Fall Mulching
Mulching in the fall is crucial to plant health. Most of us think Spring when we think of mulching, but mulching in the fall plays an important role as well.…
Wet Yard
At this time of year when it rains so heavily, people often get wet spots in their yard where the water collects or cannot drain fast enough. There are several…
What Is Hardscaping and Softscaping?
Hardscape and softscape are two distinct forms of landscaping. Both are equally important in terms of property beautification, and finding the right balance between the two is the key to…
Spruce Disease
Have you noticed your spruce trees looking odd lately? Unfortunately, there are diseases that are affecting Spruce trees in our area. The first is cytospora canker. This is caused by…
Unilock Paver Walkway – Plano, IL
This Unilock paver project was recently installed and overseen by one of our landscape designers, Pete Thomas. The client wanted to replace their concrete sidewalk with Unilock Holland Premier pavers,…
Do You Get Enough Nutrition From Fresh Foods?
This is a great question to those interested in the quality of food we eat. Do we get enough nutrition or do we need to supplement our meals with vitamins…
Annabelle Hydrangea
This hydrangea is named for naturally occurring in the wild near Anna Illinois. The Annabelle has a beautiful white flower that gets as big as 12 inches in diameter. They…
Magnolia Trees
If you are looking for a beautiful new tree to add to your landscape design, a Magnolia is a great choice. This tree is a spring blooming tree that has…
Spring Growth
Spring in here, and with it so are beautiful plants and a variety of flowering trees! Be on the lookout for flowering trees, such as white barked birches, crab apples,…
Black Spot Fungus
Diplocarpon rosae, or black spot fungus does not just affect roses. This fungus can affect any plant in your garden that has fleshy leaves or stems. Identifying this fungus should…