by admin | Jul 15, 2012 | Creavtive Gardening, Drainage, Gardening
It is truly amazing every single year how we continue to pile on the mulch. I’ve tried to analyze the mentality of this manic practice (specific evidently to the Washington area) like I’ve tried to get my mind around why someone would throw a piece of trash out a car...
by admin | Jul 15, 2012 | Rain Barrel, Storm Water Management, Sustainable Practices
Through a series of coincidental meetings (the third being a clear indication for action) I enrolled and was accepted into the Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA). For the next several months I have/will attend evening classes at the Arlington Echo Outdoor Education...
by admin | Jul 15, 2012 | Gardening, Landscape Design
AFTER BEFORE As Spring approaches let Petro Design/Build getcreative and design a custom “First Impression” for you… The new entry seen below practically beckons you to enter. The doorway is highlighted by beautiful Upright Hornbeams, while...
by kathleenlitchfield | Jul 15, 2012 | Drainage, EVENTS, Gardening, Landscape Design
Are we ready for spring yet? The good thing about lots of snow and ice is that it does make you appreciate spring even more. I’m planning my garden tours, lectures and articles while sitting by my fire at home. I just received the latest Maryland House and Garden...
by kathleenlitchfield | Jul 15, 2012 | EVENTS, Gardening, Landscape Design
Feel, smell and see spring early this year at the Maryland Home and Garden Show. Petro Design/Build has been on the judging panel for over 10 years and, it’s true that the displays ‘just keep getting better and better.’ This years theme is...
