Spring Gardening

Pruning Of Summer Flowering Shrubs

Summer flowering shrubs like Spirea, Potentilla, Weigela, Hydrangea and even Roses should be pruned in early spring before growth begins and then again later in season to remove spent flowers and encourage more blooms.   If this all appears a little daunting, give me a call and I can arrange to have a trained professional …Read more

Spring Planters

Pussy Willow Stems, Purple Pansies and Irises

Here are some ideas for Spring planters… hope they inspire you!   Photos courtesy of North Shore Views, Terrassa – Outdoor Living, The Vancouver Sun, Little Leaf Design, Urban Garden

Let Spring Begin!

Spring flowers

Despite the current cold entrance of spring, warmer temperatures are around the corner, spring cleanup shouldn’t begin until the ground has dried. Keep in mind walking or raking in garden and lawn too early compresses soil and causes the important spring rains to just run off the garden instead of being absorbed by the plants. …Read more

The Benefits To A Landscape Design Plan

Portfolio : Backyard patio and retaining wall

One of the benefits to a Landscape Design Plan is how it allows homeowners to break the work into stages over time.   In this case we started with a blank canvas of a very square fenced in yard in 2008. The home owners invested in a very large blue spruce and round square cut …Read more

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