Fall is the perfect time to re-seed your lawn or plant new trees and shrubs. Not too hot, not too cold. With the dry summer we just had and the very cold temperatures forecasted for winter, now is also the time you should be giving your trees some extra water to help them survive the… Read More
As summer is in full swing, we hope you have taken some time off to relax and enjoy yourself – preferably in the great outdoors! Weekends are great but our bodies and our psyche really need a longer period of time to achieve a state of true rest. So treat yourself to some time off… Read More
The adjective “custom”, Merriam Webster dictionary defines as: “made to fit the needs or requirements of a particular person”. The word “design” can be used as both a noun and a verb. It is defined by Merriam Webster as (noun) a drawing of something that is being planned or created; and (verb) to create, fashion,… Read More
This time of year we have the added use of our outdoor “rooms” for entertaining and general living space. Having an outdoor kitchen with a separate covered eating area in addition to a sitting area with a fireplace is all the rage. And people are furnishing these rooms and accessorizing like never before. Colorful drapes… Read More
Get outside and enjoy the sunshine! Soak up all that glorious vitamin D! All that snow should have protected your plant material this winter and it will be turning green before you know it! Hopefully your house and other hardscape elements did not suffer too much from the ice build-up. The kids and dogs have… Read More
Just like on the fashion runway, the exterior landscape has trends and fads that come and go. Wouldn’t you spend more time outside relaxing and enjoying the company of friends and family if you spruced up the place a little bit? Nobody likes to eat alone! Invite the neighbors over the next time you are… Read More
“To batten down the hatches” is an old nautical saying from the early 19th century. The ship captain would call for the crew to batten down the hatches as the ship was heading into rough seas. It is typically used when one is preparing for an emergency situation or facing a great difficulty. Enter the… Read More
Fall is all about color. It is almost as if we forget about color for 3 seasons and then in fall we realize how magnificent the world around us really is and it is all due to the changing colors of the trees. Color is also a quick and easy way to freshen up a… Read More
Many breeds of dogs LOVE to swim. A quick jump in the lake or stream to retrieve a stick will certainly cool them down in this heat. But what about in the backyard pool? Can the family dog enjoy a quick dip in pool with you? Yes, they can, but with some considerations. First, make… Read More
June is here and it feels like we are finally getting some good weather! It is time to get outside and start enjoying your outdoor spaces. The lawn should be fertilized, the veggies should be planted… so get in the pool! Crank open the BBQ and get cooking! Usually this is also the time when… Read More
