Decorating your yard and the outside of your house for the holidays is exciting and fun. All the lights and decorations add so much cheer to the cold Christmas season. One of our favorite things to do is drive around the different neighborhoods in the Quad Cities and...
With bare tree branches and an overwhelming lack of blooms, winter can certainly be bleak for green thumbs here in the Midwest. Don’t get us wrong—we certainly appreciate the breathtaking beauty of a snow-covered winter scene, but that doesn’t mean we...
If you’ve recently installed a garden pond, you might be wondering what kind of maintenance you need to do to get it ready for winter. There are a few essential steps to take to make sure your pond is safe through the winter. If you have fish, there are...
Our Midwest yards would be pretty barren without the presence of elegant evergreens adding screening and winter interest. These strong and resilient trees decorate our yards, streets, and parks, providing year-round beauty to the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area. Here at...
When you think about evenings spent sitting around the fire, enjoying good drinks, great food, and even better company, you probably think of a warm summer night. But memories like these don’t have to be exclusive to summer. With an outdoor fireplace...
If you’ve ever tried to garden, maintain grass or plant shrubs on a slope, you’ll understand why retaining walls are so popular. You may even be considering adding one to your yard. Installing a retaining wall will help prevent soil erosion, give you more usable space...
