by Perla Irish | Apr 5, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
Landscaping is a form of art, and art is about composition. So what exactly is composition? It is the combining of various elements and characteristics to produce an end result that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Composition is about putting things...
by Perla Irish | Mar 27, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
The next time you walk through a neighborhood, take some time to stop and really focus on what you see. Look closely at the homes and the yards. How do they seem; warm and inviting, interesting or curious, protective and withdrawn, or do they look random and...
by Perla Irish | Mar 17, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
Creating an Asian garden in our colder North American climates shouldn’t be a frightening task. All you have to do is remember what you are trying to accomplish in your garden space; the same sense of place that a garden in Japan also evokes. True, not every aspect of...
by Perla Irish | Mar 15, 2023 | Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
The average garden is usually designed for a measure of the show, but more insightful gardeners will always carve out a portion of the garden for themselves, a place for them to stop and relax, to escape from the world and hide out in their own secret spaces. Have you...
by Perla Irish | Mar 14, 2023 | Gardening, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
Most homeowners and gardeners living in cold climates know from experience the degree of damage northern winters can inflict on their lawns, trees, and gardens. What many are not aware of, however, is that much of this damage can be avoided by taking just a few simple...
by Perla Irish | Mar 12, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
Each year as the spring approaches, many homeowners anxiously wait and watch for their lawns to green up. How quickly does this happen with your lawn? Do you feel like you are starting over every year? This info sheet will touch on a few things you can do both in...
