May is a great time to start working on your landscaping projects. The weather is mild and the soil is still moist from spring rains, making it the perfect time to plant flowers and vegetables.
Continue Reading
FEBRUARY LANDSCAPING TASKS
February can be a quiet month in the garden, but there are still a few essential tasks that need to be done to prepare your landscape for the upcoming spring season. Here are some landscaping tasks to tackle this February:
Continue Reading
THE SOUNDS OF WATER
The sound of water in your backyard can create a sense of tranquility and relaxation. Water features, such as fountains, waterfalls, and ponds, are popular additions to outdoor living spaces because they add both visual interest and soothing sounds to the environment. The sound of flowing water has been shown to have a calming effect on the mind and body, reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Additionally, water features can also attract wildlife to your backyard, such as birds and butterflies, adding to the natural ambiance of your outdoor space. Whether you choose a small tabletop fountain or a larger pond with a waterfall, incorporating a water feature into your backyard… Read More
Continue Reading
PLANT OF THE DAY – LABELLA MAGGIORE PURPLE DAHLIA
Stunning dahlia with enormous, striking, reddish-purple flowers on tall stems that are excellent for cutting. easily reblooms all summer long. Simple, attractive accent for borders, beds, and containers.
Continue Reading
CREATING A SENSE OF PRIVACY ON YOUR DECK
Lack of seclusion might ruin the ambiance of your deck, which is supposed to be your outdoor retreat. These deck privacy ideas provide easy fixes for a more private outdoor space, whether you’re struggling with adjacent neighbors, traffic noise, or an unattractive view. With these ideas, you can transform your patio or deck into a quiet, peaceful refuge.
Continue Reading
PLANT OF THE DAY – BLUE FALSE INDIGO (BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS)
Baptisia, commonly referred to as fake indigo, has a long lifespan once established. In fact, many people confirm that the samples they planted decades ago have faithfully blossomed each spring. A sizable perennial that resembles a shrub, baptismia produces beautiful stalks of blueish-purple blooms, which are followed by sizable seedpods. Even when the plants are not in blossom, the foliage, which is a lovely blue-green, looks great. As a local landscaper, we know this one will perform well for you.
Continue Reading
PLANT OF THE DAY – STORMY SKYE DAYLILY
This reblooming daylily makes a huge statement with its dramatic color. The large flowers are a lovely pink shade with deep burgundy eyes and ruffled petal edges lined in the same vivid burgundy.
Continue Reading
PLANT OF THE DAY – DELICIOUS NOUGAT CONEFLOWER
What’s the best thing about Coneflower? They are a perfect specimen for a wildlife garden. attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Delicious Nougat is a compact variety with creamy white petals and a puffy, lime green center.
Continue Reading
PLANT OF THE DAY – PHENOMENAL FRENCH LAVENDER
Lavender is such a wonderful specimen for a garden for so many reasons. Phenomenal French Lavender will not disappoint at any level. It has an elegant growing pattern and displays a sweetly fragrant mound of silver foliage combined with purple-blue flower spikes. Along with its ornamental attributes, it’s edible.
Continue Reading
DECORATING YOUR FRONT PORCH
One of the biggest trends in 2023 outdoor living is a focus on front yard design. While backyard living spaces will always be a priority when it comes to usable living space and expanding living spaces, we’ve noticed a trend toward dressing up front yards for visible curb appeal. Just like any other room in the house, a front porch can be decorated.
Continue Reading