Landscape Features – Thoms Bros Landscaping

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 »

6 Things to Consider Before Building an Outdoor Kitchen

June 8, 2023Steve Thoms

Imagine having the ability to prepare all your meals from the comfort of your own backyard, without ever needing to run inside for ingredients, utensils, or a random spice. Sound too good to be true? It’s possible with an outdoor kitchen! Outdoor kitchens are becoming more popular among homeowners, and it’s… Read More »

Grill Buying Guide

June 1, 2023Steve Thoms

(Reprinted with permission from Woodland Direct) For many homeowners, grilling is a fundamental part of summer — or any other time of the year. Whether you're building a custom outdoor kitchen or just want the option to prepare your favorite meals outside, adding a grill to your backyard is essential. You’ll also… Read More »

7 Things to Consider Before Buying a Grill

May 23, 2023Steve Thoms

The team at Thoms Bros. loves to use our passion to enhance lifestyles and connect people to the outdoors. One great way to enjoy the outdoors is through cooking and eating in your yard. As we approach Memorial Weekend and the first unofficial summer weekend, grills will be firing up… Read More »

Hortech New Offerings 2023 – Perennials

April 4, 2023Steve Thoms

This is our second article on new introductions to Hortech’s lineup in 2023. ‘Poquito’ Lavendar Hyssop – Agastache (Dwarf Hummingbird Mint) is prized for its compact bushy growth, long season of bloom, large flowers, and tolerance to heat and drought. Densely packed, bright lavender-pink flower spikes bloom from summer to… Read More »

Hortech New Offerings 2023 – Native Cultivars

March 24, 2023Steve Thoms

We continue to explore new great products for the 2023 season. We have spent the last few months going over new hardscape products, but now as Spring has officially arrived we will explore plant material. Thoms Bros uses many breeders and growers for our plant sources. We are plant geeks. … Read More »

High Format’s New Products 2023, Part II

March 17, 2023Steve Thoms

HIGH FORMAT’s® (formerly Rosetta) goal is to consistently push the boundaries of the hardscape market consistently delivering ground breaking products with larger dimensions and on-trend designs that deliver constant upgrades to any landscape environment. HIGH FORMAT® has brought the industry the ground-breaking products: Grand Ledge Wall, Kodah Wall, Gauge Select… Read More »

Unilock 2023 Product Updates

March 10, 2023Steve Thoms

Late Winter/early Spring is always an exciting time in the landscape season. As we start getting excited about the hope for the future season, we also get to see the new products available in the industry. In the next month, we will go through several manufacturers and plant breeder’s new… Read More »

MegaSlam Basketball Goal

February 14, 2023Steve Thoms

As an Authorized Versacourt dealer/installer, Thoms Bros. also partners and includes MegaSlam Hoops as part of the products/services we offer. Thoms Bros. offers the highest quality installation methods and products to our clients. Our concrete base for Versacourt is not a standard concrete slab, but concrete with a deep gravel… Read More »