The Best Butterfly Garden Plants That Will Surprise You

Installing a butterfly garden is a quick way to add color, life, and beauty to your property. To do this, choose plants that are essential for these beautiful creatures in different stages of life. Read on to learn what plants to include in your butterfly garden, and one to avoid! What is a Host Plant? A host plant is a …

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Attract Birds to Your Yard With a Beautiful Landscape

Several years ago, I read my 11-year-old son’s persuasive essay explaining why spring is the best season. His three arguments were based on sports, weather, and birds. It caused me to wonder, why do birds returning each spring bring joy and hope to people of all ages? Maybe it is their hustle and bustle of activity as the weather warms. …

How to Design and Build a Rain Garden

We love rain gardens. We may be partial because over the years we’ve designed and built some beautiful and successful rain gardens for our clients. Also, there’s really nothing better than a beautiful landscape that’s highly functional. Now, if you’re like many people, you’re probably thinking: What is a Rain Garden? A rain garden is a shallow depression in the …