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For Evergreen

August and September are the perfect months to plant some evergreens. Just think, when the beautiful colors of the fall leaves are gone, evergreens can see you through the winter. They contribute not only their beauty, but practical benefits to our yards. Add…
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How Too Much Rain Affects Your Landscaping

Every year has its weather challenges. But in this region, we’re usually dealing with too much heat and drought. With all the rain we’ve been having, we thought we would speak to how our lawns, plantings, and patios are faring. As with many things…
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Don’t Let Invasive Plants Wreak Havoc on your Landscape

This past June, New York hosted its New York Invasive Species Awareness Week. If you missed it, here is a better understanding of what invasive species are and why we need to become more aware of them. Invasive plants are plants that are not native to…
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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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