by Scott Lumpkin | Apr 8, 2016 | Blog
Watch out for Volcano Mulching! April is here and is time to get started on all of those outdoor chores that have been waiting all winter. Cleaning up the leaves we left behind, dead heading perennials and cutting back all of those ornamental grasses and yes, mulching...
by Scott Lumpkin | Mar 25, 2016 | Blog
Let’s talk about Witchhazel. One such plant that we feel deserves a little more attention than it gets is Witchhazel (genus: Hamamelis). It has a few unusual characteristics that make for a unique addition to the landscape. There are two native species of note,...
by Scott Lumpkin | Oct 2, 2015 | Blog
What a pleasure it is to have art in the garden! Plants are obviously the foundation of the garden landscape, but they are certainly not only piece. The garden is made up of both softscape elements, this would be plant materials like trees, shrubs, groundcovers and...
by Scott Lumpkin | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog
Thinking back to my childhood memories of summer, it seemed the butterflies were as plentiful as the endless summer days. Those recollections might be somewhat tainted by nostalgia, but it is true that butterfly populations do seem to be on the decline. It is...
by Scott Lumpkin | May 8, 2015 | Blog
This is the third in our series on the use of native plants and sustainability. This blog is about shoreline enhancements and making your lake home look natural between the water and turf, as well as help with pollutants to the water. Humans are naturally drawn...
