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 and hue.  Their blooms perfumed the air and extended towards…

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 prowess. Literally, within mere days, it seems the landscape has…

  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 perfect growing conditions are exploited.   Fall is a particularly…

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 will constantly change with each flower and plant having its…

Today looks and feels a little more akin to Fall than Spring.  Sometimes I like to imagine I’d just awaken from a deep, lengthy sleep – completely unaware of time or season.  Would I know if it was Spring or Fall?  A quick glance may deduce Fall, but a closer look would reveal the…

I have decided to forgive March.  Just last weekend, she mercilessly stole an hour of sleep from me.  I don’t take kindly to such behavior and have cursed March like no other month, save for August, but she has atoned for her conduct – lavishing us in Spring-like temperatures.  It’s…

The weekend presented a shining example of Fall’s excellence – beautiful weather and crisp, clear skies.  Although the majority of foliage has yet to turn, there were examples of Fall’s distinct beauty in the many perennials, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. In addition to late flowering perennials, like the heralded and much admired  Fall…

  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 long winter months ahead, much like our squirrel friends…

If you haven’t heard, Sweeney’s has a new home!  The office, yard and warehouse all moved to Villa Park in an effort to be more efficient, secured, and unified, so we can better serve our customers.    We are now located at 100 S. Villa Avenue, Suite 1A.  There is still some…

Finally, after a week of oppressive heat and humidity, Mother Nature has offered us a break.  If Summer temperatures would simply hover around 75 degrees, I wouldn’t detest the season as I much as I do, but Summer is a fickle season, much like the other three. When the heat,…

While we all know that Fall is the ideal time to plant, upgrade our landscapes and repair our damaged lawns, it’s also a good time for landscape bargains.  Oh yeah, bargains are to be had and now is the time to get in on the savings.  Consider the following: Perennials…

With the onset of summer temperatures, oppressive humidity to be exact, I have a confession to make.  I really don’t spend much time outdoors when temperatures start to exceed 80 degrees with 100% humidity.  I run to my air-conditioned car from the air-conditioned house, and to the air-conditioned office from my air-conditioned car, and you get…