- May 26 2021
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Petscaping: Landscaping for Dogs
May 26, 2021 Landscaping, Summer 2
Memorial Day is upon us, gateway to Summer, and as the pace of life slows a bit, we find ourselves summoned to the outdoors, basking in the warmth, enjoying the beauty of our yards and gardens, and embracing the rhythm…
- Aug 12 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 1
Green Spaces: Prescription for Health & Wellness
August 12, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 1
Flowers continue to bloom and seed heads emerge despite the oppressive heat and humidity, undaunted and assured, compelled by its very nature despite the harsh environment. We too are facing a world of uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic as tensions…
- Aug 5 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Window of Opportunity
August 5, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 2
The frothy, white clouds were whipped into stiff peaks by the restless, erratic winds. Shards of sunlight pierced the spaces in between, glimmering wildly upon the ground. August had arrived, the seasonal lull, but she would bestow a dynamic…
- Jul 29 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
The Art of Deadheading
July 29, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 0
Summer marched forth to the cadence of the cicada, stumbling ever so often, as her rhythm slowly became out of sync. Her easy going nature seemed strained, and her once verdant beauty disheveled and unkempt. A kind word and a…
- Jul 8 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Made for the Shade
July 8, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 0
As temperatures continue to rise, my outside exposure gradually begins to decrease. I am not a fan of heat, especially humidity. My routine becomes a mad dash to the house, to the car, to the office, to the car,…
- Jul 1 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
The Season of Supplemental Watering
July 1, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 0
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…
- Jun 17 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Bee Friendly: Celebrating National Pollinator Week
June 17, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 0
Like a thousand tiny lanterns flickering here and there amongst the fading light, the Fireflies made a rousing return to the evening landscape. Their debut seemed celebratory as if welcoming the Summer Solstice, which officially arrives on Saturday. Hot on…
- Jun 10 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Combatting Heat Stressed Plants
June 10, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 0
The humidity enveloped the landscape, constricting ever tighter, until flora and fauna wilted. Breathless, lifeless, and defeated, Summer had officially arrived in all its oppressive glory. Oh, and we have cicadas. Heat stress is a real thing and can adversely…
- Jun 3 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
3 Ways Landscaping Can Help Sell a Home
June 3, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 0
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…
- May 27 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
A Garden Less Contained
May 27, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 2
Change is coming. A great shift from the rote and routine, schedules and deadlines. The walls of our compartmentalized lives are slowly being razed, and the tethers loosened. Soon our lives will follow the arrhythmic beat of Summer’s drum. Memorial…