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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