- Feb 28 2024
- Landscaping, Spring
- 2
First Steps: Mulch
February 28, 2024 Landscaping, Spring 2
Spring ephemerals burst forth from the thawing ground as swelling buds adorned the trees. Whether March comes in like a lion or a lamb seems insignificant now, as Spring is well on her way. Along with Spring Clean Ups…
- Mar 22 2023
- Landscaping, Spring
- 2
Got Mulch?
March 22, 2023 Landscaping, Spring 2
Swelling Redbuds, drifts of Squill, and nodding Daffodils began to pepper the bleak canvas of early Spring with bursts of life and color. Hope was lifted. Along with Spring Clean Ups and Lawn Renovations, we must turn our attention…
- Jul 13 2022
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
The Secret Language of Plants
July 13, 2022 Landscaping, Summer 2
The sun bore down with great intensity, revealing every imperfection, flaw and anomaly. Like a great spotlight, she brought attention to our issues and exploited our weaknesses. With the scant amount of rain we’ve received thus far, certain problems are…
- Apr 13 2022
- Landscaping, Spring
- 2
M.U.L.C.H. (Multi Use Landscape Commodity in Horticulture)
April 13, 2022 Landscaping, Spring 2
Swelling Redbuds, drifts of Squill, and nodding Daffodils began to pepper the blank canvas of early Spring with bursts of life and color. Along with Spring Clean Ups and Lawn Renovations, we must turn our attention to one of…
- Sep 29 2021
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak, and the Squirrel…
September 29, 2021 Fall, Landscaping 0
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the maturation…
- Mar 3 2021
- Landscaping, Spring
- 2
Mulch! You Need It! You Want It! You Gotta Have It!
March 3, 2021 Landscaping, Spring 2
Islands of snow floated atop the landscape as grass and plants began to reveal themselves, as if waking and stretching from a long, deep slumber. March has thus far been a lamb, and although not out of the woods, Spring…
- Sep 30 2020
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak & The Squirrel
September 30, 2020 Fall, Landscaping 0
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the…
- Nov 29 2017
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
Skunked!
November 29, 2017 Fall, Landscaping 0
Through the barren trees, the purple light of dusk lingered, softening silhouettes and gently submitting the world to slumber. The air hinted sweetly of Winter, and the stars nodded and blinked in agreement. Then suddenly, the air turned sour as…
- Oct 4 2017
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak & The Squirrel
October 4, 2017 Fall, Landscaping 0
Descending to the ground, like kamikazes, flocks of grackle came to feast on Autumn’s spoils. Chattering and cackling amongst themselves, their mission seemed wholly successful, even celebratory. Soon they retreated to the trees to plan their next attack. …
- Aug 3 2016
- Landscaping
- 0
Got Worms?
August 3, 2016 Landscaping 0
The rhythmic whir and hum rose and fell like waves on a tumultuous sea, growing more intense as the sun journeyed westward. Their voices were part of the seasonal back drop, forming the rich fabric of Summer’s chorus. The cicada song. The…