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New Ways to Prevent the Spread of Boxwood Blight Since the surprise attack of boxwood blight in our region in 2018, we now have three methods of preventing the spread of this fungal disease. Blight-resistant Cultivars Buxus Health Program Preventive Maintenance European and American growers have been busy developing boxwood cultivars that show greater resistance …
What does your dream outdoor kitchen look like? For Richard Mann, there was a very specific item that had to fit into his sideyard landscape plan. During travels in Argentina and Uruguay, Richard became fascinated with a style of cooking that is ubiquitous and a part of almost every household: the parrilla grill. A parrilla …
Combining back and side yard spaces to make the most of a small yard Rob and Kelly Lalumondier’s Loudoun County, Virginia home sits on a small lot close to neighbor’s yards and homes. They love their neighborhood and neighbors, but wanted an outdoor living environment that offered some privacy. In order to claim limited yard …
Sometimes people think that landscaping a small yard won’t be worth the investment because they see the spatial limitations as an impossible obstacle. They fear they won’t be able to do anything meaningful with a small or oddly shaped lot. In this article, we’re going to present two examples of small yard landscapes that will …
Some years some of our flowering shrubs don’t seem to put out as many blossoms as they usually do. We see the same problem in some of our flower beds. What is causing this? Sometimes a reduced number of flowers or no flowering at all is the result of damage from marauding hordes of hungry …
A natural landscape is one that is able to mostly take care of itself with just a little help. When a landscaping company employs preventative maintenance, the need for extreme measures to treat problems in your landscape and lawn should be rare. Plant care that is focused on soil health and plant health will anticipate …
