We can't emphasize that sometimes, simple is best! This particular project had a juniper that had become overgrow in a small flowerbed and quite frankly, was not very attractive. The juniper was removed and was replaced with a "dry rivered" stream, a few perennials, and a nice small shrub. Weed barrier and 3/8" sunset rose gravel were the final touches to add a better curb appeal. Have a wonderful Tuesday and we will see you next week!

Q: I have too many weeds on my property. Can you guys spray some Round Up® on it? A: We do not spray Round up ® or any chemical herbicides on any properties. This is a company policy in order to protect the health and safety of our employees. Please contact the office to discuss alternative options for weed control.

Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum' - Zone 4-9 Green and white foliage add some brightness and life to those fully shaded areas. Small white flowers bloom in spring but don’t add much to this leafy groundcover. Deer resistant.Plant in full to partial shade. A faster grower that can reach 10" high but will need some maintenance from spreading too much. Spreads via underground roots. This plant is susceptible to spider mites due to its tender foliage.

This project started off with a simple patio with an outdoor table and set of chairs placed on gravel. The existing flagstone patio next to the house was quite uneven which didn't allow the table to be placed on top without it acting like a rocking chair :). We removed the old stone, utilizing it in another area of the yard, brought in some more flagstone, and constructed a small patio off of the back porch with a few stepping stones leading to it. The old gravel was removed

A little clarification never hurt! Q: Why do your men ring the doorbell when you get here during your planned maintenance visit? Don’t you know what needs to get done? A: We like to let our clients know when we arrive so if they have any special instructions for the day they can communicate them with the supervisor at the beginning of the visit rather than at the end. If there are no special instructions, simply let the supervisor know and they will get started with the regul

Silver Heart Siberian Bugloss - Brunnera Macrophylla “Silver Heart”: Zone 4-9 A silver 'frost' coats most of the dark green, heart-shaped leaves to create this shimmery low growing plant. Tiny blue flowers emerge in spring to provide additional beauty. Plant in full shade to filtered sun and water often to prevent this plant from drying out. Can slowly reach 1' tall and 2' wide. Works great as a ground cover and is deer resistant. Space 12-18" apart to create a beautiful carp

In this week's Transformation Tuesday, our client wanted to complete their landscape that had been started several years ago. The client wasn’t too sure what she wanted, but she knew she wanted her yard to look finished. We started off by creating a custom circular moss-rock flowerbed as a focal point when you first enter the yard. The client had a piece of petrified wood that added height since she only wanted low growing plants in the flowerbed. We removed all the weeds and

Q: What is the worm looking things coming out of my aspens buds? A: They are catkins, which is the flower of the aspen tree. The male flower (which releases the pollen) is shorter and has a fuzzy caterpillar look to it. The female flower (which produces seeds after being pollinated) is longer, green, and has what looks like cotton coming out of it. The seeds have a cotton tail to them to allow them to be scattered by the wind. The picture on the left is a male catkin after it

Iris sibirica 'Chilled Wine' - Zone 4-9 Stunning purple and cobalt colored blooms emerge from long thin foliage during the Spring. Plant in full sun and water regularly for best growth. A moderate grower that can reach 2' tall and 18" wide. Divide clumps every 5 years to prevent excessive spreading. Adapts to most well-drained soils. Siberian Iris' long thin foliage resembles ornamental grass blades more than the shorter thicker Iris blades. This leaves a more beautiful look

Good morning Santa Fe! This week, we take a look at a backyard that was overrun by weeds and dirt. The client we worked with started off the project off with the construction of a beautiful water feature, fire pit, and installation of character boulders - then we took over. From this point, we constructed flowerbeds using landscape block and created a large flagstone patio with 2" gaps between; these gaps were filled with 3/8" sunset rose gravel. After planting perennials and