The art of landscaping has a rich, fascinating history that dates back to ancient times. From the hanging gardens of Babylon to the sprawling parks of modern cities, people have been shaping & modifying the land around them for thousands of years. Looking back at different layouts of historical landscaping examples can be a great […]
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Maximizing Sustainability: Tips for Recycling Your Christmas Tree.
Did you know that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that twenty-five percent of all waste for the year is created between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? Now that most of the holiday season has come and gone, it’s time to think about what to do with the Christmas tree sitting ideally in your […]
Discover the Top 3 Must-See Christmas Tree Decorating Styles:
As the holiday season is underway, I find it only appropriate that we talk about one of my favorite holiday topics, Christmas tree decor. One of the most popular Christmas traditions is setting up a Christmas tree, and there are countless ways you can decorate these trees to create a festive and unique look. In […]
Three Ways to Revamp Your Backyard Before the Next Holiday Gathering:
Whether you spent hours driving across the country or were the host of this year’s festivities, there’s a good chance you chose to spend time with your family enjoying the holiday this past weekend. One thing that happens to me every time I go home this time of year is I bounce around and visit […]
Firewood: Should you be stocking up this winter?
There is nothing quite like the warm crackle of an open fire as the winter weather starts to take hold. For those of us who grew up in the Tri-State area, the memories of nights around the bonfire are synonymous with the holidays. One of my favorite parts of this time of the year has […]