- Oct 7 2020
- Fall, Landscaping
- 2
The Perennial Question
October 7, 2020 Fall, Landscaping 2
Autumn, like dusk, gilded the landscape in its ripened rays as the petals and foliage blushed in the frosty air. Beauty was everywhere. As we begin to put our landscapes to bed – tidying, raking, mulching, and pruning, you might…
- Jun 17 2020
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Bee Friendly: Celebrating National Pollinator Week
June 17, 2020 Landscaping, Summer 0
Like a thousand tiny lanterns flickering here and there amongst the fading light, the Fireflies made a rousing return to the evening landscape. Their debut seemed celebratory as if welcoming the Summer Solstice, which officially arrives on Saturday. Hot on…
- Apr 15 2020
- Landscaping, Spring
- 0
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
April 15, 2020 Landscaping, Spring 0
Sloughing off the final olive-drab layers, a sapphire carpet of Spring ephemerals unfurled as the Redbud’s ethereal blooms cast a cheery glow unto the scene. Swelling buds and nodding Daffodils dotted the landscape as the grass grew green and lush. …
- Nov 13 2019
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
Perennials Provide Winter Interest & Much More
November 13, 2019 Landscaping, Winter 0
The sun hung over the landscape like a dimly lit bulb. Autumn seems to have become less festive, and more practical and austere as nature prepares for Winter. As we begin to put our landscapes to bed, despite the unseasonable…
- Jun 19 2019
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Celebrating National Pollinator Week
June 19, 2019 Landscaping, Summer 0
Like a thousand tiny lanterns flickering here and there amongst the fading light, the Fireflies made a rousing return to the evening landscape. Their debut seemed celebratory, and we were a captive audience. As the night sky deepened…
- Nov 14 2018
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
A True Giving Tree
November 14, 2018 Fall, Landscaping 0
Like a silken scarf meandering in the wind, the geese quickly fell into formation, trumpeting their departure across the frigid November sky. Respite and refuge awaited them elsewhere, where life would be immeasurably easier, food more plentiful and temperatures more forgiving. Wildlife depends…
- Jan 10 2018
- Landscaping, Winter
- 0
How Birds Survive Winter
January 10, 2018 Landscaping, Winter 0
A sparkling crust had developed atop the snow with the tensile strength of mashed potatoes. The warming temps and copious amounts of sun had begun the thaw-freeze-thaw-melt cycle, which would be repeated time and time again throughout the season. Not because…
- Mar 29 2017
- Gardening, Landscaping
- 2
Matrix Gardening: The How & Why
March 29, 2017 Gardening, Landscaping 2
The Forsythia’s arching branches of rich, buttery blooms adorned the early Spring landscape, which, for the most part, still seemed to be outfitted in Winter’s olive drab garb. Here and there, Crocus sprinkled the lawn with delicate clusters of gold and lavender, while the Daffodils and Tulips seemed resolute…
- Nov 18 2015
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
Finding Beauty in Late Fall
November 18, 2015 Fall, Landscaping 0
I had nearly forgotten this stage – the lull between a full canopy of vibrant foliage and the cleansing innocence and allure of a snow-covered world. The landscape seems a bit thin and bare, and the sunlight is mostly unfiltered and brash, but I see…
- Sep 17 2014
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Autumn’s Supporting Roles
September 17, 2014 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
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…