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Successful Tips for Fall Planting

As the seasons change and nighttime temperatures fall, it’s tempting to forget about the outdoors and begin to nest indoors. We love to invest lots of energy into creating beautiful interior spaces, Fall is a fantastic season to create, supplement or renovate exterior landscapes. The cooling air temperatures send a message to plants that it’s

Why You Should Mulch in the Fall

When you think of applying fall mulch, do your thoughts typically turn to that extra layer that protects plants in cold regions from the ravages of a hard winter? We suggest applying fall mulch just like you do in spring, adding enough to refresh what’s broken down. Many landscaping professionals actually practice—and prefer—fall mulching. Fall

August Lawn Care Tips

We are right in the middle of the dog-days of summer, but now’s the time to look ahead to fall and get ready. It’s the perfect time to think about next year’s lawn and how to give it a great start. We have put together a short list of things homeowners can do in August

Is Your Yard In Need of Retaining Walls?

Does your home feature sloping or elevated yard spaces? You may be thinking whether to have these areas leveled with the rest of the landscape or keep them as they are. Leveling the ground so you’d enjoy a large flat landscape is possible, although this is likely to turn out more time-consuming and costly. On

How to manage your garden after too much rain

Rain is a good thing, especially when it comes to growing plants, but too much rain can ruin a garden. What happens when your plants get too much rain The soil can only take so much water. After it’s maxed out, the water can pool, flooding your plants and washing seeds away. Weeds can grow

Is A Rain Garden The Answer To All Your Problems?

Storm water runoff is a major cause of water pollution in cities. When rain falls on roofs, streets and parking lots, the water is not all absorbed into the ground. Instead, storm water drains through gutters, storm sewers and other collection systems, and is then released into nearby bodies of water. This water often contains

A Focal Point Is Where you Should Put Your Focus

When plants compete for attention, the resulting landscape can be distracting and complicated. By establishing a focal point, however, you’re in effect telling the viewer what to look at first. The focal point can be a water feature or an art object, a specimen tree or a colorful bed. Consider the development of a dominant

A Designers Challenge, Where To Plant

One of the basic questions a gardener will ask themselves is whether an area needs a shade plant, a sun plant, or maybe something in between. The truth is very few areas of landscape lie in full sun or full shade. Trees, roof lines, and other structures cast shadows that move with the traveling sun. It can

Evicting Geese From Your Property, It’s A Lot Easier Than You Think!

Beware property managers, some of the most unwelcome residents these days are Canada Geese, who once they settle in, don’t want to leave. In late winter, they battle for mates and choose nesting sites. In spring, they nest and raise young. In summer and fall, many become permanent residents. Year round, they devour turf, damage

Watering your plants while on vacation – tips from a pro

A vacation trip doesn’t have to mean your plants will go thirsty. A little planning can help ensure your vegetation stays moist and healthy. Plants need water. You may like to take your vacation in the peak of summer, but being left alone for a week or two is hard on your garden just like