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5 Plants to Add Bold Color to Your Landscape

We have been designing residential landscapes for more than 15 years – with each project being exciting and different. We formulate our approach with the homeowner’s desires, personality and style in mind, and consider curb appeal as well. That being said, over the years we have frequently used one or all of these 5 plants because these varieties always make a residential landscape stand out with their visual appeal. Read more…

The Dos & Don’ts of Mulching

Mulching has many benefits if done correctly. Mulch itself is a material that is spread over the surface of the soil. It can be an organic or inorganic material. Organic mulch consists of formerly living things, such as chopped leaves, straw, compost, wood chips, and other materials, even paper. Inorganic mulches include stones, plastics, and manufactured materials such as landscaping fabrics. These days you can even find recycled tires at playgrounds chopped up as mulch. The rubber mulch lasts longer than organic materials, utilizes recycled tires that could otherwise end up in landfills, and is gentler on little knees and elbows during falls. Read more…

5 Tips for Planning Your Summer Garden

While the weather outside can be questionable during the spring months, this is the perfect time to start planning your garden, if you haven’t already. Whether you’re adding a few new pieces to an existing garden, making over parts of your yard, or going for a full installation, dream big. Here are some steps to help you get started: Read more…

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