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 | 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 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...
by Perla Irish | Aug 22, 2022 | Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
When fall comes, leaves fall. This leaves many homeowners wondering “Do leaves provide protection for the grass over winter? Do they harm the grass? What’s the best thing to do?” There’s no hard and fast answer, but as you’ll read below, there...