by Perla Irish | Jun 16, 2023 | Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
Here’s a little story about birds that might just surprise the backyard gardener. I want to inform you that wild birds can land on your hands and eat out of them. And, I’m going to tell you how to do it. Yes, Virginia, it is possible to have wild birds eat right out...
by Perla Irish | Jun 8, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
You drive by a well-landscaped house. You intuitively know that you like what you see, although you may not be certain exactly what it is about this particular landscape that has caught your attention. All you know is that it looks good; it’s in balance, the...
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 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...