Now that we are all wearing shorts and enjoying this late spring heat, I thought it might be a nice time to look back at the long winter and how the extended cold affects our landscape plants. You may be looking at the effects of a long winter on your plants wondering if there is something you can do. Many …
My father was born and raised in Detroit Michigan during the Great Depression (go with me on this for a minute). Things were tough for his generation and he, like many of his time, found himself becoming a master of “do it yourself” before DIY was a thing. By the time I was born, he had moved our family to …
Bless you! Tree pollen is at its peaks here in North Idaho and many of us are suffering from it. For those of us who work and play out of doors, this time of year can be challenging if you suffer from seasonal allergies. Pollen is in the air and it is something to sneeze at! Many people blame their …
Last week I wrote about the rise in customers who are designing their yards to provide more outdoor living space. Some are creating entire themes that provide a unique stay-cation option to summer travel. I can truly relate. Come fourth of July, my back yard is my number one desired location to be. I hear more people say things like …
In Australian Aboriginal society, a walkabout is a rite of passage for male adolescence. They spend an extended time living in the wilderness and learning traditional ways as they transition into manhood. On a much shorter scale, one of my favorite activities growing up in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan were short excursions into the forest where mother nature was …
There are many challenges in operating a small business. It seems there is never a lack of stress or obstacles to overcome and yet always a shortage of time in which to deal with all the various challenges. That said, there are those little moments when with an optimistic and grateful attitude you realize you love what you do. It …