The earth will make several trips around the sun before you might chill in the shade of a newly planted tree. When it comes to investments, it may take some time to reap the rewards.

In my experience, there are basically two different gardens (I refrain from using the words landscaping or landscape as these are most often perceived as plants and a whole lotta mulch).

When you are limited for space, you should use any method available help to create feelings of both intimacy and expanse.

When your toothpaste runs out, do you have a full tube waiting in your secret stash? Or do you write “toothpaste” high on your list of “to do” items for the day? I like to plan.

Those who know me may attest to fact that I have opinions and sometimes I make the mistake of verbalizing these a bit too quickly.

Snow is rare in the Southeast. With climate change that may need to be edited to say “snow never occurs in Knoxville”.

When you hear the term "landscape lighting" what image comes to mind? Unfortunately, for many, the first choice is the do-it-yourself big box store lighting kit for $89.95.

We are typically eager to “draw the line” with regard of defining our property edges. But how about a more gardenesque approach? I’ve heard it said before that everyone has two property lines. [...]

The dilemma that faces us every planting season (and yes, Fall is a fantastic time to plant), when it comes to landscaping, is this. Do we venture to install some unique plants and run the risk [...]

It ‘s Saturday afternoon. You go out to get the mail and you hear it. Not the sound of the kids playing in the neighbor’s yard. Not the sound of the cardinals perched high in the oak tree. This [...]