Flower Care Fertilize container plantings. Deadhead flowers to encourage additional blooming. Monitor for disease and insect problems and treat as needed. Divide bearded iris. For healthy plants, these should be divided every 3 to 5 years. Check rhizomes for iris borer caterpillars. Do not fertilize shrubs or roses after mid-August to discourage tender new growth […]
This project started off as a dream of the client’s late wife. For years she had wanted to transform their backyard into a retreat. After her passing our client felt a pressing need to bring this 30-year dream to life in memory of her. The backyard had major drainage and erosion issues. The decaying timbers […]
Everyone loves an inviting outdoor space for eating, entertaining, and relaxing. Deciding what kind of outdoor space to create calls for evaluating the location of the structure, the topography of your yard, budget, and of course the aesthetic you hope to achieve. One significant choice will be what kind of material you want to […]
As your spring flowers begin to die off and foliage begins to droop and yellow, it’s time to take action! Follow our advice to trim these plants properly so your bulbs will produce gorgeous flowers for you again in the fall. Hyacinth When flowers are spent, holding the flower stem firm, cut the stalk as […]
This WLCA award-winning project called for hardscaping and landscaping around a new addition to the client’s existing historical building. We designed and installed extensive new walkways, steps, outcrop walls, planting beds, patio spaces, fire pit area, and additions to an existing creek bed area. The client has an eclectic and creative design aesthetic, which allowed […]
As we creep closer to spring here in the Midwest, thoughts start turning to the landscape. Did you know that a good, updated landscape can increase a home’s value? Have you been considering fixing up the yard or investing in a new patio, firepit, or outdoor kitchen? If so, keep reading. We’ve compiled a list […]