This backyard renovation was a bittersweet one for our New Berlin, Wisconsin clients. While they had long dreamed of creating a beautiful backyard oasis where they could entertain, the project was put off for years due to the unexpected passing of their teenage son. And, standing in the way of the renovation was their late […]
When you spot a monarch butterfly, you can hardly help but smile. This is is true now more than ever since monarchs have been in decline over the past decade. Pollinator Partnership estimates that there has been a 90% decline in the monarch population in recent years. Fortunately, we can all help reverse this concerning […]
What do you know about how to detect and treat for spongy moth on trees? We recently got an update on this invasive species and the damage it can do to trees in our area. Every February the University of Wisconsin offers continuing education for professionals in the landscape industry. These short courses cover a […]
We’re taking a look at what we expect to be the top FIVE 2023 landscaping trends. Before you know it the growing season and hardscape construction season will be running full steam ahead and we want you to be on top of all the exciting landscaping happenings! 1) Blurring the Line Between Indoor and Outdoor […]
We went to the experts for their favorite selection of plants that attract birds in winter. Here are a few ideas you can consider for your own landscape to draw our feathered friends to your yard! Ryan and John both suggest chokeberry. Older varieties were often large and unruly, but the newer cultivars are smaller […]
“How do I prune hydrangeas” sounds like a simple question, right? But, to do it correctly, this question needs to be tackled in three parts. We first have to answer: What kind of hydrangea do you have? When is the right time to prune the type of hydrangea you have? What is the best way […]