I spend a lot of time at my desk. A LOT. Most of the time I'm working on proposals, invoices, payroll, accounting, etc. You know, the boring responsible stuff that keeps a company afloat.
When I'm not working, I have a tendency to stare out my windows at all that nature out there. And I wonder about it. When do the hummingbirds come back? What do cardinal nests look like? Was that really a badger?! What is that poor robin eating? Then I remember- I have Google!-and I wonder no more. This morning I found an amazing resource for the nature lover in you: Journey North: Migration Maps This is a place to record and track just where those robins, hummingbirds, earthworms, whooping cranes are hanging out. There's even a map for Maple Sap flow and Ice Out! Well, we're back at it with spring clean ups. This is a great time to get out there and uncover your garden. Pull or cut off the dead foliage, rake away the leaves and cut down your ornamental grasses. A few more weeds* that you may want to take the time to pull now: Dont' forget to take the time to stretch your back every now and then!
*I realize that all three of these weeds are also considered wildflowers, and as such, there is an appropriate place for them. However, left unchecked, they will quickly take over a cultivated perennial garden or landscape bed due to their abundant seed production and aggressive root systems. |
BIO:Anna and her husband Todd own Arcadia Gardens, LLC a Stevensville, MI based landscape design and build company. Her degree in Horticulture with a focus on landscape management from Michigan State University allows Anna to select plants specific to on-site conditions and with maintenance requirements that suit the client's needs. She is comfortable designing across a range of styles- from contemporary to classic- and makes a point to include the client's input throughout the design process. She is an active member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and is serving as 2014 President of the APLD-Michigan Chapter. Anna has recently contributed to media such as "The Designer" and Gardendesign.com and is qualified to speak on a variety of topics from landscape design and maintenance to addressing local garden clubs and organizations. Contact Us: |