by Steve McRae (Landscape Consultant & Designer, Entrepreneur)
How to install a lawn in early spring in Northern New Hampshire. If you try it very early you may want to do it with your fingers crossed. The log below follows my early seeding of my Northern New Hampshire lawn. April 1 – Decided to try early seeding with temperatures predicted for at least [...]
by Steve McRae (Landscape Consultant & Designer, Entrepreneur)
Soil Conditions – Loam – Sand – Crushed Stone – Gravel What kind of soil conditions exist below the grassy field or in the woods that you are thinking of clearing or using to expand your landscape? If you have existing soil you need to examine, take soil samples and find a reputable test facility [...]
by Steve McRae (Landscape Consultant & Designer, Entrepreneur)
Rural Backyards Series: Space, Lawn Condition, Structures, Lifestyle You have a rural landscape surrounding your home in the country, probably a field or lawn that is bounded by woods and probably has uninhibited access for construction equipment and deliveries. How much area is there? Do you want more or less of this area to be [...]
by Steve McRae (Landscape Consultant & Designer, Entrepreneur)
You may live in what is referred to as the ‘sticks’. Rural backyards tend to be expansive, bound by woods or just plain woods to begin with. A stream might run through the property or a swamp or pond may take up a corner of the lot.