By: Renee Godfrey Quillin It has been shown there are many benefits to gardening, whether it be an herb, vegetable, or ornamental garden, being outside and working with the earth is one of the best things one can do to increase overall wellbeing, improve mental health, and help the environment. Gardening improves health and well-being. Exercise from the rewarding physical activity of gardening increases mobility, balance, and core strength. The […]
March 19, 2025,
In Landscaping, Uncategorized,
Be the Envy of Your Neighborhood with Stunning Outdoor Sound
There’s something special about enjoying music in the great outdoors—the perfect playlist, the soothing sound of running water, or the immersive experience of a backyard movie night. But to truly elevate your outdoor entertainment, you need a sound system that delivers crystal-clear audio, unmatched durability, and seamless integration into your landscape. We believe your outdoor space should be more than just beautiful—it should be an experience. That’s why we install […]
May 17, 2023,
In Design, Edible Landscape, Garden Care, Herb Gardening, Landscaping, Sustainability,
Edible Landscape
By: Shannon Sullivan Learn the basics for planning, prepping, planting, and harvesting for a successful edible garden. Choose the correct site, most edible crops need full sun to grow at least 6 – 8 hours per day. Raised beds allow you to garden in all types of conditions when dealing with poor or compacted soils, space, and maintenance. Edible landscaping boarders add beauty by mixing edible flowers throughout your […]
March 6, 2023,
In Contract Management, Garden Care, Irrigation, Landscaping, Planted Earth,
Irrigation in New and Mature Gardens
By: Andrew Obloy A lot of things go into keeping your garden happy and healthy, mainly soil condition, sunlight, and water. An irrigation system, whether done by hand or a programmed system, is important in both new and established gardens. Our unpredictable Mid Atlantic climate, in particular, makes an irrigation system crucial to keeping your plants healthy. However, it takes knowledge of both the property and plants to make sure […]
December 1, 2021,
In Clean & Removal, Contract Management, Garden Care, Landscaping, Planted Earth,
Winter Pruning
By Samantha Wright It is freezing cold outside, there are no leaves on the trees and not a flower in sight. Yet you see our gardeners in your landscape, looking up in the trees pruning with extended poles. Later in the day, our heads are in the shrubs continuing pruning. What is the point, is this really the right time? In the middle of winter? Do not be fooled by […]
April 1, 2020,
In Fresh Garden, Garden Care, Landscaping,
Spring 2020 What’s Going on in the Garden
By Renee Godfrey Quillin The onset of Spring arises with longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures to break winter dormancy and promote early blooming plants to graciously emerge. At this point we are well on our way into winter cutbacks followed by spring clean-up. The typical spring rain bring on the beginning of possible unwanted diseases and pets into the garden and turf which in returns begins IPM (Integrated Pest […]
September 7, 2019,
In Design, Landscaping, Sustainability,
The Benefits of Native Gardens
One of the most highly esteemed and sought-after looks in landscaping is that of a traditional Japanese garden. What typically comes to mind when one thinks of a Japanese garden is an extravagant botanical display filled with hedged shrubs, pristine topiaries, ornamental maples, and crisp bamboo. Less known about this style of gardening, however, is that traditional Japanese gardens aim to use native plants in order to enhance the natural […]