by Kathleen | Jul 15, 2012 | Drainage, Storm Water Management, Sustainable Practices
OK, it’s going to melt….we hope. This is when the saturation starts along the exterior walls of the foundation. If the gutters have pulled away from the house it’s only going to get worse. I don’t know about you, but my mold allergies keep me...
by Kathleen | 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 Kathleen | 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...
by Kathleen | Jul 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Oh, it’s been a long winter, as evidenced by the copious amounts of garden ornament and furnishings (often still in the boxes), awaiting warmer temperatures. Those enticing garden catalogs were hard to resist, as their focus is on wonderful outdoor summer life;...