In early spring, water abounds. Melting snow, dripping icicles, and rainstorms turn what was recently solid ground into a muddy sponge. Here at Nature Works Land Care, we welcome the wet season and all it brings. But muck and runoff can be costly––even dangerous––when not managed properly. WHAT IS WATER MANAGEMENT? On a municipal level,...
So you’ve decided to create an outdoor gathering space? Wahoo! What better way to celebrate the landscape than by spending time in your yard? Now what? There’s lots to consider when setting up your plein-air retreat, but don’t worry; we’ve come up with a list of things to keep in mind while planning,...
It’s been a long, cold winter and we are all aching for warmer, sunnier days that bring on early spring flowers. And we’re not alone, early emerging bees, beetles, flies, moths and butterflies will be seeking the essential nectar and pollen from these early flowers. I learned the importance of native plants and their vital...
By Robin Catalano While it may have seemed like winter took forever to release her icy grip on the Northeast, spring has arrived in spectacular fashion, with temperatures rising, trees blooming, and yards and fields greening up in the space of just a couple weeks. Now that the weather is consistently warm enough to enjoy the...
By Za Drumm Most everyone is familiar with the common garden vegetable, the squash, and if you have a vegetable garden in New England, the chances that you regularly grow your own is quite high. Highly adapted to this region over thousands of years, an obvious choice in any garden. Squash has been grown in...
