Adding Color To Your Landscape
Why add color to your landscape? Adding color to your yard can boost a feeling of coherence and unity for you as well as your guests. All it takes is … Read More
How to Care for Mums
Here in the Northeast we often treat fall Mums as disposable, potted porch decorations. Did you know that with just a little effort, your seasonal Mums will be happy to … Read More
Pruning Techniques For Winter And Beyond
We recommend leaving faded varieties such as Coneflower up for the winter to feed the birds. It may not be the most fun job in the garden, but pruning in … Read More
Using Leaves In Your Garden And Lawn This Fall
Although it can be tempting to rake up all the leaves from your property, put them in bags and haul them away, leaves can actually do some good around your … Read More
Why Fall Is The Best Time For Planting
Whether you’re spreading grass seed on your lawn, adding wildflowers to a meadow or creating a perennial garden, fall is the best time to plant. It mimics nature’s way of … Read More
How To Create Your Own Concrete Pavers
If you have the real DIY spirit, or are just looking to save money on your next hardscaping project, consider making your own concrete pavers. The key is to make … Read More
Short Or Tall: What Length Should You Cut Your Lawn?
As long as you’re mowing lawn regularly, your lawn should stay healthy – right? Unfortunately, there is more to it than that. Improper mowing is one of the biggest causes … Read More
Heterogeneity In Landscape Installations
Heterogeneity by definition is the nature of opposition and compilation of a variety of different qualities brought together for one purpose. This idea is especially relevant in landscape design, which … Read More
How Often Should You Mow?
The short answer: often. By often, we mean once per week, depending on the condition of the lawn. If your lawn is healthy and green, mowing once per week will … Read More
The Importance of Lawn Dethatching
What is thatch? Essentially, it’s pieces of dead grass that gather and sit just above the soil. A little bit of thatch is beneficial, but if too much accumulates … Read More
