November Means:
Being thankful!
News Sentinel Best of Knoxville 2015!


Thank you, Knoxville!
We're so honored to have been voted News Sentinel's Best Landscaper of 2015!
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The Water Wonderland Project


We met our homeowners at a local home show and understood the vision they had for their outdoor living space immediately. They explained that there was a lovely view of the mountains from their home but now way to really enjoy it as they back deck was hidden from the line of site to the mountains. They also wanted new and much needed landscaping that would compliment the back yard and the view. In addition, a water stream with cascading waterfalls. My first visit to their home left me speechless as I looked at the grand view, vast and panoramic, of the Tennessee Mountains. The objective was clear, the challenge was evident. 

Winter Projects to Prepare for Spring
by Paul Dickinson

If you are one of those people who is most likely to appreciate winter weather while wrapped in a blanket with a roaring fire in the fireplace and a steaming mug of hot chocolate in hand, you may understand why the winter months are so difficult on your landscaping.
Did you know that you could mow over a layer of leaves, turning them into a mulch which adds nutrients back into the lawn?
8 Low Maintenance Plants
by Kelly Bekele

If you're anything like me, it's very difficult to keep plants or flowers alive. However, you enjoy having plants and flowers around the house. So, how do we get the best of both worlds? By getting plans that are low maintenance and can survive longer than most. See my top 8 choices...
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November Gardening Tips:
  • Now is an ideal time to plant or transplant trees, shrubs and fruit crops
  • Mulch flower beds with 3 inches to 4 inches of good compost or fine mulch to keep the soil temperature stable and to prevent winter plant injury from frost heaving.
  • Keep heavy layers of leaves raked from the lawn. They should be composted.
  • Give houseplants as much light as possible as lower light days begin. 

 

 
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