- May 15 2024
- Landscaping, Summer
- 1
Shady Characters: Plants that Thrive in Shade
May 15, 2024 Landscaping, Summer 1
With Mother’s Day just behind us, our “safe” planting date has finally arrived! This generally marks the beginning of warming temperatures, which in turn means my outside exposure gradually begins to decrease as temperatures and humidity rise. When I…
- May 1 2024
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Guiding Light: Understanding Sun & Shade in the Garden
May 1, 2024 Landscaping, Summer 2
The sun dappled and danced upon the lawn as it beamed through the lush, albeit nascent canopy. Although temperatures have been mostly mild, the sun is still a major factor in our yards and gardens, even if we don’t always…
- Aug 16 2023
- Landscaping, Summer
- 1
The Season of Second Chances is Upon Us
August 16, 2023 Landscaping, Summer 1
The landscape lay beleaguered, drunk on the sun’s rays and summer heat. She was beginning to blush and mature in the ripened light of August’s sun, and there was a palpable shift in the air. The winds of change are…
- Aug 2 2023
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Late Summer Lawn Renovations: Your Window of Opportunity
August 2, 2023 Landscaping, Summer 2
Late Summer’s beauty and vigor began to wane, but she put on a brave face as August sauntered in, hot and heavy. She held a secret and plenty of tricks up her sleeve. She was ever the opportunist. Late Summer…
- Jul 26 2023
- Landscaping, Summer
- 3
Lofty Idea: Why Raised Beds Work For Everyone
July 26, 2023 Landscaping, Summer 3
Ponderous grows the landscape, sluggish is the lawn. The vibrant, lively hues of Summer ripen and languish. Glowing sprays of Goldenrod permeate the garden. Raised beds are perfect for tight spaces, questionable soil and short growing seasons. Sounds too good…
- Jul 19 2023
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
The Art of Deadheading
July 19, 2023 Landscaping, Summer 2
Summer marched forth to the cadence of the cicada, stumbling ever so often, as her rhythm slowly became out of sync. Her easy going nature seemed strained, and her once verdant beauty disheveled and unkempt. A kind word and a…
- Jul 12 2023
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Drought Damaged Lawns? Help is Here!
July 12, 2023 Landscaping, Summer 2
The Summer lull seemed to come early, along with rising temperatures and a lack of any meaningful rain. August will soon be upon us, and contrary to popular belief, she would bestow a dynamic landscape of possibility and change. And…
- Jul 5 2023
- Landscaping, Summer
- 1
Rock On! Using Boulders in the Landscape
July 5, 2023 Landscaping, Summer 1
The clouds gave chase and rushed overhead as the wind swirled and roiled, ratting each leaf and limb. Petals littered the ground like confetti while immature acorns tumbled freely. The landscape seemed almost celebratory in the wake of much needed…
- Jun 28 2023
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Combatting Heat Stressed Plants
June 28, 2023 Landscaping, Summer 2
Weighted down with the heavily perfumed blooms of early Summer, the Linden’s boughs, like a Southern Belle’s hoop skirt, seemed in full curtsy. She was decadent and lavish, but it wasn’t long before she began to slump and shed her…
- Jun 21 2023
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Bee Friendly! It’s National Pollinator Week!
June 21, 2023 Landscaping, Summer 2
Every flower awaited its turn, like an eager dance partner, as the bees flitted and twirled amongst them. Summer’s arrival finds our gardens and landscapes in full bloom. It’s no coincidence that Summer’s arrival coincides with National Pollinator Week. A…