The two blocks along Monroe Street that make up the “Monroe Block” were known historically as Detroit’s first theater district, lined with Italianate stone and brick buildings built between 1852 and 1911. The site was razed in 1990 with the exception of the National Theater, which was designed by prolific… Read More »
HARDSCAPE INDUSTRY TRENDS 2022
Blacks and greys continue to be the hot colors in the hardscape industry….and generally in architecture and design as well. Black colors are a great neutral color that can bring a huge pop to any color scheme. All the manufacturers continue to bring out some great products for landscape designers… Read More »
2022 Perennial Plant of the Year
The Perennial Plant of the Year® (PPOY) program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is a standout among its competitors. Perennials chosen are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, require low maintenance, have multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest/disease-free. If you are looking for an excellent… Read More »
Tree Rings
On April 30, 2019, we published a blog article on mulching. This was detailed document regarding how to mulch and types of mulch. It briefly described tree rings, so this piece will go into more detail on tree roots and the trunk flare (base of tree) maintenance. Trees are the… Read More »
PW Fire Light Hydrangea
Fire Light® is the standard to measure all panicle hydrangeas! Proven Winners developed this easy-to-grow, reliable panicle hydrangea in Michigan, selecting it for its huge, full flower heads and sturdy, strong stems. Blooms emerge creamy-white and age to a vivid red for lots of summer color. It makes a great cut flower, fresh… Read More »
Thoms Bros. becomes a VersaCourt Authorized Dealer
Thoms Bros. Landscaping, Inc. expands its Recreation Areas Installation Service by adding VersaCourt by The Recreational Group as our manufacturer of athletic court systems. The Recreational Group specializes in bringing backyards to life. By integrating poplar amenities like putting greens and multi-purpose game courts, we transform open areas into space… Read More »
Oso Easy Italian Ice® – winner of Shrub Madness 2020
Proven Winners® ColorChoice® crowns 2020 Shrub Madness winner as the world’s only plant bracket competition comes to a close. Based on the NCAA basketball playoffs, the contest is populated with a wide variety of Proven Winners® ColorChoice® shrubs, which compete throughout the month of March for the chance to be… Read More »
New Product Alert – Oaks Neva XL
Large format interlocking concrete pavement aka pavers (or slabs) continues to be the trend in the landscapes. The days of using "twinkies", a 3"x6" size paver in Oak's old Romanesque line or many of the other manufacturers discontinued products are long gone. Manufacturers continue to develop new pavers that meet… Read More »
THE 2020 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR®
The Perennial Plant of the Year® (PPOY) program began in 1990 to showcase a perennial that is a standout among its competitors. Perennials chosen are suitable for a wide range of growing climates, require low maintenance, have multiple-season interest, and are relatively pest/disease-free. The selection process is quite simple –… Read More »
TROY SPIRITUAL GARDEN
A LOOK BACK The 1960’s Troy house job was an evolving job. The homeowner was recently widowed from her husband of close to 40 years. Her husband had always made the decisions on anything that happened with the house. So this was undiscovered territory that this timid, older lady was… Read More »
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