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The First Day Of Spring 2023

Welcome Spring; a new season of growth and change. Spring Equinox 2023 Today; Monday, March 20 2023 marks the first day of spring in the...

A Thanksgiving of Grass?

This picture looks like it is a typical Thanksgiving meal; but what does it have to do with grass? Maybe not much, or maybe more than one...

Proper Lawn Watering Techniques

Proper lawn watering is extremely important for the health and appearance of your lawn. Improper watering can cause damage to your lawn;...

Spring Equinox 2021: Welcoming Spring

Welcoming Spring According to the astronomical calendar the first day of spring will occur tomorrow, Saturday, March 20, 2021. This is...

Gardening and Childhood Development

“In every gardener is a child who loves to play in the dirt. In every child is a gardener ready to grow.” It is never too early, or too...

Health Benefits of Creating a Garden

Whether one grows a flower garden for pleasure or an edible garden for food, they can both serve our overall health in many ways....

To Prune the Limelight Hydrangea

It is important to keep your Limelight Hydrangeas looking their best by properly pruning them. To aid the Limelight Hydrangea in growing...

Aeration: Why it's Important

What is Aeration? Core aeration is an important component that should be added to your lawn care routine. Core aeration is the process of...

Watering Techniques for a Healthy Lawn

We have all heard the saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence." Or maybe its more accurately said, "The grass...

Benefits of a Healthy Lawn

Lawns provide many benefits. Being surrounded by lawns and green spaces can be good for your health as well as the health of the...

The Medieval Lawn

The practice of having lawns dates back to medieval times when the grass was kept short around castles so guards could have a clear view...

The Importance of Trees in the Landscape

This post is in a way a continuation of my previous blog post, Nature in the Landscape. However, this particular post will focus on the...

Nature in the Landscape

Do you ever feel refreshed and renewed when you step into a beautiful landscape, take a hike in the woods, or just relax by a lake? Why...

Preventing Ice Dams

Today I was clearing some snow from my roof. I do this often when we have a decent amount of snowfall. This practice is to prevent ice...

Design a Welcoming Entry Garden

If you read my previous blog, Curb Appeal to Boost your Home’s Resale Value, then you know that the post discussed some simple ideas on...

Make Your Home a Tranquil Sanctuary

Looking to make your home a tranquil sanctuary? As we find ourselves spending more time at home, either by choice, or as we spend more...

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