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 the late season is an important step to make sure your perennials, shrubs and trees are ready for the winter and come back stronger than […]
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 yard and garden if used in the right ways. Mulching With Leaves Leaves have an abundance of trace minerals that they get from trees, which […]
Why Do Trees Drop Their Leaves In Fall?
As autumn approaches and our favorite trees turn all shades of red, orange and yellow, eventually these leaves will fall to the ground. But why? Trees that shed their leaves for part of the year are called deciduous trees. It’s actually a defense mechanism for the trees to protect against severe weather. In colder areas, […]
Shell Driveway Install- Jamestown
We are becoming known for our shell driveway installs- No wonder as they do really improve the appearance of your home. The most recent project was a shell driveway install in Jamestown RI. The homeowner had a property with a driveway that was pretty much non-existent as it had been overgrown with grass. The […]
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 dropping seed heads at the end of the season, offering a head start on growth in the spring. Instead of waiting to plant until the […]