The Best Native Plants for Your Landscape
Much of our childhood is attached to the scents, smells, and sights of the native plants around us. They’re like old friends who we’ve known our whole lives. We can get to know them even better by growing them in our landscapes. There are countless benefits to growing native species in your gardens. They’re more […]
5 Reasons to Add a Landscape Water Feature
Water features are a great choice for adding visual interest to an outdoor space, and their benefits extend well beyond the aesthetic. Below are our top 5 reasons to consider adding a pond, waterfall or other water feature to your landscape, as well as some popular designs we’re seeing. 1. Invite Relaxation & Stress Relief […]
How to Add Texture to Your Landscape
Texture is a defining feature of any beautiful garden. From soft and airy to bold and impressive, a variety of textures gives your garden another dimension of feeling. You can achieve this by growing an assortment of plants or using different materials in your landscapes. Here are some ideas to get you started! How to […]
Perennials That Keep On Giving
Perennials are a must-have in any garden. They greet us every year with their bursts of flowers, and weave together our gardens into a tapestry of scent and color. Plant them once and they become lifelong friends. But how do we choose and where do we meet these beautiful companions? Here are 7 new acquaintances […]
How to Prevent Deer Damage in Your Garden
A garden is like a free buffet for deer; flowers, shrubs, grass, veggies, and tree bark are delicious treats. Sometimes thorns won’t even stop them! It’s just a toothpick before they carry on to ravage another backyard. We will cover the basics of identifying deer damage in your garden and how you can deter them. […]
How to Design a Spring Container
Spring is the perfect time to fill your garden with luscious color! With our fantastic selection of annuals and perennials, you can create desirable spring containers that your whole neighborhood will appreciate! With this guide, we’ll get you started on choosing the right plants for your containers and how to plant them in a gorgeous […]
Making the Most of Mulch
Mulching has been favored by gardeners and landscapers alike for many years, as mulching adds a nice finishing touch to well-landscaped grounds and protects plants, trees, and shrubbery. Since mulch can affect the soil beneath the mulch, it must be applied properly to not damage the root system of your plants. We’ll discuss what to […]
Spring is Almost Here!
Spring is the time of renewal, and that means for your landscapes and gardens, too! While the official start of spring begins in March, the actual start of spring feels like it begins a little later here in New England. We still have bits of snow and ice hanging around in spots, but signs of […]
Lighting Up the Night
You’ve got a beautiful home, and complementary landscaping which can be enjoyed year-round. How do you showcase these assets? The best way to display your property and surrounding land is to add illumination. Aesthetic landscape lighting is a wonderful way to accent your home and grounds, provide safety to walkways, entrances and to your property […]
Bringing Warmth to Winter
Winter has arrived here in New England, and while many activities have moved indoors, enjoying your outdoor space doesn’t have to be one of them. Consider adding a heater to your outdoor living spaces for enjoyment throughout all of the seasons. There are many options of outdoor heating available from which to choose for your […]
