Unless you participate in winter sports, you probably dread winter snow—except at Christmas. Your landscape plants, however, look forward to it each year. Snow plays a vital role in our ecosystem here in Wisconsin. Plants and animals depend on it to survive the winter months and emerge strong and healthy in spring. First, snow […]
Have you ever stepped outside on a sunny spring morning only to feel like you’re on display? It’s a common feeling—when there’s little space between you and the next door neighbor’s yard. However, privacy doesn’t always mean isolation. Just look at the Elmbrook Historical Society on Pilgrim Road in Brookfield. Despite being nestled right next […]
When purchasing or building a new home, landscaping is often an afterthought—until it suddenly needs to be done. Based on our experience, there are several key factors new construction homeowners should consider before building or buying a home. 1. Budgeting for Landscaping Builders focus on selling and constructing homes, not landscaping. It’s common for […]
As 2025 dawns, the landscaping world is already buzzing with anticipation for spring. Here’s a look at some exciting trends that are taking root. Outdoor living continues to flourish: The demand for outdoor kitchens and living spaces remains strong. Manufacturers are making these features even more homeowner-friendly with easier installation and use. Covered patios and […]
Flowers Remove all boughs or coverings from your perennial beds to allow plants the light and air they need to grow. Once actively growing, divide perennials like hosta, grasses and daylilies. It’s also a good time to transplant if you need to move something. Bring spring to your yard by planting containers with pansies, snapdragons, […]
Landscape trends can be viewed as short-term fads in a localized area or on a larger scale as a global shift in thinking. Instead of looking at what’s hot or not in landscaping, this year we’ve researched the big global trends in the landscape industry. Below we touch on some of the larger points and […]