- Sep 29 2021
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak, and the Squirrel…
September 29, 2021 Fall, Landscaping 0
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the maturation…
- Sep 30 2020
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak & The Squirrel
September 30, 2020 Fall, Landscaping 0
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the…
- Sep 26 2018
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
True Colors: The Science Behind Fall Foliage
September 26, 2018 Fall, Landscaping 0
The mellow, ripened sun set the landscape ablaze in its shimmering, saffron glow. Leaves, here and there, had been kissed in tones of umber, vermilion, scarlet and plum. The verdant greens of Spring and Summer give way to the deep,…
- Sep 19 2018
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak and the Squirrel
September 19, 2018 Fall, Landscaping 0
Without so much as a warning or civic alert, the bombs began to fall. Sparsely, at first, quickly ramping up to a barrage. They fell with great velocity, unbiased yet fierce. The driveway, lawn, roof, streets and cars – none of…
- Nov 29 2017
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
Skunked!
November 29, 2017 Fall, Landscaping 0
Through the barren trees, the purple light of dusk lingered, softening silhouettes and gently submitting the world to slumber. The air hinted sweetly of Winter, and the stars nodded and blinked in agreement. Then suddenly, the air turned sour as…
- Oct 4 2017
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak & The Squirrel
October 4, 2017 Fall, Landscaping 0
Descending to the ground, like kamikazes, flocks of grackle came to feast on Autumn’s spoils. Chattering and cackling amongst themselves, their mission seemed wholly successful, even celebratory. Soon they retreated to the trees to plan their next attack. …
- Aug 23 2017
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Sticky Situations
August 23, 2017 Landscaping, Summer 0
The sallow tones of late Summer were exacerbated by the ripened afternoon sun that made visible every flaw and anomaly. A fine, golden mist was suspended in the thick, gummy air, never quite making it to the ground. It fell silently…
- Oct 12 2016
- Landscaping
- 0
Preserving Autumn
October 12, 2016 Landscaping 0
The landscape’s golden aura is beginning to deepen and caramelize into blazing oranges, fiery scarlets and smoky purples. Autumn is not solely a feast for our eyes but engages all the senses. From the distinct smell of newly fallen leaves moistened…
- Sep 28 2016
- Landscaping
- 0
Perfect Partners: Oaks & Squirrels
September 28, 2016 Landscaping 0
Blushed and gilded, the foliage gleamed in the afternoon sun as they ruffled and quaked in the cool, September breeze. Here and there, a leaf became untethered, swirling and sailing towards the ground where it rested amongst the others, peppering the grass…
- Jun 17 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Cluttered Gutters
June 17, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
Soaked and steeped like a lady finger dipped in coffee, the landscape is saturated, and the local creeks, streams, and retention ponds are again on the brink of overrunning their banks. The bit of sun and wind that graced our area…