- Jun 22 2016
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The Secret Language of Weeds
The fragile, silvery strand caught a splinter of light, momentarily shimmering and glistening in the summer sun. As the wind began to roil and swirl, the spider’s silk became untethered, taking flight upon the breeze. An almost invisible moment became apparent. A shared…
- Oct 7 2015
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- Landscaping, Uncategorized
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The Art of Leaf Recycling
October caramelizes the landscape with deeply saturated tones and sweet, mellow flair. The static display of Summer foliage turns dynamic, each species unique in color, aflame against the sky. According to the US Forest Service, Illinois is in the throes of…
- Apr 15 2015
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- Landscaping, Uncategorized
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The Magnitude of Mulch
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…
- Mar 4 2015
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- Landscaping, Uncategorized
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Rectifying Winter’s Wrath
March is the month that delivers us and our weary landscapes to Spring’s front door. Time will tell if the welcome mat has been unfurled, but the calendar promises its prompt arrival on the 20th. Spring seems awfully distant…
- Aug 28 2013
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- Landscaping, Uncategorized
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It’s All in the Soil
Standard operating practice dictates that I must once again complain about the weather. Holy hot! I guess these are the dog days of summer. For those of you that enjoy the warmth, enjoy and savour while I pout. But, I digress. Many…