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May 15, 2019
I Spy Mushrooms?
Are you noticing mushrooms popping up in your mulch? Are you worried about what that might mean? Well, you can take a deep breath and relax because they are a good thing. Finding mushrooms in your mulch means that there is healthy organic matter growing which is vital for the ecosystems beneath the mulch. Lisa […]
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May 13, 2019
Outdoor Living
What does outdoor living mean to you? Does it mean… Walking out your back door to a beautiful patio, where on the evenings you can relax from a long work week? Sipping your favorite chilled beverage while sitting around the natural stone fire pit in your backyard? Drinking your morning cup of coffee while watching […]
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April 29, 2019
Mother’s Day Flowers
Did you remember that Mother’s Day is quickly approaching? If you did, good for you! If you didn’t, no worries – there is plenty of time! After a dormant winter, our schedules seem to fill up quickly once Spring arrives! Warm weather usually means everyone is wanting to be outdoors, kids sporting events start, there […]
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April 12, 2019
Dreaming of a Colorful Garden
When you step outside your door, do you envision a beautiful garden filled with sweet smelling flowers? God made this world so colorful! Shouldn’t we take advantage and enjoy the special world around us? We say, yes! This blog will provide you with some basic information on annuals and perennials as well as some plants […]
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April 5, 2019
Natural Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Are you sick of us talking about Spring and all the glorious sunshine and fun outdoor things that come with the change of the seasons? You’re not? Okay, great! Moving on then to more Spring things – Easter is an important religious holiday to many people that occurs during the Spring season. I would never […]
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April 1, 2019
Let’s Talk About Mulch
Mulch is a pretty common word – especially in the early Spring, when the weather gets nice and the yard work begins. I would imagine the general public has pretty good understanding of the word. But have you ever read the definition of mulch? The word itself is a noun that, according to Webster Dictionary, […]
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March 14, 2019
Thinking About Spring?
The Susquehanna Valley has gotten quite a bit of snow this winter season, add the blustery wind to that picture and if you are like me – you might be wondering if Spring will ever get here. Hopefully Punxsutawney Phil will be correct and we will have an early Spring. As you know, with Springtime […]
View BlogMarch 4, 2019
Join us for the BIA Spring Home Show
Picture sitting on your patio drinking your morning cup of coffee or spending time unwinding with a cold beverage after a long day. Imagine watching your kids and grandkids roasting smore’s over your stone firepit. The memories that come with a beautifully designed and installed outdoor space are priceless. If you have been thinking about […]
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March 4, 2019
Spotted Lanternfly
We are sure you have heard of those pesky insects called Spotted Lanternfly [SLF], as they have been big news around the Commonwealth! So, where did they come from? The Spotted Lanternfly or Lycorma Delicatula (White), is an aggressive plant hopper, native to China, India, and Vietnam. […]
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February 13, 2019
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Potted Plants and Flowers for Valentine’s Day I recently saw a list titled “Reasons I Hate Valentine’s Day”. Which was a little saddening, but also eye opening. How could there be a whole list of reasons why people hate a day that’s supposed to be all about love? After reading the list it made more […]
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