Outdoor Holiday Lighting Safety Tips

Christmas is right around the corner, and that means millions of Americans are heading out into the cold to decorate their properties with festive seasonal lighting arrangements. In some communities, neighbors will even have friendly competitions to see who can create the most impressive display of Christmas lights. Decorating your home and landscaping with Christmas… Read more »

Just in Time for Christmas, Niagara Falls Gets New Lights

All over the country, families are preparing for the holidays by decorating their homes with colorful seasonal lighting arrangements. Some of these lighting arrangements are pretty ambitious, but none of them are likely to be quite as spectacular as the $4 million lighting makeover that Niagara Falls just received on December 1. Every night, the… Read more »

Protecting Trees and Shrubs From Winter Damage

Although most of the trees in our area are well-adapted to cold weather, the winter can still pose a threat to your plantings, particularly if they’re young or weakened by disease. Extreme cold, harsh winds and heavy snowfall can all cause damage to trees and shrubs, but there are steps homeowners can take to protect… Read more »

Understanding Different Types of Landscape Lights

Landscape lighting offers a great way to dress up your lawn without spending tons of money on complex designs and expensive plantings. You’d be surprised how much of an impact simple spotlights or walkway lights can have on your home’s appearance. A well-lit landscape will make your home feel more inviting, show off its style,… Read more »

Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden

Looking for creative new ways to improve the health of your garden? Sure, you keep it irrigated and make sure to prune it frequently, but have you thought about the insects that make your garden bloom? Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other pollinators will help your garden, and the gardens of your neighbors, flourish throughout the… Read more »

The Northeast Is Facing Its Worst Drought in Years

For the past several years, much of the West Coast has been gripped by a devastating drought that has compromised crop yields and forced communities to carefully ration water. Now, a new drought has taken hold on the other side of the country in the Northeast. In places like western New York, Massachusetts and southern… Read more »