Erdman Design

Long weekend in the Cleveland area for a wedding on Carl's side of the family. Lots of places to explore and we didn't have lots of time so much to look forward to in a future visit!

Took a walk over to the Keliher Rose Garden in the Fenway Thursday. There were lots of beautiful roses, but peak will probably be in the coming week. Like everywhere around us, the garden suffered heavy losses from the weather last winter. Over 300 rose bushes have been replaced, and many of the arbors are cut way back. But the garden was in tip top shape as they were preparing for the annual Garden Party fundraiser for the Parks department.

Does your landscaping need a little help? :-)

This looks to be a challenging year for landscaping!
First off, it's still too early to be planting much of anything outdoors. But in talking to some of our sources, it sounds like we should expect stock to be in short supply, and it's likely to cost more. Many of the trees and shrubs that would have shipped this spring were already sold last fall. Buyers are struggling to find supplies. Because of pandemic and workplace restrictions last year (like having enough staff and inability to work in close quarters), cuttings were not taken and young plants were not started to mature for sale this year. On top of all that, shipping costs have risen, and shortage of supplies may drive prices up.
That said, if you are planning more significant landscaping projects this year, it's a good idea to get your plans figured out sooner than later so you (or we) can try and grab the stock you need as soon as it is available.
If you need any help with your roofdeck, front gardens, patios, back yards or container plantings, please be in touch.
Happy Spring!

Erdman Design had the privilege of transforming this space for a very small outdoor wedding this past weekend. Best wishes to the wonderful couple!

The holiday elves are fully engaged! If you'd like a unique gift for a loved one, a special client or just yourself, give us a call! 617 816-6467.

Erdman Design got into the holiday decorating spirit this week as we created a winter wonderland for the good folks at the Captain Kidd, a famous gathering spot in Woods Hole on the Cape. They have lots of outdoor dining and plenty of very spatially distanced indoor tables to enjoy their great food and drink at while gazing upon our holiday whimsy. And the natural setting and restaurant are beautiful to start with. A great get away while staying in MA!

As usual, been too busy to post anything,but we've been busily erasing signs of winter, cleaning things up and adding the colors of spring to the landscape. If you need some help livening up your abode, give us a call!

Spring is here! We started doing spring garden clean-ups this week. A quick clean-up will make you feel good and your emerging spring bulbs and plants happy. Give us a call at 617 816-6467 if you'd like to wipe away the winter grey!