March Garden Tasks

Spring is officially just days away! The days are getting longer; I’ve noticed that it is light till 7 o’clock now! The temperatures are creeping above zero, which means the snow is quickly melting. With all this happening you are probably thinking that you should be getting ready for gardening season, but what should you…

First Aid – From a Plant!

Almost all of us have come in contact with Aloe Vera at some point in our lives, whether it be an Aloe Vera gel for a sunburn, an Aloe Vera drink or the ever popular Aloe Vera plant. Growing up, we always had an Aloe Vera plant, whenever we ad a scratch or cut we’d…

Benefits of a Landscape Plan

I am asked time and time again “what are the benefits of doing a landscape plan”. As a landscape designer, to me, the answer is obvious – you wouldn’t build a house without a plan so why would you build your landscape without a plan? When you think about your dream backyard what elements would you…