by Perla Irish | Jun 7, 2023 | Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
Of all the colorful flowering shrubs that northern gardeners and homeowners bemoan not having available for their yards and gardens, none is more often lamented than that most colorful of spring bloomers, the rhododendron, and its close cousin the azalea. These...
by Perla Irish | Jun 6, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
How often have you come across a magical landscape setting that you simply could never have in your yard? It may have been on a massive estate or ranch, perhaps in a park or a formal garden, or maybe in some other manicured public setting. You longingly eye the beauty...
by Perla Irish | May 19, 2023 | Gardening, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
Whenever we talk to gardeners about starting plants from seed, we are usually met with one of two reactions. The gardener either has a glazed look on his face that fluctuates between boredom and panic, or they enthusiastically say how growing from seed is one of the...
by Perla Irish | May 2, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
A Measure of Interest If the secret of landscaping could be summed up in one word, that word would be “interest”; it’s all about interest. The value of a landscape can be measured by what catches your attention and how long it holds it. When you think...
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 How do they seem; warm and inviting, interesting or curious, protective and withdrawn, or do they look random and...
