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..or so that is what everyone says. And I know this winter has been an actual winter which has made us long for spring but am I the only one who likes the ‘cocooning’ that winter brings? Winter gives us the chance to catch up on family time, the movies we’ve been wanting to rent …Read more About “Can’t wait for Spring?”

1) Designers see the big picture. Landscapes not only need to look good today they need to grow in to look good for years to come. 2) Designers save you money. If given an upfront budget a designer can help you get the biggest bang for your buck.  And if you want some bigger ticket …Read more About “Don’t Waste Time! 5 Reasons To Hire A Landscape Designer Now”

It’s the old adage… “you don’t know what you got until its gone” …once again a bit of foreshadowing from Joni Mitchell. Our tree canopy, now a hot topic with the media and politicians alike. But for the last number of years, a topic largely ignored by both. Tree maintenance you see is not a …Read more About “Tree Canopy : You don’t know what you got until its gone!”

Q:  With unseasonal weather, buds form on my peonies, and bulbs start to poke through the ground. Is there anything I should do? A:  Our gardens are happier when they have a nice snowy blanket to cover them. Snow actually works as an insulating blanket to protect the plants from fluctuating temperatures.  No snow and …Read more About “No Snow Cover? What You Can Do”

  My Weeping Japanese Maple is in need of some pruning:   You can see with no leaves how uneven the growth is: You can see clearly the age and health of the branches based on their colour: Close up of the all important branch collar: Here is my tree again after some trimming: My …Read more About “Weeping Japanese Maple In Need Of Pruning? Here’s How”

1. Drain and bring in your hose 2. Prune Japanese Maple 3. It’s That Poinsettia Time Of Year! 4. Try a Christmas Cactus this year. It likes similar conditions as the poinsettia: -Bright, indirect light and normal house temps. -Keep away from drafts and heat sources. -Water thoroughly but let it dry out before next …Read more About “December Tips For The Yard And Garden”

The below photos illustrate the importance of getting a plan early. I first visited this garden in February as the homeowners wanted to start a plan for outside while the inside was undergoing a renovation and addition. A design was done late spring and installed late summer when we would no longer be in the …Read more About “Great Landscapes Start With A Plan”

I have a confession to make, I really neglected my indoor plants this past season and had to actually throw 3 good size ones away this week as I just didn’t think they could be saved. I am planning to buy a few more to replace them but I do have a few healthy ones …Read more About “How To Become Better With Indoor Plant Care In 10 Minutes”

1. Add the last of the shredded leaves to the garden beds 2. Fertilize lawn 3. Wrap newly planted Japanese Maple for winter protection 4. Purchase or make your winter outdoor arrangement 5. Make sure newly planted evergreens (except for yews) are still watered deeply until the ground freezes