- 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…
- Jul 18 2018
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
In a Pinch: The Art of Deadheading
July 18, 2018 Landscaping, Summer 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 splendor…
- Jul 11 2018
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Supplemental Watering: Why, When & How?
July 11, 2018 Landscaping, Summer 0
Wilted and withered, Summer began to rot on the vine. Her once dewy, fresh face grew sallow and somber under the impossible weight of hot, humid temperatures and lack of moisture. Her youth and vigor were fading fast. As…
- 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…
- Jun 7 2017
- Landscaping
- 0
An Easy Guide to Supplemental Watering
June 7, 2017 Landscaping 0
The air was polluted with tiny tufts of cotton, which neither fell nor glided to the ground, but instead bounced around on the breeze like atoms pinging off each other before eventually descending and snagging onto any and every surface in…
- Jul 27 2016
- Landscaping
- 0
Pruning Perennials
July 27, 2016 Landscaping 0
A sole, brittle leaf tumbled down the street, scraping the pavement with each turn as it etched its way along with each, small utterance of wind. The landscape was listless and life seemingly comatose as the despotic heat and humidity…
- Jul 20 2016
- Landscaping
- 0
Grateful Deadheading
July 20, 2016 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 splendor…
- Apr 20 2016
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Earth Day Activities
April 20, 2016 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
The stars dangled off the branches like delicate, silver ornaments while the moon drenched the earth in a luminous glow. Distant geese chortled as the frogs croaked rhythmically in their grassy fens. It was a perfect Spring night. Life was awakening, flexing its…
- Aug 26 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Seize the Season
August 26, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
The cool weather and bolstered winds hint at change. Summer’s vitality is beginning to wane, wilt and dull, soon to be replaced by vibrant, saturated hues, brisk air, and an accelerated pace in which nature wastes no time, and…
- Apr 15 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 1
The Magnitude of Mulch
April 15, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 1
The Forsythia are golden and aglow. The Daffodils stand tall and proud with slightly tilted heads, while the Crabapples and Magnolia explode with blooms that fill the air with their ethereal scent. Much has happened in a week, and from here on out, the landscape…