- Nov 28 2018
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- Landscaping, Winter
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The Damaging Effects of Salt
The Evergreen boughs arched and flexed as the Oaks stooped and ached, arthritic under the grievous weight of the heavy, wet snow. Conditions were treacherous. Nature steeled itself while we were left helpless and seemingly ill prepared. As we begin…
- Feb 28 2018
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- Landscaping, Winter
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Spring Tidings & Tasks
The once lethargic and hushed landscape became frenetic and boisterous with the jubilant sound of chirping and twittering birds who seemed to have a season’s worth of gossip to share. The squirrels too descended in mass from the trees to forage and romp. …
- Feb 21 2018
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- Landscaping, Winter
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Desperate Landscapes
Like the receding tides, the snow melted to reveal a bruised and battered landscape. The frozen ground couldn’t possibly absorb the melting snow and unseasonable rain, making for quite a soggy mess. February is a fickle lass indeed, but she…
- Mar 11 2015
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- Landscaping, Uncategorized
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March’s Atonement
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…
- Jun 18 2014
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- Landscaping, Uncategorized
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Replacing Salt Damaged Shrubs with Salt Tolerant Varieties
My greatest fears of summer have been realized – heat and its obnoxious, wears-out-his-welcome cousin, humidity. Technically, it’s not even summer yet, so my concern is valid. Could the polar vortex we experienced this Winter spin-off some sort of evil,…
- Feb 19 2014
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- Landscaping, Uncategorized
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What’s Lurking Beneath the Snow?
Have we officially broken the cycle of snow followed by sub-zero temperatures? Is something new and exciting afoot? Could it be that Spring landed a solid punch, catching Winter off guard? Has the struggle begun? According to the extended forecast,…