Frogscaping is creating habitat for native frogs and toads in your garden. Having frogs and toads in the garden might sound undesirable to the average person. But did you know that their presence is a sign of a healthy and balanced ecosystem? Plus, they can be extremely beneficial to the home gardener. Frogs and toads […]
Under-Used Trees and Shrubs
No one likes to see “cookie-cutter” landscapes. Boring rows of boxwood, spirea, and burning bush are just not inspiring. After all, variety is the spice of life. The key is to use unique plants with different shapes in different ways. Here are 10 different trees and shrubs that can enhance a landscape in ways you […]
Landscape Techniques for Success
Often DYI homeowners buy some shrubs for around the house without much of a plan or thought about spacing, winter appearance, and/or what it will look like in 8-10 years( avg. length of home ownership) when they’re ready to move. Below are just a few important techniques to improve the over all success of your […]
We’re Growing!!!
What’s going on at Longfellow’s? The Shade House is gone and so are the pine trees. Something’s happening! We are expanding and improving! On the artist’s rendition of what the expansion should look like, you can see that we are adding two more bays to the Terrace increasing our “covered shopping” area. Some of the […]
Easy Houseplants with Just a bit of Color
Green houseplants have come back into popularity, but leaves with color is also appreciated in today’s home decorating style. Here are five easy to grow houseplants offering a variation on the traditional “green”. Pothos ‘Silver Satin’ The silver patches add a surprise to the glossy leaves of this tough plant. Tolerant of very low […]
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