Getting to the Root of your Plantings

Because roots are the unseen parts of our plantings, they’re often overlooked by gardeners. But roots play a critical role in the life and well-being of your landscaping. They anchor the plant so its stem, leaves, and flowers are properly supported. …
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Outdoor Living Room Ideas

For lots of folks, the inside of one’s home is where most of the care and emphasis takes place. But, if you think of your yard as several additional rooms to your home, would you want to spend time there? If yes doesn’t immediately come to mind,…
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The Symbolic Meanings of Trees

Today, most of us plant trees as a way to create shade and privacy, and some are planted because of their beautiful flowers. But planting a tree can mean so much more. Since ancient days, trees have been used to represent life, growth, wisdom, prosperity…
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Picking Up After Old Man Winter 

As the snow recedes and the days get longer, our yards might be as ready for renewal as we are. The beginning of spring provides the perfect opportunity to take stock of everything that needs hauling, repairing, fertilizing, aerating, trimming, pruning,…
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February’s Landscaping Replacement: Landscape Art

The weather is frighteningly frigid and getting back to working the greenery in our yards feels such a long way away. While fewer of us are venturing out of our homes, much less getting to dig in the earth, there’s still a way of maintaining the peace…
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Winter: The Best Time to Plan your Landscape

We know it’s cold outside. The ground is frozen and our trees and shrubs have entered a dormant period. While we hibernate in the warmth of our homes is the best time to plan for the landscape we want to create and enjoy in the coming warmth of spring. Think…
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Indoor Gardening for Outdoor Gardeners

For many of us, December marks a time when outdoor landscaping and we yearn for outdoor gardening activities. When the need to work in the soil is too strong, there are many worthy indoor gardening projects that not only bring satisfaction but enliven…
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Ron’s Best Landscaping Lessons for Vacation Homes & Rental Properties

So many people choose the Hudson Valley for their vacation home because of the beauty, recreation, and great food the region offers. And, it is because of this popularity that many are also able to earn income from renting their properties to weekenders.…
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