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
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
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
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
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 »
High Format’s New Products 2023, Part I
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 these ground-breaking products: Grand Ledge Wall, Kodah Wall, Gauge Select… Read More »
Baron Estates Project
(A Double Award Winning Job) This large entertainment landscape project in Baron Estates in Bloomfield Township started out in early 2019 when we first met with the clients on their new construction home. This traditional 3,500 square foot colonial home on an approximately 100’ x 190’ lot was definitely challenging… Read More »
Monroe Street Midway
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 »