Fall Planting?

September through November is the best time for getting the work done that you were putting off in your sustainable landscape. In Fall, many gardeners anticipate putting their tools away and some even pray for a hard frost to put an end to the grueling work of...

What We Do??

After all these years, friends and acquaintances still ask, “what do you do?” or “what is your job?”. This is understandable since most landscape companies focus on lawns, sprinkler systems, mowing and snow plowing. Eco-Building & Forestry...

Soil Tests for the Real World

Did you ever wonder about what the tests proved that you took in school? I know I have! If soil tests seem as elusive in results as your past test scores; this article is for you! A recent client had submitted soil samples from their small farm for analysis. When they...

Creating a Sustainable Pond or Water Feature

Many people like the idea of the sight and sound of water. And why wouldn’t they!? Water is a basic need for life and is hard-wired into our conscience-ness. You can create a long lasting water feature for your home and property and do it in a way that benefits...

Eco-Friendly Concrete Repair

Magnesium cements offer a permanent repair to concrete that uses less energy in production and use than traditional Portland cement. We are seeing increased failures in concrete sidewalks and driveways. Most early degradation of concrete is only caused by two basic...

Green Space On A Diet

We “supersize” nearly everything in America including the food we order, the vehicles we drive and the houses we build. So why not go overboard with our landscapes, parks and green spaces? In many cases, we can no longer afford to build large parks with...