Planting a new landscape can be a lot of fun. I always enjoy seeing the ideas that we have become reality. However, something that I see homeowners occasionally do is not use the correct plant spacing. Why is correct plant spacing a big deal, you may ask. It has to do with the use of the space and the proper installation and care of the plants. If proper spacing can…
Read MoreContract Comparison
Shopping for a service can sometimes be overwhelming. Since you are looking for a service, that means you would like to have something done. But how can you tell if you are comparing apples-to-apples when looking at competing contracts? One of the best things to do is to actually read everything on the contract. I know that many times potential customers will look at the price and that is all…
Read MoreToo Many Specimen Plants
Going to a nursery, or looking online, or flipping through a book of plants can be fun. At least if you are into that sort of thing. Many times no matter where we are, we are drawn to the showy plants. The ones that stand out. It is just human nature that we are drawn to them. Typically these are specimen plants. However, when planning a landscape, too many specimen…
Read MoreSigns to Redo Your Landscape
Changing your landscape can be a scary project. It is reworking an entire portion of your property. It can be overwhelming. Because of this, many times it is put off for too long. We will take a look at some indications that your landscape might be in need of an overhaul. Aesthetically displeasing: The plants are just ugly, to be blunt. Sometimes something may look good on its own, but…
Read More2015 Growing Season Revving Up
The 2015 growing season is starting to rev up. April showers bring May flowers, and what do Mayflowers bring…Pilgrims. But on a less corny note, the early flowers are here, and before we know it, summer will be on our doorstep. I can’t see that as a problem, warm weather, sunshine, summer. But for now, we are still in spring. A new service that we have added this year is…
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