Plant of the Week: Wolf's Bane
Monkshood (Wolf's bane) Aconitum napellus Zone 3-7 Although beautiful, this plant is highly toxic. Touching this plant with an ungloved...
Question of the Week: Elderberry
Q: When you cut back the elderberry regularly when it is mature, will it still fill out with new growth? A: Yes! It is ideal to prune...
Plant of the Week: Lady's Mantle
Lady's mantle Alchemilla mollis Zone 3-8 This compact perennial has leaves that slightly resemble geraniums. Beginning in spring, tiny...
Transformation Tuesday: A Muddy Mess into a Grilling Haven
In this project, we had a client who had an exterior door that led to a muddy mess, which often got tracked inside the house. They also...
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Planting a Tree
Trees can be a beautiful and valuable addition to any yard, offering privacy, shade, and height. However, planting a tree is not as...
Transformation Tuesday: All About The Drainage
Welcome back! In this phase of a very large project, we focused on installing landscape rocks on one side of the yard to create a...
Question of the Week: Spring Time Pruning
Q: When is a good time to prune in our zone? A: Everything could and should be cut back now with the exception of plants that bloom in...
Transformation Tuesday: From Squeeze to Spacious
Get ready for some serious yard transformation inspiration! Our latest project involved a client who wanted to improve a tricky area in...
Question of the Week: Canales
Q: I have areas where the previous owner placed large slabs of slate under the canales. Would it be better to replace the slate with...
Question of the Week: Arroyo Landscaping
Q: What if I want an “arroyo” look for my yard. What is best for that? Something “clean” and not dirty or muddy. A: You may want to use a...
