Natural VS. Formal Water Features
Natural The unorganized nature of this water feature is very natural. Natural water features are very relaxing. They are perfect for larger properties and properties in the country. They can be used in...
View ArticlePeach Season
August is peach season! As a kid, I always thought the peaches should be ripe much earlier than they actually are. I was always so impatient for those small green balls to grow big and turn bright...
View ArticleMum’s the Word
Fall is such a lovely time of year! I love watching the birds look for berries, the wind blowing red, yellow, and orange leaves across the drive. I even enjoy raking leaves. The rich earthy hues that...
View ArticleLandscape Lighting
Landscape lighting is one of my favorite parts of the landscape. This may seem like an odd comment coming from a horticulture graduate, but it is true. There is something about landscape lighting that...
View ArticleLighting Types
Types of Fixtures: Path Path lights during the day. Path lights are one of the most familiar types of lights. Many people have seen the LED or solar powered path lights sold at big box stores. While...
View ArticleLandscape Lighting Techniques
Up and down lighting are the two basic techniques for any lighting design. If you think about it, all lights are either mounted on the ground and face up or are mounted up high and shining down. Within...
View ArticleCommon Pine Diseases
There are several common diseases that attack Pine trees in the Mid-West. Perhaps the most well-known is Pine Wilt; however there are a few others that are more common but less severe. In this...
View ArticleLandscape Walls
There are many different options for landscape retaining and sitting walls. Check out some of the ones we have built! Native Limestone Limestone is a favorite for rural settings. The natural stone...
View ArticleA Story of Blue
There is nothing that compares to fresh, warm blueberries picked early in the morning while the dew is still shimmering. These berries are a favorite among many who have made the trek to Grimm’s...
View Article‘Twas the Night Before Snowfall
‘Twas the night before snowfall, when all through Grimm’s Gardens, Not a plant was stirring, not even a grass. The trucks were parked and washed with care, In hopes that a blizzard would soon be there....
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