What is a stormwater management system? A stormwater management system is a landscaped feature such as a rain garden, a bioswale or a dry rock swale that is installed on your property in order to collect stormwater (rain and melted…
Yesterday was the end of yet another year, and also, the end of a decade. The year has been a crazy one to say the least, as can be said for the decade as well. I’m sure as we look…
Let me start by sharing how my day has begun. It is currently 11:30 am. I went to bed in a pretty shitty mood for reasons unknown to me. I was doubting a whole whack of life choices. I got…
To Rake or Not To Rake? That Is The Question! Do you rake up those fall leaves or do you leave them there? Raking is a pain in the butt chore that no one seems to actually enjoy doing. While…
The last few months have been more than trying for me. It’s been one hell of a roller coaster ride and once upon a time this would have thrown me right off track and torn me apart. I have met…
I want to take a moment and veer completely off course for today. I want to get real for a second, put myself out there in the raw and touch on something that I think we can all benefit from.…
Pruning your trees and shrubs is one of the easier things you can do to help keep them healthy and aesthetically pleasing. But knowing when, where, how and with what tools is a whole other ball game. So let’s talk…
Knowing what is in your soil in terms of nutrients can help you avoid costly mistakes! Every single plant, grass, fruit or vegetable you have or plant in your dirt will be heavily affected by the nutrients in the soil.…
Herbs are generally the starter plants of choice for the new gardener. They are easy to grow, are contained in pots, can be started at any time of the year, and kept indoors all year round. They serve more than…
What are microgreens? Why are they taking the world by storm? And if you’re not already eating them… Why the hell not? Microgreens are the edible and highly nutritious “first true leaves” of an under-developed vegetable plant. They typically grow…
