Memorial Day – Remembering Our Veterans

May 26,2014

IN HONOR OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE DIED WHILE SERVING IN OUR ARMED FORCES.....we thank you every day for the peace you have brought our...
Maintaining an Outdoor Kitchen

May 25,2014

If you have a patio kitchen in Ann Arbor, then it’s natural to be worried about the weather and maintenance. In addition to dealing with damage...
Spring is nature’s way of saying, let’s party!

May 24,2014

As spoken so well by Mr. Robin Williams, Spring is nature’s way of saying, let’s party!” Spring is an exciting time to be in the great...
Building a Comfortable and Functional Outdoor Living Space

May 23,2014

You deserve to have a beautiful home to enjoy, and that includes creating an attractive outdoor living space. In the cooler climate of Ann Arbor,...
Landscaping on a Sloping Yard

May 20,2014

Images of a vast green lawn, flat patios and pretty gardens fill the minds of most homeowners when they buy a house with a yard. Most of these...
Seasonal Uses for an Outdoor Fireplace

May 19,2014

One of the many pleasures of living in Ann Arbor is witnessing the dramatic shifts in scenery that come with the change of seasons. But, have you...
Creating a Rain Garden in Your Yard

May 18,2014

Homeowners in Ann Arbor, Michigan have started a whole new gardening trend: Rain gardens. Homeowners here are doing their part to conserve water and...
Can Fertilizer Damage Your Yard?

May 17,2014

Lawn fertilization is a process that generally provides your lawn with the additional nutrients it needs to thrive and achieve superior health....
Drainage and Storm Water Management Solutions

May 15,2014

A summary of the interview with Chris Speen, General Manager of Twin Oaks Landscape, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for drainage and storm water management...
Plant of the week 5/12/14: Helleborus orientalis

May 12,2014

Here is one of my favorite evergreen plants!  These interesting flowers bloom very early spring, sometimes even when there is snow on the ground! ...