- Jul 29 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Tough Love
July 29, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
All seasons tell a tale of woe and wonder as the landscape bares witness. Although we cannot deter or determine, we can listen to the narrative and interpret the anecdotal evidence before us. That is, our grass is struggling. Why oh why,…
- Jul 1 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
The Secret Language of Plants
July 1, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
We slogged through June in hip waders amidst the leaden, gray malaise, the air largely unstable and ostensibly resentful, like a teenage girl scorned. The few sunny days provided fleeting relief, but we were wary and suspicious, and we were right to…
- Mar 6 2013
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Great Reasons to Garden
March 6, 2013 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
Major snow storm in March? Unlikely, but true. We made up for a whole season of snow in little over a month. In fact, we had no measurable snow events in November, December or January. It was all packed into…
- Jan 8 2013
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Snowless
January 8, 2013 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
Happy New Year, and thank you for not noticing that I was on hiatus for the last two weeks. I appreciate your patience and discreet manner in which you let me slide for the last two Wednesdays of 2012. Now,…
- Aug 1 2012
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 1
Perfect Time for Lawn Renovations
August 1, 2012 Landscaping, Uncategorized 1
This summer has been particularly tough on our lawns. Drought and sod webworm have wreaked havoc. Late summer (mid-August to early-September) is the perfect time to begin seeding. Weed seed germination is less, temperatures are moderate and rain fall increases. Soil and…
- Jun 26 2012
- Landscaping, Summer
- 4
Proper Watering Techniques
June 26, 2012 Landscaping, Summer 4
Since my last post, I don’t believe it has rained much, if at all, and the temps continue to rise. Our lawns are going dormant – turning a yellowish-brown, and some trees are dropping their inner leaves in an effort…