CATCHING OUR BREATH

CATCHING OUR BREATH

We took the opportunity to catch a mid-season break as we headed into the August long weekend.  Thursday saw everyone work a half day; and then head up to the Gracey’s country house for an afternoon and evening of fun. We had the  landscaper Olympics which...
STAFF FAVORITES – TREES

STAFF FAVORITES – TREES

As the trees are finally greening up and blooming; I have been thinking about my favorites. Top of my list is the Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica ‘purpurea’) which sits in front of our house.  Or it could be the Yellow Bird Magnolia (Magnolia soulangiana...
START OF THE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SEASON

START OF THE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SEASON

Here we are; ready to start the 2011 landscape construction season, and it is snowing AGAIN!  After the teasing hints of spring last week, winter has socked it to us again. All our behind the scenes work of the winter months is done: landscape designs complete, ...
THOUGHTS OF SPRING

THOUGHTS OF SPRING

We are really gearing up for the set-up and installation of our feature garden at Canada Blooms.  For weeks preparations have been underway; including selecting and ordering plant material and stone, sourcing special items for the garden and fine-tuning the design as...