They’re out there, go pick them!
When local strawberries are ripe, it’s a good thing. Besides having the freshest sweet fruit at...
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Month: May 2019
Don’t ignore that side exterior wall
The front of the house is arranged to maximize all the qualities of the home. An attractive path sided with mulched beds and flowers. Small trees and shrubbery frame the entranceway. Move to one side of the house — the side you...
Read MorePlants, materials create outdoor living spaces
When planning a landscape, one must first establish the criteria. What will the space be used for? Entertaining, recreation, privacy, contemplation, corridor space, view shed or utilitarian? If you are tackling more than one...
Read MoreWarm up to cleaning up
May is finally here and after what seemed like an endless winter — don’t they all? — we have finally entered into lovely spring weather and more chances to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. For most of our homes, after a long...
Read MoreLily of the Valley always an early starter
One of the most wonderful surprises of spring is the emergence of some herbaceous perennials that have been dormant all winter long. As the soil warms up the plants begin to push their foliage out into the warm spring air. Some...
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