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There is nothing worse than walking out into an annual garden you just planted and finding soon after it’s doing poorly.  A million questions run through your head.  Did I water too much… too little?  Is my soil wrong?  Should I just accept that I have a black thumb?   Maybe your questions are the right […]

For most homeowners, creating the perfect lawn seems more like a fairy tale than a realistic goal.  No magic pill, wish-granting genie, or wand waving can replace the hard work it will take to achieve the lush green expanse we all crave.  Most of us are just happy the yard is green. Does it matter […]

  You don’t have the time or the resources to maintain an onsite grounds crew, so you make the logical choice and hire a commercial landscape service. Contracting out is financially prudent, but there are other added benefits!  Hiring a third party company simplifies the line of communication, provides single-source accountability and delivers the advantage of having an additional […]

Years of planning and dedication, late nights and toil and you’ve finally made it. You’ve set up shop nearby and can now call your business a “brick-and-mortar” company.  But after spending all this time meticulously planning where to make your big move, shouldn’t some thought go into how this decision may affect your brand?   […]

About Hellebore Hybrids Although there are many different species of Hellebore, this writer wishes to focus solely on Hellebore hybrids. (Hellebore hyrbids are the popular varieties you find in your local garden center).  Hellebore, also known as Lenten Rose, is available in over ten species including Helleborus argutifolius, Helleborus atrorubens, Helleborus foetidus, Helleborus lividus, Helleborus […]

Before You Plant Measure Your Sunlight Before you get started planting there are a few things you should observe from your outdoor space. First, monitor how much sun your this area gets. Does it get any direct sun? At what time of day does your space get sun, and for how long? The easiest way […]

Landscaping with Camellias Camellias are an essential ingredient to every Southern landscape.  Their sheer size and distinctive evergreen foliage make them the perfect leafy backdrop for a lackluster fall or winter landscape.  Camellias can grow anywhere from 6 to 12 feet tall and wide!  Despite their large stature, these plants can easily be incorporated into the landscape. […]

This tough winter bedding plant may have a serious identity issue, but its very flamboyance is what drives its demand.  Pansies are the forgotten late season annual, and among the few plants capable of tolerating icy late winter temperatures.  In truth, these annuals flawlessly liven up brown winter landscapes with minimal maintenance. Pansies are splendid […]

Landscape Design Questionnaire The purpose of this questionnaire is to effectively meld form and function.  Your assessment here will help your decision making down the road.  Use the questionnaire to help recognize your wants and needs, but to also recognize your site specific conditions before delving into the process. Preliminary Questionnaire Is the land in […]

Your garden may be dormant right now, but you don’t have to be. Take some time for planning your garden. Winter is the best time to gain some perspective on your design choices and plan for your tasks ahead.  Here are four steps to successfully planning your landscape in the winter: Step 1: Observe and Identify […]