Why Native Plants Are the Secret to a Low-Maintenance Yard
If your weekends are eaten up by trimming, watering, spraying, and fretting over plants that wilt at the first sign of trouble, it might be time to rethink your landscape…
What Your Lawn Would Say If It Could Talk
If your lawn had a voice, it would probably start with this. To most people, it’s just green stuff underfoot. But a healthy lawn is a living, breathing part of…
Stop Wrestling Your Yard, Start Designing With It
If you’re sweating through another weekend battling weeds, flattening hills, or trying to force roses where roses refuse to thrive, it might be time to rethink the relationship. Most landscape…
Stone, Wood, Water, Light, the Elements of Unforgettable Landscapes
You can spot a forgettable yard from a mile away. It’s all lines and lawn. Clean, perhaps, but sterile. Then there are the landscapes that make you pause. The ones…
What’s Blooming at the Nursery this Month? A Lot You Don’t Want to Miss
Nature’s in motion, and your local nursery is buzzing with it. If you think nurseries are only exciting in spring, you’re in for a delightful surprise. Each month brings its…
Big Shade, Bright Blooms, and Low Maintenance? Yes, You Can Have All Three
There’s a long-standing idea that landscaping has to be a trade-off. Want big leafy trees? Prepare for endless raking. Want low maintenance? Say goodbye to color. But that’s yesterday’s thinking.…
Your Garden’s Not Lazy, It Just Needs a Better Plan
Every garden starts with hope. Fresh soil, a few plants, maybe some ambition for a season full of blooms. But fast-forward a few months, and sometimes all you are left…
Ready to Love Your Front Yard Again? Here’s How
Front yards often start with the best intentions. A neat lawn, a few shrubs, maybe some seasonal flowers tossed into the mix. But over time, they fade into the background.…
What To Plant Now If You Want Color All Summer
Summer should be full of color, but not just for a few weeks. The best gardens keep blooming, shifting, and surprising all season long. Getting there is not about planting…
What Simple Upgrades Create Lasting Curb Appeal
Curb appeal gets a lot of attention when a house is up for sale. But great curb appeal is not just about impressing potential buyers. It is about creating a…