- Nov 6 2024
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
Preparing Trees & Shrubs for Winter
November 6, 2024 Fall, Landscaping 0
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…
- Sep 18 2024
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
True Colors: The Science Behind Fall Foliage
September 18, 2024 Fall, Landscaping 0
The mellow, ripened sun struck the match that would soon set the landscape ablaze in brilliant umber, vermilion, gold, scarlet and smoky plum. The verdant greens of Summer would soon smolder in the deep, rich tones of Autumn’s palette, and…
- Sep 12 2024
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
Fall Firsts: The Importance of Clean Ups
September 12, 2024 Fall, Landscaping 0
Change is in the air. Cool, crisp change. The first day of Fall is Sunday, 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…
- Aug 8 2024
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Late Summer: Season of Second Chances
August 8, 2024 Landscaping, Summer 2
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…
- Jun 26 2024
- Landscaping, Summer
- 1
Combatting Heat Stressed Plants
June 26, 2024 Landscaping, Summer 1
Weighted down with the heavily perfumed blooms of early Summer, the Linden’s boughs, like a Southern Belle’s hoop skirt, seemed in full curtsy. She was decadent and lavish, but it wasn’t long before she began to slump and shed her…
- Jun 5 2024
- Landscaping, Summer
- 1
3 Ways Landscaping Can Increase the Value of Your Home
June 5, 2024 Landscaping, Summer 1
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…
- May 29 2024
- Landscaping, Summer
- 2
Sun Bathing Out. Tree Bathing In.
May 29, 2024 Landscaping, Summer 2
The delicate, silvery strand caught a splinter of light, momentarily shimmering and glistening in the early summer sun. As the wind began to roil and swirl, the spider’s silk became untethered, taking flight upon the breeze. An almost invisible moment…
- Apr 3 2024
- Landscaping, Spring
- 1
Water Mitigation Tools and Tips
April 3, 2024 Landscaping, Spring 1
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…
- Feb 28 2024
- Landscaping, Spring
- 2
First Steps: Mulch
February 28, 2024 Landscaping, Spring 2
Spring ephemerals burst forth from the thawing ground as swelling buds adorned the trees. Whether March comes in like a lion or a lamb seems insignificant now, as Spring is well on her way. Along with Spring Clean Ups…
- Feb 7 2024
- Landscaping, Spring
- 2
Getting to the Root of It
February 7, 2024 Landscaping, Spring 2
Swelling buds and burgeoning bulbs dappled the landscape with the power and promise of Spring. Soon the muddied, desolate earth would be replaced with color and life, and the barren trees would fill the sky with their lush canopies. In…