Sweeneys Custom Landscaping Articles
Fall Firsts: The Importance of Clean Ups
Change is in the air. Cool, crisp change. The first day of Fall is Saturday, September 23rd, and I for one welcome it with open arms. Now, is a busy time in our yards and gardens as we take advantage of the perfect growing conditions and prepare for the winter…
The Season of Second Chances is Upon Us
The landscape lay beleaguered, drunk on the sun’s rays and summer heat. She was beginning to blush and mature in the ripened light of August’s sun, and there was a palpable shift in the air. The winds of change are upon us as our attention begins to turn from Summer…
3 Ways Landscaping Can Increase the Value of Your Home
The bee floated amongst the flowers, hovering and bouncing between the blooms, landing and lingering upon only the most appealing. He made several passes, returning to some, while ignoring others. He seemed discerning in his quest, much like today’s home buyer. Landscaping, or the lack thereof, can help or…
Guiding Light: Understanding Sun & Shade in the Garden
The sun dappled and danced upon the lawn as it beamed through the lush canopy. Although temperatures have been mostly mild, the sun is still a major factor in our yards and gardens, even if we don’t always feel her warmth. In fact, it is the most essential element in…
Earth Day: 5 Easy Ways to Celebrate
Sloughing off the final olive-drab layers, downy-white flowers unfurled upon the Bradford Pear as the Redbud’s ethereal blooms cast a cheery glow unto the scene. Swelling buds and spring ephemerals dotted the landscape as the grass grew green and lush. Nature was fully engaged. It’s no coincidence that we celebrate…
Water Mitigation Tools and Tips
The water was utterly still, glass-like, and the deepening sky reflected off its surface as the fog rose slowly and tumbled towards the shore. The water made not a sound as the wind fizzled to a whisper, and the lake and the sky and the shore seemed as one, devoid…
Preparing Trees & Shrubs for Winter
November extinguished the landscape ablaze, leaving only a few smoldering embers amongst the ashes. The trees stood unadorned and humbled as their Autumnal attire laid at their feet. The great sentinels now stood vulnerable and exposed. With Winter nipping at our heels, and the threat of consistent hard frosts, our trees…
Fall Firsts: Clean Ups
Change is in the air. Cool, crisp change. The first day of Fall is Thursday, September 22nd, and I for one welcome it with open arms. Now, is a busy time in our yards and gardens as we take advantage of the perfect growing conditions and prepare for the winter…
Late Summer: Season of Second Chances
The landscape lay beleaguered, drunk on the sun’s rays and summer heat. She was beginning to blush and mature in the ripened light of August’s sun, and there was a palpable shift in the air. The winds of change are upon us as our attention begins to turn from Summer…
Guiding Light: Understanding Light Levels in the Garden
The sun dappled and danced upon the lawn as it beamed through the lush canopy. Although temperatures have been mostly mild, the sun is still a major factor in our yards and gardens, even if we don’t always feel her warmth. In fact, it is the most essential element in…
3 Ways Landscaping Can Increase the Value of Your Home
The bee floated amongst the flowers, hovering and bouncing between the blooms, landing and lingering upon only the most appealing. He made several passes, returning to some, while ignoring others. He seemed discerning in his quest, much like today’s home buyer. Landscaping, or the lack thereof, can help or…
Celebrating Earth Day: 5 Easy Ideas
Sloughing off the final olive-drab layers, downy-white flowers unfurled upon the Bradford Pear as the Redbud’s ethereal blooms cast a cheery glow unto the scene. Swelling buds and spring ephemerals dotted the landscape as the grass grew green and lush. Nature was fully engaged. It’s no coincidence that we celebrate…