Landscaping

At the bottom of our website you will notice the ASLA (American Society of Landscape Architects) logo of which we are a member. What’s the significance of this and why should you hire a landscape architect who falls under this umbrella organization? The Society’s mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and…

Just because winter is just around the corner doesn’t mean your backyard must lie dormant until spring. Here are some tips to follow that will help make your winter backyard a little more appealing during those cooler months. Heat your pool If you have a pool, winterizing this part of your backyard is probably one…

Know your risk What Winter storms occurs when there is significant precipitation and the temperature is low enough that precipitation forms as sleet or snow, or when rain turns to ice. Winter storms can range from freezing rain and ice, to moderate snowfall over a few hours, to a blizzard that lasts for several days….

The Robotic Mower Robotic vacuum cleaners have been around for some time but the Robotic Mower is relatively new to the market. Here we will discuss a little more about how they work, what features to look for and how to choose the right one for your lawn. Why buy a robotic mower when traditional…

Restoring Your Lawn So you are looking at restoring your lawn and you are not sure of the options. Let us help you with your decision. The two main options are planting new seed or laying sod which is lawn that has been grown by a sod farmer and delivered to you in squares or rolls….

Staying safe and slip-free is the number one reason to install a heated driveway snow melting system. The main reason people have heated driveways is for safety. Many driveways are impossibly steep and homeowners are afraid of the fall hazard presented by ice build-up on drives and walks. Benefits Added home resale value No salt or chemicals…

When embarking on a landscape architecture exercise hydrangeas are a popular choice due to their captivating display of beautiful flowers and foliage. Hydrangeas come in types that can flourish in sun or shade. They offer huge bouquets of clustered flowers, in various arrangements from mophead to lacecap from summer through fall. Varieties of hydrangea differ in…

June is about half way through already and although a little belated it’s not too late to review your garden checklist as summer approaches. Annual and Perennial Care Remove spent blooms of annuals and some perennials to encourage new flower formation. Stake tall perennials and continue to tie annual and perennial vines to supports. Continue…

Selecting the Right Landscaping Mulch There is no one, universal landscaping mulch for everything. There are pros and cons to every mulching material. Whatever the material, mulch needs to stay put to be effective, but should also be easy to remove and apply. Natural landscaping mulches are very common and are composed of plant matter….