Hardscaping

I was surveying our backyard the other evening, seriously considering making some fairly extensive changes to the existing design. One corner of the yard especially caught my attention.   For the last eight years that corner of our backyard has been a play area for our grandkids. It’s a private space surrounded by a boxwood […]

Over the past few years, there has been a wealth of information published about the benefits of spending even brief amounts of time in nature. Based on well-founded scientific studies, we now know that being in green spaces can lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones and improve immune systems. Time in nature boosts creativity, sharpens […]