- Aug 29 2018
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
Second Spring, Second Chances
August 29, 2018 Fall, Landscaping 0
The winds of change are in the air, almost palpable, as our attention begins to shift from Summer and its carefree nature to the more frenetic, frenzied schedule of Fall. Some may say, we use this time to prepare for the…
- Jul 5 2017
- Company News, Landscaping
- 0
Skilled Labor Shortage & Its Far Reaching Affects
July 5, 2017 Company News, Landscaping 0
July, forward facing and fresh, tightened its grasp on the passed baton as June quickly faded from a race well run. The change was barely perceptible, until yesterday. Independence Day often marks the beginning of the end of Summer. Logically,…
- May 3 2017
- Landscaping
- 0
Illinois Senate Bill 9: Just Say No
May 3, 2017 Landscaping 0
Limbs and branches, like carnage, were strewn over the lawn as the great Spring storms laid waste to the young landscape. Beheaded Daffodils and decimated Tulips were part of the collateral damage as the rain soaked earth begged for mercy. …
- Jan 18 2017
- Landscaping
- 0
Welcome Overwintering Guests
January 18, 2017 Landscaping 0
The landscape wore January’s measured weather, like an old, frayed shirt – unkempt and scruffy, yet familiar. The soil, mostly frozen, gripped the rainfall slowly and tentatively, befuddled by its ready state. Winter’s somewhat confused and mild weather has provided a…
- Oct 7 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
The Art of Leaf Recycling
October 7, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
October caramelizes the landscape with deeply saturated tones and sweet, mellow flair. The static display of Summer foliage turns dynamic, each species unique in color, aflame against the sky. According to the US Forest Service, Illinois is in the…
- May 13 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Native Son
May 13, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
The clotted, brooding clouds finally lifted, like a curtain, and the sun took the stage while the masses applauded its return to the spotlight. She’s a crowd pleaser even if she only makes an appearance (approximately) 189 days per year. Wow. That’s…
- Jun 25 2014
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Hang’Em High: Homemade Hanging Baskets
June 25, 2014 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
Sometimes I think Summer driving is just as, if not more, perilous than Winter driving. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but law, common sense, and courtesy are thrown out the proverbial window along with a middle finger…
- Oct 15 2013
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 2
Perfect Pumpkin Picking
October 15, 2013 Landscaping, Uncategorized 2
Despite the government shut down, the blog continues. Anyway, I’m totally digging this weather. This week, according to current weather reports, will remain consistently autumnal with the threat of our first frost occurring over the weekend. I am buzzing with…
- Jan 23 2013
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
The Road Less Traveled?
January 23, 2013 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
This is character building weather, alright. I had almost forgotten the feel of stiff, frozen jeans and coagulating mucus membranes. It’s cold out, and there just might be a little snow in our future. Could it be? I hope each…