It’s that time of year. Days are getting longer, flowers are popping, it’s finally time to get outside and enjoy your landscape. Imagine yourself out in the backyard. The sun is just setting and its warmth is starting to give way to the cool night. Now imagine the crackle of a wood fire in your… [read more]
Preserving Wilton’s Landscape Last Saturday marked the 47th annual Earth Day, celebrating and supporting environmental protection across the world. To join in on the effort, Jeff Lapnow and the Wilton Conservation Commission hosted the Townwide Cleanup Day, where friends, family, and neighbors all came together to clean up Wilton’s public areas and the banks of the Norwalk… [read more]
Another Reason To Conserve It might be hard to believe considering the recent weather, but Connecticut is in the midst of one of the most severe droughts since the 1960’s. Now we all know that Mother Nature has a mind of her own. Take California for example. After years of devastating drought, California is seeing… [read more]
Bolton Landscape Design & Masonry is proud to announce our very own founder has been asked to join the Conservation Commission of the Town of Wilton, Connecticut. Jeff Lapnow assumed his position with the Wilton Conservation Commission in early February 2017. He brings a wealth of knowledge about local and exotic plants in Connecticut and… [read more]
Hydrangeas are some of the most beautiful flowering shrubs we have in Fairfield County, Connecticut. You’ve probably seen them in summers past. Their beautiful flowers bloom in gorgeous pastel blues, pinks, purples, and greens. One particularly striking feature of certain Hydrangea varieties is the natural blending of colors in the flowers, creating an artistic gradient… [read more]
Beyond seasonal weather and pesky deer, New England gardens may also struggle to survive shady conditions. Many of you ask us about what to do with shaded areas of your yard. Between tree coverings, your house and fencing, shade can happen from so many directions. A planting bed that receives three hours or less of… [read more]