Spring Reveals Surface Hydrology of a Landscape March 2026 blog by: Dawn Slack, Environmental Research Manager One of the most valuable things early spring reveals is how water truly moves across a property. During winter, snow accumulates across the landscape. As temperatures begin to rise, that snow slowly melts and releases water back into the… [Read More]
February 2026 blog
Planning Your Garden: From Lawn to Living, Fire-Resilient Landscape February 2026 blog by: Dawn Slack, Environmental Research Manager Late winter and early spring are the ideal time to plan your garden — especially if you’re converting a dry, fire-prone lawn into a resilient meadow using native perennials, shrubs, trees, and grasses. With thoughtful design, these… [Read More]
January 2026 blog
Dormant Season Wisdom: Pruning with Purpose January 2026 blog by: Mitchell Nesbitt, Nursery Manager As the air cools and the last of the leaves fall, the edges of our landscapes begin to reveal their true structure. December is a month of quiet preparation—a pause in the growing season where nature invites us to look more… [Read More]
December blog 2025
Rethinking Winter Driveway Care: Why Salt Isn’t So Sweet for the Environment December 2025 blog by: Dawn Slack, Environmental Research Manager Why Using Salt on Your Driveway Can Harm the Environment While rock salt (sodium chloride) is a common solution for icy driveways, its use can have serious and lasting environmental consequences. Understanding these impacts… [Read More]
October blog 2025
Winter Sowing on the Edge: Let Nature Do the Planting October 2025 blog by: Mitchell Nesbitt, Nursery Manager October is a month of soft transitions. The air sharpens, the leaves release, and the garden quiets. But under all that stillness, a slow kind of preparation begins. While most people pack up their gardening tools for… [Read More]