What to Do With a Stump in Your Yard — Lakewood’s Guide to a Cleaner, Safer Lawn. If you’ve ever wondered what to do with a stump in your yard, you’re not alone. Homeowners across Lakewood deal with leftover stumps after tree removal, storm damage, or aging trees that finally had to come down. A stump may seem harmless at…
If you’ve recently noticed ants in your flower bed, ants in your garden soil, or even ants in your vegetable garden, you’re not alone. Gardeners often wonder, “Are ants harmful in the garden or flowerbed?” or “Do ants do more good or harm?” The short answer: ants are not bad for your plants. They don’t eat roots, flowers, vegetables, or…
Report It: Protect Ohio Trees From Dangerous Invasive Pests. Ohio’s trees face growing pressure from invasive insects and pathogens that can weaken neighborhoods, damage ecosystems, and create hazardous deadwood. Some of these pests are already here. Others — like the European chestnut moth — have devastated trees overseas and could threaten our buckeyes if introduced. Early reporting is one of…
Managing excess water in residential landscapes—especially in clay heavy regions like Northeast Ohio—often leads homeowners to engineered solutions like French drains, sump pumps, catch basins, or regrading. These drainage systems types can be effective, but they all share one limitation: they move water rather than remove it. Biodrainage offers a fundamentally different approach. Instead of relying on pipes or pumps,…
Biodrainage is becoming one of the most effective and sustainable solutions for homeowners dealing with wet yards, standing water, clay soil drainage issues, and high water tables. Unlike French drains or sump pumps, biodrainage uses trees and shrubs to remove excess water naturally through transpiration. If you’re searching for how biodrainage works, best trees for biodrainage, or natural drainage solutions…
Your yard doesn’t have to stop at “stump removed.” We now offer landscape design services to help you transform that newly cleared space into something beautiful, functional, and tailored to your property. What’s Included: Schematic layout of the redesigned area Detailed project description outlining the design concept Plant selection based on lighting, drainage, and soil type Material recommendations for borders,…
Biodrainage is one of the most natural and effective ways to manage excess groundwater on a property. But here’s the part most homeowners never hear: a plant’s ability to move water isn’t constant throughout its life. Transpiration—the process of pulling water from the soil and releasing it through the leaves—rises, peaks, and eventually declines as a tree ages. Understanding these…
Did you come across any caterpillars with red and blue dots on their backs this summer? Did you come across any caterpillars with red and blue dots on their backs this summer? Ohio’s trees are facing a stubborn invader: the spongy moth. This pest has been spreading across Northeast Ohio, and its damage is becoming more visible in neighborhoods from…
little to no direct sun Great for tight Cleveland side yards, north facing courtyards, and areas shaded by nearby homes. Perennials & Groundcovers Hostas — the go to for deep shade Ferns (lady fern, ostrich fern) — lush, woodland feel Foamflower (Tiarella) — delicate blooms, spreads gently Lungwort (Pulmonaria) — spotted leaves + early spring flowers Sweet woodruff — fragrant,…
3–5 hours of sun Perfect for courtyards with morning sun + afternoon shade or filtered light from nearby homes. Perennials & Flowers Coral bells (Heuchera) — colorful foliage, great in containers Astilbe — feathery blooms, loves moisture Bleeding heart — spring charm, thrives in cool shade Hostas — endless varieties, lush texture Grasses Feather reed grass ‘Karl Foerster’ — narrow,…
