Wilted and withered, Summer began to rot on the vine.  Her once dewy, fresh face grew sallow and somber under the impossible weight of hot, humid temperatures and lack of moisture.  Her youth and vigor were fading fast.   As season’s change and weather cycles, rain can seemingly turn off…

  The shadow of Winter loomed large in the brooding skies and biting air.  Foliage lay fleeced in the icy dew of the killing frosts.  Birds and squirrels hasten their preparations as nature shifts to self-preservation mode for the long, cold season ahead.   We too must heed nature’s call by preparing our lawn…

  The air was polluted with tiny tufts of cotton, which neither fell nor glided to the ground, but instead bounced around on the breeze like atoms pinging off each other before eventually descending and snagging onto any and every surface in the landscape.  Some lawns seemed to take the brunt of…

    Writhing and skulking beneath the ground, nature’s twisted spine heaved forth the soil, leaving cracks and fissures in its wake.  The disturbed earth seemed at once alarmed yet relieved.  Its needs communicated by the subterranean undulations.  Water.     Since Summer’s official arrival, rainfall has been scarce.  Lawns are…

All seasons tell a tale of woe and wonder as the landscape bares witness.  Although we cannot deter or determine, we can listen to the narrative and interpret the anecdotal evidence before us.  That is, our grass is struggling. Why oh why, in one of the wettest Springs and early Summers, is our grass…

  October’s departure was unforgettable and wild – leaving an indelible mark on our hearts and landscape.  Snow?  Furious winds?  Trick-or-treating?  The three do not mesh well and left many running for the comfort and warmth of home… sans candy.  Only the truly driven and hardened trick-or-treaters braved the night and were rewarded…

  No other season mimics the intensity, color, and glow of a sunset than Fall.  Its distinct look is matched only by its sound, smell, and feel.  I love to open the door and find my welcome mat has been replaced by a colorful swath of leaves.  They crunch and…

Moderation, moderation, moderation.  Everything in life should be taken or completed in moderation.  Easier said than done, right?  Sometimes it seems downright impossible and cruel, but it’s for our own good.  It took me quite a while to subscribe to this logic, and I still battle it on a frequent…

I know many people feel Fall is somewhat of a futile time to landscape, but it couldn’t be further from the truth.  With the cooler temperatures and rainfall, you’ve probably noticed your lawns have again taken off, much like Spring.  They are growing quickly, they are green and lush.  It’s very…

I realize we’re not completely out of the woods in terms of Spring-like weather and temperatures, but I thought I’d get you in the landscaping mood by sharing some tips on Spring gardening. Prepare for Frost: Although it may seem unlikely, frosts can continue well into May.  The “frost-free” date for our little…

Change is in the air.  Cool, crisp change.  The first day of Fall is this Saturday, September 22nd, and I for one welcome it with open arms.  Now, is a busy time in our yards and gardens as we take advantage of the perfect growing conditions and prepare for the…

Since my last post, I don’t believe it has rained much, if at all, and the temps continue to rise.  Our lawns are going dormant – turning a yellowish-brown, and some trees are dropping their inner leaves in an effort to conserve their dwindling supply of water and nutrients.  With…