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The Acorn, The Oak, and the Squirrel…
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the maturation of acorns that rain down upon the landscape, but sweet…
Fall Firsts: Clean Ups
Change is in the air. Cool, crisp change. The first day of Fall is Wednesday, September 22nd, and I for one welcome it with open arms. Now, is a busy time in our yards and gardens as we take advantage of the perfect growing conditions and prepare for the winter…
The Acorn, The Oak & The Squirrel
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the maturation of acorns that rain down upon the landscape, but…
Put Your Leaves to Work
Sweet, sultry October invites each and every tree to the grand Autumn ball where Summer’s green robes are shed for the opulent, jewel tones of the season. This year, it is predicted, fall foliage will hit its peak around mid to late October. A celebration sure not to be…
True Colors: The Science Behind Fall Foliage
The mellow, ripened sun struck the match that would soon set the landscape ablaze in brilliant umber, vermilion, scarlet and smoky plum. The verdant greens of Summer would soon smolder in the deep, rich tones of Autumn’s palette, and the show is about to start. As trees prepare for Winter,…
The Acorn, the Oak & the Squirrel
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the maturation of acorns that rain down upon the landscape, but sweet…
Put Fall Leaves to Work
October caramelizes the landscape with deeply saturated tones and sweet, mellow flair. The static display of Summer foliage turns dynamic, each species unique in color, smoldering in the brisk, cool air. October is, by far, my favorite month, and she has yet to disappoint. The bracing, crisp weather…
True Colors: The Science Behind Fall Foliage
The mellow, ripened sun set the landscape ablaze in its shimmering, saffron glow. Leaves, here and there, had been kissed in tones of umber, vermilion, scarlet and plum. The verdant greens of Spring and Summer give way to the deep, varied, rich tones of Autumn’s palette. And the show is…
The Acorn, The Oak and the Squirrel
Without so much as a warning or civic alert, the bombs began to fall. Sparsely, at first, quickly ramping up to a barrage. They fell with great velocity, unbiased yet fierce. The driveway, lawn, roof, streets and cars – none of them immune to the blitzkrieg. We had been overrun quickly,…
Fall Clean Up Tips
Change is in the air. Cool, crisp change. The first day of Fall is Sunday, September 23rd, and I for one welcome it with open arms. Now, is a busy time in our yards and gardens as we take advantage of the perfect growing conditions and prepare for the winter…
Put Your Leaves to Work
Tawny grasses roiled and heaved like flaxen waves on the sea. Killing frosts followed, gnarling and twisting tender stems and wilting Summer foliage. Trees continued to drop their brilliant leaves as October too was swept away in November’s wicked winds. As you know, waning daylight and cooler temperatures are the catalysts…
True Colors: The Science Behind Fall Foliage
The mellow, ripened sun set the landscape ablaze in its shimmering, saffron glow. Leaves, here and there, had been kissed in tones of umber, vermilion, scarlet and smoky plum. The verdant greens of Spring and Summer give way to the deep, varied, rich tones of Autumn’s pallet. And the show…