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Climate & Zones

Spring Snowfall in New England

by Steve McRae (Landscape Consultant & Designer, Entrepreneur)

Ahhhhh… spring in New England. You just never know. We here in Northern New England in the White Mountains received a late spring gift from Mother Nature in the form of a FOOT of snow on average throughout the region. It won’t be here long as temperatures are already rising. The snow storm took place [...]

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Late Spring Snow – Protecting Young Trees

by Steve McRae (Landscape Consultant & Designer, Entrepreneur)

Protecting Young Trees from Late Spring Snow Storms Late spring snow is not necessarily a bad thing unless the temperatures drop well below freezing and there are sensitive new buds on plants, shrubs and trees especially fruit trees. If these buds freeze there will be few survivors and sparse fruit. Nothing for the bees to [...]

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Location, Climate & Hardiness Zones

by Steve McRae (Landscape Consultant & Designer, Entrepreneur)

Location The part of the country you live in determines the availability of certain plants & materials, though the internet provides unparalleled opportunity to create unique landscapes no matter where you live. One good example is the Japanese Garden with its specific sand, stones, bridges, water elements, plants and statues, all parts of these gardens [...]

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