Landscapes of any size will benefit with the added color and beauty of container gardens. Adding a color spot on an apartment balcony, back yard deck, or adorning your front entry brings added value and beauty to your environment. Benefits of Container Gardens: A container garden is great for beginning gardeners or as a family project… Read more »

The Heralds of Spring Look closely. Really, as you drive through your neighborhood, or take a stroll to the park, just glance into the passing flowerbeds and you will see them – The Heralds of Spring. They are beautiful. They are fragrant and they are the messengers of what is to come. Tired of the… Read more »

Frosty Lawns: The Dazzling Danger If you live in Lane County, you will deal with frosty lawns. Maybe this is your favorite time of year, waking up with a shimmering white blanket over your yard that shines brightly in the morning light. Or maybe this is the time of year where you feel like maintaining your… Read more »

Why do leaves change color? As the season changes from summer to winter, fall arrives and leaves lose their normal, green color. Leaves change color due to chemicals in the leaves themselves, as well as the amount of daylight and temperature to which the leaves are exposed. Leaves are Green Leaves are green during the spring… Read more »

Sprinklers Help Prevent Landscape Fires   In September we had a tree catch on fire at one of our accounts in West Eugene. The fire appeared to be human-caused and completely engulfed a nearby pine tree. This particular account is next to a couple hundred acres of dry grass, and fires are always a concern during… Read more »

What is a bioswale? A bioswale is a landscaping feature that acts as a filtration system for surface runoff water. They are environmentally friendly alternatives to storm water sewer systems that merely drain unfiltered runoff water into our rivers and streams. Often found near parking lots and roadsides, bioswales filter silt and pollutants such as… Read more »

With continuous heat waves setting high temperature records this summer in Lane County and across the Willamette Valley, it is becoming critical to strategize to keep the lawn green and healthy. Take a look at these three tips to protect and maintain your landscape this summer: 1. When is the best time to water my… Read more »

Steps to a Successful Irrigation Repair   Irrigation is vital to keeping a healthy landscape during spring, summer, and often fall in Lane County. Due to a variety of factors these systems are often in need of repair. We wanted to highlight the process we go through when making repairs to these delicate systems by making… Read more »

Summer annuals have a powerful affect in any landscape. These annuals make landscapes come alive with vivid colors that raise any yard’s standard of excellence and beauty. Benefits of Summer Annuals The benefits of adding summer annuals to your yard are numerous. These flowers add to any yard’s color palette and can be used specifically to work in… Read more »