One drawback to working outdoors This blog post examines a true landscape crime story from 1983, but to set it […]
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A great teammate COVID disappeared the only lesbian friend I have ever had. When I left my municipal parks job, […]
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Here to help: cedar hedges!
Another sad hedge Sometimes I drive a bigger truck, which means I have to park a few blocks away from […]
Ontario man can keep his wild front lawn!
Same old fight People fighting over wild front lawns isn’t new, but today I saw something new in a report […]
This is how you become an estate gardener!
UK dream I love reading garden magazines from the United Kingdom. In almost every issue, there is a profile of […]
How my shrub pruning made people cry!
(This blog post is a follow up on an earlier post you can read here.) Pruning specifications Now, it’s normal […]
How to deal with disfigured grasses in fall!
Annual fight Every fall I see landscapers and homeowners cut back their ornamental grasses just as they flower and look […]
Why you should spend some time with new lawn care workers
Basic training Step one with new lawn care workers involves mowing grass safely. They’re introduced to the machine and taught […]
What to do when your Magnolia tree isn’t blooming
Not blooming Picture a Magnolia tree ball like the one above, just bigger. The owner is upset because it’s not […]
