In the Northeast, we revel in the warm summer days when we can relax poolside, entertain friends in our outdoor living spaces, and just be outside. But some years, the weather seems to go from … Continue Reading

The day that Melissa and her crew comes to prune my boxwood is my favorite day of the gardening year. First and foremost, their pruning is extraordinarily true and square. So precise. It takes a while … Continue Reading

Landscape maintenance for your commercial property is a must—and as a property manager invested in the long-term value of your site, you know an attractive space attracts and retains tenants. You keep … Continue Reading

A well-planted landscape is welcoming, offers privacy and enhances your property value, too. But landscape plants can also be a problem without proper care and protection from disease. Property owners … Continue Reading

The landscape beds on your Connecticut or New York property can make or break its overall appearance. When plant beds are filled with lush, colorful flowers and healthy shrubs (no weeds!), your … Continue Reading

Your Westchester, NY lawn and landscape is the welcome mat to your home—it makes the first impression on guests, and it’s where you go to relax, entertain and play. But your lawn is also a lively … Continue Reading

On Sunday July 21, Detroit Garden Works will host its 12th Garden Cruise to benefit the Greening of Detroit.  If you have never taken or heard of our tour, it began in 2009 when I became a member of … Continue Reading

Our office has been getting lots of questions lately about the Spotted Lanternfly. Many clients want to know “Will the Spotted Lanternfly kill my tree?” The short answer is “not immediately.” The real … Continue Reading

Have skunks, raccoons, and birds suddenly taken an interest in your turf? Does the grass feel spongy when you step on it? Can you actually pull back a section of turf like you’re rolling back a … Continue Reading

From the Missouri Botanical Garden website, read the following about the kousa dogwood. “Cornus kousa, commonly called Kousa dogwood, is a small, deciduous flowering tree or multi-stemmed shrub that … Continue Reading

Whether you’re a commercial property manager preparing a site for an event, or a homeowner who’s hosting a party for friends and family, you want to make a great first impression and create a … Continue Reading

Lawn weeds are persistent, and you can spend half of your weekend plucking the unsightly plants out of your landscape beds and lawn only to wake up the next day with fresh weeds to conquer. … Continue Reading