We have a great team of Crew Leaders and Team Members in addition to our great Administrative Staff. Of course we couldn’t do it without our super leader – Kevin Sharp and our awesome Production Manager – David Staley! Our day begins early with our Managers arriving at 5:30 a.m. to review the weather […]
Category Archives: Our Blog
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
15
Aug
Aug
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 […]
10
Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
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 […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
09
Jul
Jul
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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