Falling in Love with Fire Features
Fall is arguably the most beautiful time of year in northern New England, and so it makes sense that many of us want to extend our time outside and enjoy the great weather, beautiful foliage, and cool nights that this season brings. One way to add to the enjoyment of staying outdoors as the temperatures […]
Fall into Planting for Spring
When winter gives way and spring is on the horizon, many of our thoughts turn to our gardens, lawns, and planning what to plant in the coming year. But, from a landscaping perspective, fall is a much better time to plant anything but annuals or plants too delicate to survive our cold winters. It may […]
Water and Your Landscaping
In this month’s blog, we’ll discuss how to deal with the water conditions of your property: having not enough and having too much. Dealing with Drought If it hasn’t rained for a while, look for signs that your landscaping is experiencing water stress—plants with stunted growth or brown or yellow leaves, trees dropping leaves and […]
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 […]
Our Favorite Native Landscape Additions
Native plants occur naturally and have meaningful effects and benefits to birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife. They are low maintenance, beautiful, require less water and fertilization, and help the climate by storing carbon dioxide, and providing vital habitat for wildlife. Utilizing native plants in your landscape means they are more likely to establish quickly […]
Top 10 Perennials for the Northeast
Perennials are a great choice for any garden or landscape, especially here in the Northeast. As their name implies, they come back year after year, with little fuss required from you apart from the initial planting and occasional weeding and watering. Perennials are usually the first glimpse we see of spring, providing a hint of […]
Popular Design & Landscape Trends
TAKING IT OUTSIDE Warm weather has finally arrived in the Lakes Region and many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. While outside, you may realize your outdoor space needs refreshing, or even a complete renovation. Whether you have an established space that needs updating or you’re starting from scratch, there are […]
Prepping Your Lake House Lawn for Summer
Mid to late April is the perfect time in the Lakes Region to begin prepping your lake house lawn for spring. During the summer months, lakefront lawns take a lot of abuse, especially during busy holiday weekends, like the 4th of July. In addition to increasing temperatures, lawns can suffer due to drought, lack of […]
