If you remember, we already talked about the benefits of using some kind of pre-emergent weed control and fertilizer in the previous post. Now we’ll look at the other items that should be addressed during spring clean-up time.
When it comes to residential landscaping requests, fire features – such as fire pits and outdoor fireplaces – are high on the wish list of any client with even the most marginal space.
You already know why: Fire pits and fireplaces add unparalleled ambiance to outdoor gathering. They also help extend your outdoor living season by a bit.
How to begin selecting what will best suit your needs and space isn’t too hard, so let us help walk you through some considerations. Then, make your dreams a reality this year!
I love sharing ideas about gardening, and now is a good time to talk reasons to consider starting your flower or vegetable gardens from seed. Once you know what they are, you can determine whether you’d like to try some indoor seeding yourself this season.
1. There are infinitely more varieties of plants available to you if you start from seed. Starting a less common variety from seed will allow you to experiment with different vegetables and vegetable varieties. As well, you’ll find that you can add to your flower gardens interesting and unusual blooms in great colors. For those looking to branch out from more common plants, indoor seeding is a great option.
2. Because many of the more interesting varieties of plants are native to southernly regions, direct seeding outdoors would not allow the seeds a long enough growing season to mature. These more exotic plants must be started indoors.
With the Cubs in the playoffs and the warm days of Indian Summer fresh in mind, winterizing the investment you’ve put in your Chicago landscaping may not be top of mind.
But now is the time to think about it, and it’s not hard if you know what you need to do.
Let us teach you!
