- Dec 14 2022
- Landscaping, Winter
- 2
Salt: Winter’s Other Four Letter Word
December 14, 2022 Landscaping, Winter 2
Silvery frosted roofs and white laced grass greeted the December dawn. Although we haven’t experienced any measurable snow yet, we are a mere week away from the first official day of Winter. And with that will surely mean snow is…
- Nov 2 2022
- Fall, Landscaping
- 2
Preparing Trees & Shrubs for Winter
November 2, 2022 Fall, Landscaping 2
November extinguished the landscape ablaze, leaving only a few smoldering embers amongst the ashes. The trees stood unadorned and humbled as their Autumnal attire laid at their feet. The great sentinels now stood vulnerable and exposed. With Winter nipping at our…
- 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…
- Sep 7 2022
- Fall, Landscaping
- 2
Fall Firsts: Clean Ups
September 7, 2022 Fall, Landscaping 2
Change is in the air. Cool, crisp change. The first day of Fall is Thursday, September 22nd, and I for one welcome it with open arms. Now, is a busy time in our yards and gardens as we take advantage…
- Aug 10 2022
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Late Summer: Season of Second Chances
August 10, 2022 Landscaping, Summer 2
The landscape lay beleaguered, drunk on the sun’s rays and summer heat. She was beginning to blush and mature in the ripened light of August’s sun, and there was a palpable shift in the air. The winds of change are…
- Jun 29 2022
- Landscaping, Summer
- 1
The Season of Supplemental Watering
June 29, 2022 Landscaping, Summer 1
Nascent Summer seems to have settled in nicely, replete and contented. Yet her once dewy, fresh face begins to grow sallow and somber under the impossible weight of hot, humid temperatures and lack of meaningful moisture. Her youth, vigor and…
- May 25 2022
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
3 Ways Landscaping Can Increase the Value of Your Home
May 25, 2022 Landscaping, Summer 2
The bee floated amongst the flowers, hovering and bouncing between the blooms, landing and lingering upon only the most appealing. He made several passes, returning to some, while ignoring others. He seemed discerning in his quest, much like today’s…
- 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 1 2021
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
Fall Firsts: Clean Ups
September 1, 2021 Fall, Landscaping 0
Change is in the air. Cool, crisp change. The first day of Fall is Wednesday, September 22nd, and I for one welcome it with open arms. Now, is a busy time in our yards and gardens as we take advantage…
- Aug 4 2021
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Late Summer: Season of Second Chances
August 4, 2021 Landscaping, Summer 2
The landscape lay reeling and depleted, drunk on the sun’s rays and summer heat. She was beginning to show her age in the harsh light of the August sun, and there was a palpable shift in the air. The winds…