The Forsythia are golden and aglow.  The Daffodils stand tall and proud with slightly tilted heads, while the Crabapples and Magnolia explode with blooms that fill the air with their ethereal scent.  Much has happened in a week, and from here on out, the landscape…

Today looks and feels a little more akin to Fall than Spring.  Sometimes I like to imagine I’d just awaken from a deep, lengthy sleep – completely unaware of time or season.  Would I know if it was Spring or Fall?  A quick…

I have decided to forgive March.  Just last weekend, she mercilessly stole an hour of sleep from me.  I don’t take kindly to such behavior and have cursed March like no other month, save for August, but she has atoned…

The weekend presented a shining example of Fall’s excellence – beautiful weather and crisp, clear skies.  Although the majority of foliage has yet to turn, there were examples of Fall’s distinct beauty in the many perennials, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. In addition…

If you haven’t heard, Sweeney’s has a new home!  The office, yard and warehouse all moved to Villa Park in an effort to be more efficient, secured, and unified, so we can better serve our customers.    We are now located at…

Finally, after a week of oppressive heat and humidity, Mother Nature has offered us a break.  If Summer temperatures would simply hover around 75 degrees, I wouldn’t detest the season as I much as I do, but Summer is a…

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…

With the onset of summer temperatures, oppressive humidity to be exact, I have a confession to make.  I really don’t spend much time outdoors when temperatures start to exceed 80 degrees with 100% humidity.  I run to my air-conditioned car from the…