Make Water Conservation A Priority
CHARLOTTE - A waterwise landscape requires minimal supplemental water after it’s established. It is landscaping with water conservation as a priority. North Carolina is...
Fencing Can Be the Perfect Compliment
CHARLOTTE - Fences play a diverse role in landscaping where they can help solve problems and create landscape beauty.
Fencing design is as much about...
Landscape Is An Important Part Of Selling A Home
CHARLOTTE - It just makes sense that when a potential home buyer arrives at a home for sale the very first impression they will...
It’s Tomato Time In North Carolina
CHARLOTTE - Nobody loves fresh home-grown tomatoes more than folks in North Carolina. Whether it be a good ol’ “mater” and mayonnaise sandwich or...
The Arch Enemy Of Leyland Cypress, Juniper And Cedar – BAGWORMS
Q: I have four Leyland cypress trees that are six feet tall. They all have little pods, containing some sort of worm, hanging from...
Looking For A Landscaper
CHARLOTTE - For those that have less time to tend to their lawns and gardens due to busy work schedules or a whole host...
Last Minute Tips To Show Off Those Ornamentals
CHARLOTTE - “Ornamentals” when used as a noun, can apply to landscape and is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as “plants cultivated for their beauty...
Rain Gardens – So Good For So Many Reasons
CHARLOTTE - As Pam and I were riding through town today watching the rain come down, hard at times, and considering what our weekly...
Beware And Be Prepared For Spring Late Frost
CHARLOTTE - The end of frost dates are always an estimate in our area. Although frost and deep freezes as late as April are...
“I Think That I Shall Never See A Poem Lovely As A Tree” –...
CHARLOTTE - You can't beat ol' Joyce Kilmer when you're getting ready for spring. One way to bring beauty to your spring landscaping efforts...
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Celebrating Father’s Day 2022
CHARLOTTE - Father’s Day weekend is right around the corner. Each year the day is observed on the third Sunday of June. This year,...
Summer Splurges: Family Fun Starting at $36
CHARLOTTE - Everyone loves a great deal, but summer is also a time to splurge a little on family fun! The activities described here...
Will The Housing Market Repeat History?
MINT HILL, NC - Many people can still remember what happened in 2008. It might seem like it was forever ago, but it was...
Summer Steals: Family Fun For Under $20
CHARLOTTE - Keeping the whole family entertained for the summer can be daunting, not to mention pricey! Never fear: The Mint Hill Times has...
Careers In The Trades: Law Enforcement
CHARLOTTE - Law enforcement is certainly a noble career; however, it is challenging and can be a stressful and potentially dangerous career choice. An...
