- Sep 18 2024
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
True Colors: The Science Behind Fall Foliage
September 18, 2024 Fall, Landscaping 0
The mellow, ripened sun struck the match that would soon set the landscape ablaze in brilliant umber, vermilion, gold, scarlet and smoky plum. The verdant greens of Summer would soon smolder in the deep, rich tones of Autumn’s palette, and…
- Jun 12 2024
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Contrast in the Landscape: Color, Shape & Texture
June 12, 2024 Landscaping, Summer 2
The Cottonwood’s downy seeds fell like snow. Drifting and swirling upon the air, some suspended momentarily as they sought the perfect landing place. Soon, they began to snag and accumulate. It was magical, slightly alarming, and a complete contrast to…
- Mar 27 2024
- Landscaping, Spring
- 1
Making Your Way: Creating a Garden Path
March 27, 2024 Landscaping, Spring 1
Late March’s landscape was celebratory with sweet, blooming treats, from the tufts of cotton candy blooms and spun sugar strands of the Pear and Red Bud to the swaths of candy dots of the blue Vinca and Squill. Easter is…
- 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…
- Sep 27 2023
- Fall, Landscaping
- 1
True Colors: The Science Behind Fall Foliage
September 27, 2023 Fall, Landscaping 1
The mellow, ripened sun struck the match that would soon set the landscape ablaze in brilliant umber, vermilion, gold, scarlet and smoky plum. The verdant greens of Summer would soon smolder in the deep, rich tones of Autumn’s palette, and…
- 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…
- Mar 15 2023
- Landscaping, Spring
- 1
Making Your Way: Creating a Garden Path
March 15, 2023 Landscaping, Spring 1
March’s reign seemed wholly indecisive and fickle. Her tumultuous rule left the landscape feeling confused and disoriented. Had she lost her way? Had she veered off the path to Spring? Garden paths can be purely aesthetic, functional or both….
- Sep 21 2022
- Fall, Landscaping
- 2
True Colors: The Science Behind Fall Foliage
September 21, 2022 Fall, Landscaping 2
The mellow, ripened sun struck the match that would soon set the landscape ablaze in brilliant umber, vermilion, gold, scarlet and smoky plum. The verdant greens of Summer would soon smolder in the deep, rich tones of Autumn’s palette, and…
- Jun 15 2022
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Contrast in the Landscape: Color, Shape & Texture
June 15, 2022 Landscaping, Summer 2
The Cottonwood’s downy seeds fell like snow. Drifting and swirling upon the air, some suspended momentarily as they sought the perfect landing place. Soon, they began to snag and accumulate. It was magical, slightly alarming, and a complete contrast to…
- Apr 27 2022
- Landscaping, Spring
- 2
Go Your Own Way: Creating a Garden Path
April 27, 2022 Landscaping, Spring 2
Spring’s reign seemed wholly indecisive and fickle. Her tumultuous rule left the landscape feeling confused and disoriented. Had she lost her way? Had she veered off the vernal path? Garden paths can be purely aesthetic, functional or both. They…