Monday was a bit of an anomaly, in so far as weather goes.  The morning was thick and heavy akin to a sauna where the atmosphere kindly fueled the humidity by liberally ladling water upon the baked earth.  The clouds and…

Despite the government shut down, the blog continues. Anyway, I’m totally digging this weather.  This week, according to current weather reports, will remain consistently autumnal with the threat of our first frost occurring over the weekend.  I am buzzing with…

  Labor Day provides a much-needed respite and last hurrah before the busy season ahead.  Children return to school, gardens are harvested, lawns are renovated, and preparations are made for the following spring.  As we make one final push before winter’s arrival,…

I always try and save a few vacation days for Fall, particularly October when fall foliage colors are at their peak and temperatures are, well, perfect.  Unfortunately, this year, due to summer’s drought, color is coming early and fleeting at best.  With…

Happy Fall! Last Saturday, we officially welcomed Fall into our lives and gardens, and I must say it was a dandy of a day.  I am not sorry about Summer’s exit.  In fact, I believe Saturday’s winds sent Summer packing…

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…

While we all know that Fall is the ideal time to plant, upgrade our landscapes and repair our damaged lawns, it’s also a good time for landscape bargains.  Oh yeah, bargains are to be had and now is the time…

When I was a kid, I kind of dreaded the 4th of July.  Don’t get me wrong.  I love fireworks, barbeques, parades and consider myself to be pretty darn patriotic, but the 4th meant that summer was almost over.  Sure…