If your property is on a lake, waterbody, river, or wetland in New Hampshire, then you will most likely need a DES permit to do many of your landscaping projects. The NHDES is the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. They have legal jurisdiction over these types of properties and require permits for landscaping projects; included, but…
With people staying home more often these days, a fire pit is a great feature to incorporate into your landscaping. It’s something to do that’s super enjoyable while staying at home. You could have a romantic evening for 2 sitting at a small backyard fire with a glass of wine. You could also have a…
Do you have deer that visit your property? Don’t worry, you can still have beautiful landscaping, but you’ll need to learn what to do and what not to do so that your landscaping doesn’t get ruined by these beautiful creatures. Creating a Deer-Resistant Landscape If you have Hosta and Arborvitae, then you’re sure to have…
Are you ready to choose the kinds of plants you want to use in your landscape design? Ornamental plants can be so pretty! They can also create problems all their own sometimes. Plants that aren’t native can have more disease and insect problems. They can require more pruning. They can sometimes become invasive. They can…
‘Hardscapes’ are any feature in the landscape with a ‘hard’ surface. This includes patios, walks, stone pathways, stairs, decks, pergolas, fountains, paver or blacktop driveways, retaining walls, Fireplaces, and outdoor kitchens, among others. ‘Softscapes’ are things like lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and mulch. The hardscaping features of your landscape are what are referred to as…
Mulch isn’t just pretty! You may look at a freshly mulched landscape bed and see how fresh and nice it looks. The benefits are far more than just for looks. Sure, mulch looks fantastic! It’s just like the icing on the cake! It gives a smooth textured and colored appearance, just like frosting. Ok, how…
Shade gardens aren’t known for their bright colors. However, the beauty that shade loving perennials have is very rich and full of subtle hues and textures. I love the serene nature of shade gardens. Yellow-leaved Hosta with tiny narrow leaves, silvery purple ferns, shiny green ground covers. All of it adds up to a beauty…
Recommendations help us when making decisions. When you go to a restaurant, you might ask your waitress for recommendations from the menu. I am going to give you some recommendations for choosing some great perennials for your sunny garden area. They are tried-and-true, sure-to-please plants that will serve you well. A perennial garden that is…
Permaculture is all about living in harmony with nature. It’s a seamless integration of the landscaping with people’s need for food, shelter, energy, water and other needs in a sustainable way. You may also refer to it as ‘sustainable landscaping’. It’s a holistic world view. This type of ideal is gaining rapid popularity. It’s about…
Installing Pervious (a.k.a. Permeable Pavers) is a way to install pavers that is more water-wise than laying pavers in the traditional method. This type of paving system has the benefit of minimizing stormwater runoff, reducing downstream erosion, and protecting the water quality of surrounding bodies of water. They mimic the way the natural land would…
