Author: Mike Hunter
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Each month has a birth plant. Do you know what’s yours?
Trying to figure out the perfect garden gift for a friend? You’re probably aware that each month has a birthstone that is supposed to bring good luck. Well of course there’s also a birth plant associated with each month that is supposed to bring good luck too! Besides being a really good gardener, Mike Hunter… Read more
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Get beauty all year round with ornamental grasses in your landscape
One of my favorite landscape plants is also one of the least ornamental while it’s growing. However in the winter when it’s gone by and covered with a glistening cover of crystal ice it can look as beautiful as a Faberge egg. What is this plant? Plants is more like it – they are a… Read more
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Deer Control: Myths and Real Solutions for Gardeners
Deer – what can you do about deer eating your plantings? First of all, let me tell you that I feel your pain. There’s nothing worse than feeding wild animals with your expensive and lovingly cared for specimen plants. Also have you seen those rows of evergreens with the bottom six feet cleaned off, that… Read more
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The green-building movement is moving to the great outdoors.
So what types of projects are consumers having landscape designers do now? Yes, the green-building movement is evolving. Homeowners are beginning to realize what ;landscape designers have known for a long time – the entire site has just as much impact on energy usage, environmental impact, and sustainability as the indoors. Of course there’s COVID… Read more
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Edible Flowers: Unique Gift Plants to Impress
Of course, just about any plant is a nice gift for someone you like. Here I’ve put together some groupings of thoughtful plants that you could give someone. It will make them think of you every time they brush against them or walk by. Plants that smell good One of the universal favored scents over… Read more
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What to Expect From A Buyer Agent
I have talked in other blogs about what to expect from a Seller agent when selling a home. You should have similar expectations as a buyer on what your Buyer agent will be doing for you! A great Buyer Agent can be valuable when you are trying to buy a home. The best buyer agents… Read more
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Do Brass doorknobs disinfect themselves?
For many years brass has been the metal of choice for door knobs. In recent years design trends have shifted to brushed nickel coated steel and recently to black coated steel. Yes there has been a reason brass was popular for so long … it actually kills bacteria. Many infections can be spread by door… Read more
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How’s the Sudbury Market Looking Today – October 3,2024?
Sudbury is a very predictable market. By this time of year, we should have sold approximately 200 homes. So far, we’ve sold about 150 homes. But still the Sudbury market is flat. For the first time in a while, two segments of the market favor the seller. Two segments of the market favor the buyer.… Read more
