Can we speak frankly? We're friends, right? This is an issue that I encounter a lot: A lot of folks are thinking too small when it comes to their trees. It's a common … [Read more...]
Amazing Old Stonework
My mother-in-law was in town this past week. The way I was raised, when you have company from out of town staying with you the right thing to do is run them all over the state (or … [Read more...]
10 Myths About Hiring a Landscape Contractor
The other day, one of the industry blogs I follow highlighted a hit piece that someone did about hiring a contractor. I started to write him an email rebutting all his flawed … [Read more...]
Stamped Concrete Steps
In the post I just did about stamped concrete, I failed to mention one of my other issues with stamped concrete: the vertical surfaces (steps, turndown edges, etc) often look badly … [Read more...]
Pondbuilding Basics
Looking to build a pond? That's a great idea. There's a whole industry that's grown up around residential backyard ponds over the last decade, so it's easier than ever to get your … [Read more...]