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Creating a Tasteful Lawn: Edible Landscaping

A well-manicured, nicely landscaped yard is pleasing to the eye, but it can also provide a farmer’s market bounty. Why not get a return on your investment of water, fertilizer and time with edible landscaping? This will allow you to create…
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Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in Your Yard

March 20th may have been the first day of spring, but April is truly the time to celebrate the outdoors and your landscape. There are two holidays this month, Earth Day and Arbor Day, to help us get into the spring season! Earth Day is an…
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Make Your Yard ‘Spring’ to Life

This winter has been a particularly harsh one with the polar vortex and piles of snow. The good news is that spring really is just around the corner. There is a greater excitement and anticipation this year of the warmer weather and green grass…
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Fall Reflections on Landscape

It seems like we were just planting our spring annuals yesterday and now the cooler weather is heading in for fall. This is the perfect time to reflect on your yard – what you liked, what you might change, how you’d like to expand. Reflect…
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Plants for a Wildlife Pond

Backyard water gardens and ponds are popular landscape additions. Not only do they add an aesthetically pleasing element, but they can attract a variety of wildlife. The most effective wildlife ponds blend into an informal yard or garden…