- Oct 14 2020
- Fall, Landscaping
- 1
Surviving First Frosts
October 14, 2020 Fall, Landscaping 1
As the Autumnal winds whipped through the canopies, leaves became untethered and rained upon the ground. The trees thrashed and raged in what seemed to be a battle of unseen, invisible forces. Now that temperatures are beginning to cool and…
- 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…
- Nov 6 2019
- Fall, Landscaping
- 2
The Bitter Bane of Buckthorn: Removing a Monster
November 6, 2019 Fall, Landscaping 2
Halloween may be over, but a monster lurks and lingers in our midst. Our beloved prairies and woodlands are under attack. Highly invasive, non-native trees have decimated native perennials, grasses, groundcover and even trees. Sadly, the issue isn’t simply…
- Jun 26 2019
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Feeling the Burn of Winter Scorch
June 26, 2019 Landscaping, Summer 0
Dripping with the scent of honey-drenched blooms, the branches bowed under the bountiful weight, as if curtsying to an eager and appreciative crowd. The same could not be said for the neighboring evergreens. Winter scorch, thanks to an extremely cold…
- Jun 5 2019
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
6 Common Garden Pests & How to Control Them
June 5, 2019 Landscaping, Summer 0
June paints the landscape in flowers and foliage while she orchestrates a symphony in bird and bug song. The long-awaited masterpiece of Summer has finally come to fruition, and as we bask in the artful glow, a few spoilers have…
- Sep 5 2018
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
Tree Care: The Over & Under on Water
September 5, 2018 Fall, Landscaping 0
The wind heaved a long and persistent sigh that rattled the leaves into an eerie whirr. The limbs slumped and shirked in the suppressive heat and humidity as a few leaves became untethered and drifted towards the ground. August had been…
- Jun 27 2018
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Learning the Language of Plants
June 27, 2018 Landscaping, Summer 0
We’ve slogged through June in hip waders amidst the persistent 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…
- Jul 19 2017
- Landscaping
- 0
Grateful Deadheading
July 19, 2017 Landscaping 0
The weathered stone was cool and smooth, flocked here and there with moss, its jagged edges softened by the elements and constant patter of traffic. Flanked on each side, the perennials began to crowd the path, decked in seasonal…
- Oct 21 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Keeping Autumn: Container Garden Ideas
October 21, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
The landscape’s golden aura is beginning to deepen and diversify 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 by…
- Jul 9 2014
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark: Adding Dark Hued Plants
July 9, 2014 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
Independence Day came and went. It was a lovely day. A perfect day to celebrate the birth of our Nation – the greatest country on God’s green earth. As I sat in the shade along the parade route, I felt my…