Landscape Features – Thoms Bros Landscaping

Landscaping for Wellness – Water

September 11, 2024Steve Thoms

We continue our series on Landscape for Wellness as we explore how to harness the power of nature to foster wellbeing. “[People] want to create beautiful spaces that not only encourage more time spent outside year-round—tapping the related health benefits of simply being outdoors—but include dedicated wellness elements like saunas,… Read More »

Pollinator Week 2024 is This Week!

June 19, 2024Steve Thoms

Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. The great thing about Pollinator Week is that you… Read More »

Landscaping for Wellness

June 10, 2024Steve Thoms

From reducing stress and anxiety to promoting physical health and emotional well-being, prioritizing self-care is essential for leading a balanced and fulfilling life. One often overlooked aspect of wellness is the role that outdoor spaces play in nurturing our overall health. By intentionally designing landscapes that engage the senses and… Read More »

Happy (Yellow) Spring

April 9, 2024Steve Thoms

If you are a plant geek like myself, you would have noticed the Forsythia just barely breaking open their flowers back 3-4 weeks ago when we hit in the 70s. Then we had some cool and cloudy weather afterward and they have been in a holding pattern. This warm weather… Read More »

Proven Winners Shrubs 2024

March 19, 2024Steve Thoms

My favorite “brand” plant producer is Proven Winners (PW). PW continuously come out with new plants each year. Proven Winners is an internationally recognized plant brand known for its high-quality plants. In North America, it holds the title of “The #1 Plant Brand” and has sold over 150 million branded plants. The Proven Winners assortment… Read More »

Mountaineer® Bush Honeysuckle

March 11, 2024Steve Thoms

At Thoms Bros, one of our preferred herbaceous vendors is Hortech out of West Michigan. Hortech has 100 seasonal and non-seasonal associates utilizing approximately 60 acres. They are committed to providing superior plants and service and are dedicated to the development of the very best, most beautiful, most utilitarian Grown… Read More »

High Format New Products 2024

February 9, 2024Steve Thoms

HIGH FORMAT® are the craftsmen that brought Redi-Rock and Outcropping to the hardscapes industry. HIGH FORMAT® may be a newer name in the trade, but they are equipped to shift the paradigm with decades of experience. Their goal is to consistently push the boundaries of the market consistently delivering ground-breaking… Read More »

Gas or Natural Burning Firepits/Places

October 12, 2023Steve Thoms

Outdoor living spaces have become a must-have for homeowners, and for a good reason - they offer an escape from the day-to-day grind and provide a relaxing environment to gather with family and friends. As the weather gets cooler, many people start to think about adding a fire source for… Read More »

Proven Winners Shrubs 2023

September 12, 2023Steve Thoms

When it comes to most retail products, I don’t need “name brand”. In fact, many times I go away from them. “Name brand” most usually just means who spends the most and is most successful in marketing. It doesn’t mean you’re going to get the best product for the best… Read More »

Tropical Paradise Here in Michigan

August 7, 2023Steve Thoms

As read in the July issue of the Landculptor. Why do people like to vacation in Florida and other tropical locations such as the Caribbean? Of course, it’s the warm weather but is there more? Is it the combination of warm weather and ocean views? Yes, but I believe there… Read More »