The Dirt on Design & Doing
Field notes from the team that makes it bloom
Why Your Plants Keep Dying
Tired of watching plants die despite your best efforts?
The 4 Elements Every Backyard Party Space Needs
Because the best parties happen in spaces designed for connection.
Fire Pit 101
Because the best fire pits are the ones that never cause problems.
The Clay Soil Survival Guide
Ready to turn your clay soil into something plants actually want to grow in?
DIY Soil Test in 10 Minutes
Because understanding your soil is the first step to a landscape that actually works.
Landscape ROI Reality Check
Because the best landscapes pay dividends in both daily life and property value.
5 Easy Landscape Upgrades That Make a Big Impact
Because sometimes the smallest changes make the biggest difference.
Don't Skip This Step
Every dollar you spend on proper drainage saves you five dollars in future problems.
Screen Your Neighbors in 3 Years or Less
Because everyone deserves to feel at home in their own backyard.
The Nebraska Spring Checklist
Because great summers start with smart spring preparation.
The 6K-20K Landscape Plan
Because great landscapes are built over time, not overnight.
3 Things to Know Before Your Landscape Consultation
A good landscape consultation is a conversation, not a sales pitch.
The 3-Season Rule for Nebraska Weather
Welcome to Nebraska, where Mother Nature has commitment issues and your landscape has to deal with it.
5 Bulletproof Perennials That Laugh at Nebraska's Weather Extremes
Let's be real about Nebraska weather.
How to Do This Right (It's Not Just Dumping Mulch)
Because sometimes the best care is the simplest care.
The Sun vs Shade Cheat Sheet
Because the right plant in the right place makes all the difference.
What We Look for First When Designing Your Landscape…
Because the most gorgeous design in the world is worthless if it fights against the fundamental realities of your space.
How to Get Year-Round Color in Nebraska
The Real Secret: Think in Seasons, Not Just Summer