- Jul 27 2022
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Killing with Kindness
July 27, 2022 Landscaping, Summer 2
Sweet, tender Summer was becoming a bit more brazen and fierce as desiccated leaves scraped and scratched their way along the ground. Although not technically in a drought, DuPage County and much of Illinois are experiencing abnormally dry conditions. Granted,…
- 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…
- Oct 9 2019
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Pumpkin
October 9, 2019 Fall, Landscaping 0
Silken was the frosted air, rushing through the trees, quaking every leaf as the ripened sun flickered through the canopy. A shower of crimson, gold, and tangerine foliage glided through the cloudless, turquoise sky, gathering underfoot, mirroring the trees…
- Jun 26 2019
- Landscaping, Summer
- 0
Feeling the Burn of Winter Scorch
June 26, 2019 Landscaping, Summer 0
Dripping with the scent of honey-drenched blooms, the branches bowed under the bountiful weight, as if curtsying to an eager and appreciative crowd. The same could not be said for the neighboring evergreens. Winter scorch, thanks to an extremely cold…
- Oct 18 2017
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
5 Tips for Choosing the Best Pumpkins
October 18, 2017 Fall, Landscaping 0
Silken was the frosted air, rushing through the trees, quaking every leaf as the ripened, caramelized sun flickered through the canopy. A shower of crimson, gold, and tangerine foliage glided through the cloudless, turquoise sky, gathering underfoot, mirroring the trees above….
- Aug 3 2016
- Landscaping
- 0
Got Worms?
August 3, 2016 Landscaping 0
The rhythmic whir and hum rose and fell like waves on a tumultuous sea, growing more intense as the sun journeyed westward. Their voices were part of the seasonal back drop, forming the rich fabric of Summer’s chorus. The cicada song. The…