One of the benefits of having a water feature is that it will become the cool watering hole for the neighborhood critters. I'm working with a landscape design client in northern … [Read more...]
Simple Factoids About Landscape Drainage
Last night I signed contracts with some great folks, and they asked me to add some drainage work while the crews are out there. We walked out to look at what was going on, and as … [Read more...]
Beautyberry | Callicarpa
I'm officially a HUGE fan of beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma). This is the time of year when plants are putting on the grand finale. Blaze orange, deep scarlet, brilliant … [Read more...]
How Do Permeable Pavers Work?
Permeable pavers are becoming a popular choice, especially in Northern Virginia. As local governments have become more concerned about stormwater management, they've clamped down … [Read more...]
Causing Problems Downstream
With three cats, we're always fighting the problem of every upholstered surface getting covered in fur. It doesn't help that we have one black and two orange-and-white cats. When … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Gardening Tips for April
One area of my industry I've wanted to do more with is garden coaching- working with homeowners to teach them how to care for their gardens themselves. The curse of running a small … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Damage to Your Landscape
Now that Snowpocalypse 2010 is over (Snowmageddon was a close second for my fav name, with SnOMG a distant third), what has it done to your plants? It was a really wet, heavy snow; … [Read more...]
5 Quick, Cheap Fixes for Your Landscape
Whether you're trying to get your home ready for a party, a family visit, or just to take advantage of what you have, there are some simple projects you can take on that will make … [Read more...]
My Compost Bin Plans
One of the fun things about a blog is that I get to see the search terms that got you here. Over the last week or so, I've gotten quite literally dozens of hits from people … [Read more...]
Book Review: Rain Gardening in the South
I was fortunate enough to get a review copy of the above book, Rain Gardening in the South: Ecologically Designed Gardens for Drought, Deluge, and Everything in Between. I have to … [Read more...]