, pretending to be more permanent structures in a temporary sky. A very reflection of nature itself. Constantly changing, constantly amazing. And Winter is no different. Winter can be a brutal but beautiful season, chiseled from marble,…
- Jan 17 2018
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
The Benefits of Snow
January 17, 2018 Landscaping, Winter 2
Feathery, glittery snow, like the downy, iridescent wings of an angel, fell silently as a sweet hush swept over the landscape. The wind whispered tender secrets upon the air, suspended, drifting from one tree to the next. Snow, for many, is merely…
- Jan 10 2018
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
How Birds Survive Winter
January 10, 2018 Landscaping, Winter 0
A sparkling crust had developed atop the snow with the tensile strength of mashed potatoes. The warming temps and copious amounts of sun had begun the thaw-freeze-thaw-melt cycle, which would be repeated time and time again throughout the season. Not because…
- Jan 3 2018
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
5 Yard and Garden Resolutions for 2018
January 3, 2018 Landscaping, Winter 0
Brittle like parchment, the arctic air sliced through the landscape with little resistance as it slashed and gnawed at flesh like a hungry, rabid beast. It was fit for no creature, great nor small. Experts call it a polar vortex. We call it Winter….
- Dec 27 2017
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
New Year’s Wishes
December 27, 2017 Landscaping, Winter 0
“May you have: A world of wishes at your command. God and his angels close to hand. Friends and family their love impart, and Irish Blessings in your heart.” -Irish Proverb Wishing you a healthy, prosperous and Happy New Year!…
- Dec 20 2017
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
Christmas Greetings
December 20, 2017 Landscaping, Winter 0
“May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas.” -Irish Proverb Warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas, and a healthy, Happy New…
- Dec 13 2017
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
6 Unique Gifts for Gardeners
December 13, 2017 Landscaping, Winter 2
Laced and flocked with glittery snow, the trees were decked in holiday splendor as the setting sun adorned the sky in shades of fire and ice. Christmas is a mere 12 days away, and if you haven’t completed…
- Dec 6 2017
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
Christmas Trees: 8 Great Tips for Selection & Care
December 6, 2017 Landscaping, Winter 0
The last of the Oaks discharged their leathery leaves, and the deciduous canopy was completely absent from the landscape. Stark and exposed, their skeletal forms seemed vulnerable and fragile in contrast to the lush, green boughs of the Evergreens who…