by Anthony Pullano | Oct 15, 2026 | Garden & Landscaping, Home Design, Home Renovation, Outdoor Living
Most patios look fine on the day they are finished. The test is the fifth winter. By then the cheap ones have dropped at one corner, grown a green beard along the joints and started to rock under the table legs. The good ones look much as they did when the pointing...
by Anthony Pullano | Sep 28, 2026 | Garden & Landscaping, Outdoor Living, Plant & Flower Care
If you have spent any time browsing exhibitor booths at a home and garden show, you already know that outdoor living spaces come with a few uninvited guests. Rochester homeowners who spend their spring and summer weekends building patios, planting perennial beds, and...
by Anthony Pullano | Aug 21, 2026 | Garden & Landscaping, Home Design, Home Renovation, Our Pro Tips
Rochester homes take a beating from November through March. Lake-effect snow piles on, the temperature crosses freezing and back again dozens of times, and the salt we throw at our walks works its way into everything porous. By the time the thaw comes, two parts of...
by Anthony Pullano | Aug 10, 2026 | Garden & Landscaping, Lawn & Turf, Plant & Flower Care
Trees can make a yard feel cooler, more peaceful, and more inviting. They provide shade, add beauty, and give birds and wildlife a place to rest. However, trees also need regular care to stay strong and healthy.Tree trimming is one of the simplest ways to manage...
by Anthony Pullano | Jun 15, 2026 | Garden & Landscaping, Lawn & Turf, Our Pro Tips, Plant & Flower Care, Seasonal Decorating
If you have outdoor spaces in Rochester, chances are they will take a beating from year to year. Hot, humid, sticky summers are followed by freeze-thaw cycles that can cause splits in concrete, heaves in your garden beds, and make neglected irrigation lines expensive...
by Anthony Pullano | Jun 9, 2026 | Garden & Landscaping
A well-kept exterior of your home or property does more than just look nice; it gives the impression that you take care of your property and that you are looking to take care of any potential buyer or tenant. The problem for many homeowners and property owners is...