Winter Wild Bird Care

Winter birds are still here and covering feeders.  Make sure to keep your bird feeders clean as Salmonellosis and Avian conjunctivitis (finch eye disease) are among us…..

Featured Contractor – RTL

A note from one of our Approved Contractors at Across The Pond Ragland Topsoil & LandscapingOwner: Adam Ragland. Ragland Topsoil and Landscaping LLC was started in 2003 with some rakes, shovels and a small dump truck that was running about half the time.  Looking back on how we started this dream and to where it […]

BELGARD – LAFITT® RUSTIC SLAB

Belgard Lafitt Rustic Slab

Application: Walkways, Patios & Pools Are you looking for rustic pavers for your next outdoor project? Lafitt® Rustic Slab by Belgard features the look and texture of cut slate combined with the lasting strength and staying power that are hallmarks of Belgard pavers. Three shapes allow for a wide variety of design options, giving homeowners […]

Birding in January

January is a great month to do bird related activities.  From beginners to experts, there’s much to look for.  Wintering sparrows (Fox Sparrow, White-crowned Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, and Dark-eyed Juncos) can all be found on platform or ground feeders, along with our year-round Field, Song, and Chipping Sparrows.  Savannah Sparrows are an extremely common field […]

Koi2Kichi by Peter Waddington

Koi2Kichi by Peter Waddington

Also known as the “Godfather of Koi Keeping, Peter Waddington wrote what most koi keepers consider THE Guide to keeping Koi. Sadly, Peter passed away October 9, 2020. Peter (Koi Kichi) Waddington was one of the first to bring in high quality koi to the UK. His koi took the top awards at BKKS National […]