On a hot summer day, one of the nicest places in your yard can be a spot under a shady tree. Planting trees in your yard is one of the best investments you can make for your landscape. Not only do they create a cool, comfortable space for you and your family to escape […]
How Landscaping Helps Support Local Wildlife
Landscaping makes our yards look great, but it also plays a crucial role in supporting local wildlife. As habitats are lost to development, it’s more important than ever for us to be aware of the need to protect biodiversity. Our landscaping can not only improve our home’s curb appeal, but create environments that benefit the […]
6 Reasons Mulching Matters
Nothing gives quite the visual impact that freshly mulched garden beds do. It’s a good landscaping practice in the spring that makes a fast, powerful statement about your yard. Mulch isn’t just for looks either. Mulching offers several benefits to your plants and soil. Here are six reasons to mulch this spring: Mulching Retains Moisture […]
Is Your Garden Ready for Winter?
Is Your Garden Ready for Winter? You know that fall means raking leaves, picking up branches and doing general clean-up before the snow arrives. But are you taking care to make sure that your garden beds are prepped to thrive when the snow disappears in the spring? There are a few tasks you should do […]
Planting Fall Bulbs
One of the surest signs that warmer weather is really here is when tulips, daffodils and crocuses start popping up in yards and parks around Maine. The bright pops of color are always a welcome sight in the spring. If you’d like to add some early color to your gardens, the fall is the best […]
