I have two favorite spots in my house: The first is a chaise lounge sitting next to a large window overlooking the Vine Maples in my backyard. The second is my kitchen window with a view of two old mossy-branched walnut trees. I see squirrels scampering, birds looking...
When considering plants for your landscape, don’t forget about the vast options available in low-growing groundcover conifers. Evergreen groundcover conifers can be a low-maintenance option to fill in landscaped areas, providing beauty and longevity. They combine well...
One of the least glamourous materials in the landscape may be landscape fabric. It’s cheap, ugly, and is useful in a variety of applications. Our clients sometimes ask us about installing landscape fabric as a weed prevention tool, and we discourage this. Why you...
Builders love bark dust. It covers a multitude of sins, costs next to nothing, and allows them to move on to the next project. What do you do when a builder leaves you with a new house and a backyard with bark dust, a concrete slab, and not much else? First things...
We now live in a whole new reality. Social distancing and shelter-in-place orders have us spending a lot more time at home than usual. With the coronavirus pandemic upon us, people are postponing or canceling their vacations. Working from home is a mandate for...
With residential lots getting smaller and apartment living on the rise, it’s no surprise that container gardening has been gaining popularity. The desire for a healthier, pesticide-free, organic lifestyle has also led to more people wanting to grow their own food....
