B&W Going Green Newsletter Archive

May 2008
May brings thoughts of vacations, picnics and parties. Our article, “Designing A Tropical Garden” gives you ideas on how to bring the tropics to your garden oasis. We discuss the dangers of 8-year car loans, and in our Landscaping Question Corner we answer a question about growing caladiums. View as pdf or download.

April 2008
For our April issue we discuss extending your living space outdoors. Want to add a custom designed water feature to your landscape? We give you five good reasons to go for it! Looking to create more privacy in your backyard? Our question corner addresses this topic. View as pdf or download.

March 2008
March means spring is on its way and this issue discusses Landscaping Ideas for the Family. Are you thinking about planting trees in your landscaping? We have a detailed article about New Tree Planting that will help you give your new living property investment the best start! In our question corner we discuss growing vegetables in containers when space is limited. View as pdf or download.

February 2008
February finds us planning for Spring in our fifth issue. We have an article about preparing your Spring Landscaping, saving on your tax refund, and how to avoid colds by getting rid of household germs. Are your crystal drinking glasses getting cloudy? We have advice on caring for crystal. Our question corner topic is planting roses in February. View as pdf or download.

January 2008
Our fourth issue finds us preparing for spring and discussing the basics of landscape design. We also note some of the dangers of too much salt in your diet and the cautious opportunities to buy your dream vacation/retirement home. Our question corner gives advice on figuring out when to start your spring planting. View as pdf or download.

December 2007
For our third issue we started a new feature called “BNI Business of the Month”. As a member of the Poughkeepsie 3000 Charter of the networking organization we wanted to pass on the benefits of knowing local experts and business people covering a wide range of industries. We also have information on winterizing your landscape, the benefits of breakfast, and ways to stay safe on the roads and still celebrate the holidays! Our question corner topic is about over-seeding to help your lawn recover from a harsh winter. View as pdf or download.

November 2007
Our second issue gives ideas on how to get the most out of your landscape during the cooler temperatures of fall. We point out the benefits of direct deposits and surprising statistics about diabetes. The question corner topic gives options for dealing with yards containing dips and holes. View as pdf or download.

October 2007
We discuss the beauty and convenience of hardscape, the importance of sleep and suggestions on how to avoid macular degeneration. In our question corner we give tips to creating privacy for your yard. Welcome to our first ever Going Green Newsletter. View as pdf or download.

Fall/Winter 2007
Ripples of Thought: This is a seasonal newsletter we send out to our clients who already own or are contemplating adding a water feature to their landscape. In this issue we discuss the importance of preparing your pond for the fall and winter months. We cover aquatic plants, leaves, fish, winterization, bubble pumps and pond heaters. View as pdf or download.