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Many new gardeners (and some experienced ones) tell me that they always get confused between perennials and annuals. That is entirely understandable. Perennials are plants that will naturally return year after year. Annuals are plants that need to be planted every year. I remember it as, “Annuals need to be planted annually.”  Learn More: PerennialsRead more

We are coming upon one of my favorite times of year. The maples begin to bloom and there looks to be a pink tinge to the deciduous tree line. The snowdrops are blooming, and some early blooming daffodils are beginning to emerge for their brilliant spring show. This is the time of year I loveRead more

As the landscape lies dormant during these winter months it can look barren and bland, however there are many pants that can add winter interest to your garden. Winter Interest in the Garden Winter interest is not limited to evergreens either. Many deciduous plants have interesting characteristics that can add winter interest to your landscape.Read more

Trees and shrubs are generally separated into two categories, evergreen and deciduous. Evergreens maintain their green leaves (or needles) through all four seasons. Deciduous trees and shrubs loose their leaves (or needles) once a year. Evergreen versus Deciduous Evergreens are then broken down into two more detailed categories, broad-leaf evergreens, and conifers. Broad-leaf evergreens haveRead more

Rainwater management can be a serious concern for communities and homeowners. Flooded basements, land erosion, and marshy and flooded areas are some of the symptoms of poor rainwater management. Fortunately, there are many ways to control and mitigate storm water such as basement water proofing, and outdoor drains, but did you know that there areRead more

Natives are plants that are naturally occurring in a geographically area. Many commonly used plants are used in our area but are not in fact native, for example, Hostas. Many non-natives can provide some of the same benefits that natives can, but most natives have additional benefits that set them apart. Read on to learnRead more

One of the most common questions from customers to our landscapers is: “how often do I water this new plant?” This can sometimes be a tricky question to answer since there can be a lot of factors that impact the decision of whether to water and how much to water. However, there are some bestRead more

Designing a garden can be daunting. Each plant has environmental requirements that include sunlight, water, soil type, and soil pH. These requirements must be met for the plant to thrive. By asking a landscape designer to help you layout your garden can help overcome this daunting task. However, not all landscape design (or designers) isRead more

 We’ve spoken before about “the story behind the baggies,” but F&M’s relationship with Gallagher Services goes beyond marketing methods. F&M Contractors has opened its doors to finding solutions to labor problems. We work with Gallagher Services to help our staff improve the customer experience.  Gallagher has been able to match job requirements with individuals thatRead more

Your driveway is the introduction to your home. It needs to be appealing and functional at the same time, creating a safe place to drive or park. Whether you have a concrete or asphalt driveway, stay “in the know” about driveways so that you can anticipate any issues and consult the appropriate professionals. The ProcessRead more