Joy of Privacy

Joy of Privacy

People often ask me about landscaping for their backyards.  Usually when I visit their home for the first time, right way I’ll notice about five to six houses that have a full view of their backyard space. Sometimes I can actually stare directly into people’s houses...

Happy New Year

On New Year’s Eve, as I gave thanks for all that has gone right in the previous year, I also spent some thinking about what I wanted to do in the coming year. I try to give myself a group of projects or goals that I want to achieve for the year, which is a long-term...
‘Tis The Season

‘Tis The Season

After a full season of working in the garden, the end of the season brings the joy of looking back at a job well done. The labor of love is finished at this point. You may want to tinker with your gardens a bit, but ‘tis the season to enjoy the holidays, to enjoy your...

A Good Time for Walking

Now that it’s winter, do you find yourself cooped up inside, with nothing to do but look out the window? Do you avoid going outside at all, thinking it’s just too cold? You may think that your days outdoors are finished for the year, but—with its days of blue, crisp...