Category Archives: NO, do it yourself

Friday Favs~Limelight Hydrangeas & Japanese Forest Grass

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

I started a series two weeks ago called Friday Favs.  It was the first of the series and I forgot to post last Friday…off to a great start here Grunt. So today..I’m hitting ya with TWO FRIDAY FAVS…..hold onto your … Continue reading →

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Building Fort Knox Without the Fence

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

Since Jay and I moved into our house, the intersection near our backyard has grown in popularity. And we have this awesome Arbel patio that Jay installed last summer, along with our party sized deck that we’d like to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Just Cut It

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

Spring seems to have come a little early this year?  I mean 70s in April?  We sure deserve it after the winter we struggled through.  So it’s Maintenance Time boys! I suggest you do most if not ALL your trimming/pruning … Continue reading →

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Hanser Style

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

The power of a virtual handshake brought me to the homestead of Heather and Ryan Hanser to assess their existing landscape and create a design merging contemporary and prairie styles with functionality.  Here’s a look into their property: Here’s an outline of … Continue reading →

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Dog Laborer

Posted on March 20, 2010 by

I want a dog like this. That’s not afraid to get down and dirty. Won’t stop until the work is done. Takes pride in his work. That will dig holes for me like this.  So he can do all the … Continue reading →

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Follow up to my Home Depot boycott

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

I thought it best that I actually explain to you what a “good” tree should look like so that you would have the knowledge to shop responsibly, regardless of where that may be.  This is a follow up to my … Continue reading →

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5 things to do RIGHT NOW for your trees

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

Before the spring hits your step…take a couple moments while the sun is shining some afternoon and take care of your deciduous and evergreen trees with these 5 steps: 1.  Remove tree stakes. Tree stakes work well to support a … Continue reading →

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Garden Gruntin’

Posted on March 10, 2010 by

I’m not sure how you garden, but I grunt a lot.  Not because the load is heavy, or I’m having a hard time getting down in the dirt (although that sometimes is the case), my grunts generally come subconsciously while … Continue reading →

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