Does the thought of bamboo send you into paroxysms of horror? Are you convinced it’s going to take over your yard and maybe the neighbor’s too? Or perhaps you’ve had a bad experience in the past and watched as your prized peonies withered beneath the ever-spreading woody grass. Contrary to…
Fall is arguably the best time of year for landscaping. Not only is it a great time to plant bulbs and prepare the ground for next spring, but it comes with such striking colors, shapes and textures that you can’t help but sit back and look around you with awe….
Getting your pond ready for a healthy spring season starts by preparing it in the fall for the cold months ahead. Even though you hate to say goodbye to the beautiful lilies and will miss the antics of your koi as they sink low to rest for winter, taking these…
As summer comes to a close, it’s time to say goodbye to the Catmint and Dahlias, time to shut down pools and ponds, and time to prepare for the cold months and snowfall ahead. It’s also time to breathe new life into your landscape, so you can continue to enjoy…
You’ve seen the options on the store shelves. There are flakes and pellets, and brand after brand to tempt you. You wonder whether it really matters. Is choosing a fish food about the same as choosing a toothpaste? The answer is no – all pond fish food is most definitely…
When you dream of a back yard pond, do you envision large, colorful koi darting beneath the surface, their bright reds and golds glittering in the sun? Most people think of koi when it comes to adding wildlife to a pond, but that doesn’t mean they’re the only critters that…
“It’s too much work!” “I don’t have time for a pond.” Those are just a few of the reasons people give for not wanting a pond in their yard. But did you know that a naturally balanced pond is actually quite low-maintenance? Maybe even more so than the patch of…
If you’ve always dreamed of an idyllic back yard with a koi pond, or a bountiful wildflower garden with a little nook where you can relax with a lemonade and a friend, but you’ve resigned yourself to a patch of grass and dirt because “that’s where the kids play” ……
Long, balmy summer days are great for enjoying your pond, but the heat can take its toll on your pond and fish. August is prime algae time, but by the time you see that massive green outbreak, your pond is already under duress. Another sign of trouble is seeing your…
Take a walk out your front door and look around the yard. Does anything catch your eye? Anything that stands out and draws attention? If not, your landscape could be lacking a focal point. On the other hand, if the most noticeable thing in your view is that ugly old…
You wake up and the first thing you do is reach for a cup of coffee, grab a peach and step out onto the porch. The air is tinged with the scent of roses blooming in your garden. You slice a few tomatoes to put on your sandwich for lunch…
When someone asks you to describe a color, do you find yourself looking to the natural landscape for inspiration? If you use phrases like sage green, ocean blue or sunflower yellow, you’re not alone! Everything from daffodils to sunsets create vivid imagery that many of us can relate to. Color…
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