Remember back in January when we suggested you take your Winter down-time to make plans for the Spring? Well, now it is time to break out those plans and sketches and get to work. Prioritize What needs to be done first? You will probably need to start with a clean-up – tree pruning, raking leftover Fall leaves, and tearing out [...]
There may be snow on the ground, but you can still do some work outside to ensure your trees and shrubs are will groomed for the Spring. February is a good time to cut back those unruly shrubs and trees because they are dormant. Also, strong winds and cold temperatures can cause serious damage to plants, shrubs, and trees. Remove [...]
The holidays are over, and the winter blahs are setting in. That is why January is such a good time to design and plan those early Spring projects. Planning your flower beds and Spring projects is a great way to chase away your Winter blues, plus, it gives you a chance to prioritize your needs so you can better budget [...]
Now that we are at the mid-point of summer and the temperatures have climbed into the 80’s and 90’s (or higher!), the last thing you want to do is to spend a lot of time in the heat maintaining your lawn and flower beds. Still, a little diligence in the morning or evening when the temps are cooler can make [...]
All the hard work you did in the Spring is now paying off. The grass is green and lush, and your beds are blooming and neat. So, what do you do to enjoy it? Creating a comfortable outdoor space is just as important as the comfort of your indoor space, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors. [...]
May, in my opinion, is the most beautiful month in our area. The frost is gone, the weather is perfect, and everywhere we look we see the blooms and buds of Spring. May is also the time to plant the annuals and perennials that will flower throughout the Summer and into the early Fall. Before planting, however, you need to [...]