Most everyone recognizes Black-eyed Susans…the sunny late bloomers brightening up the fall landscape. It would seem hard to improve on this classic, but we really like the newer variety, Viette’s Little Suzy. Looking at this picture you can see what makes it different: the center circle right around the brown cone is a golden, almost […]
A Negligent Gardener? That’s OK!
When people ask us for a low-maintenance landscape and if they have sunny exposures, you can bet we are going to include some sedum. You can get away with a looooot of neglect when it comes to sedum…these perennial plants actually prefer you leave them alone! Water them 1-2 times a week for the first couple weeks […]
Oxymoron: New Vintage Paver
One of our suppliers has come out with a new paver meant to look old. I know, I know, but it’s not a cobblestone-street/ tumbled brick look. While definitely cool, that’s been done. THIS new paver is meant to mimic the look of weathered barn wood…how great is that? We are all finding ways to incorporate this new paver in our […]
Please Pass the Popcorn– VIDEO!
We truly have the best customers. These great homeowners not only asked us to landscape their backyard, they also made a video of the project from start to finish. A terrific idea and something we have not yet done. I’d like to think it’s because we’re too busy landscaping? Anyway, click the link and enjoy […]