Time...

• We never have enough time
• Time goes by so quickly
• Time is money
• Waste of time
• Time after time
• First time, next time, last time
• Good time, bad time
• Time's up

The reality is that we always have time; we just choose not to use it wisely. Maybe that's why I haven't posted a blog for a few days!

When we don't plan ahead, often we have to make up precious time. Or, we don't have time to wait for things to come to fruition. We are seeing evidence of that at Spruce these days. We brought in some very mature shrubs - Ninebarks, Lilacs, Dogwoods, Junipers - and they are flying off the lot. These are the extra large shrubs that can give you the instant gratification as if the shrub had been planted for 3 years - they are amazing and everybody wants one!

It is always interesting to see a homeowners reaction to a newly planted landscape. As a designer, I try not to overplant initially to allow room for growth. Many clients look at the initial planting and are bewildered as to why there are so many empty spots. I ask them to trust me and give me a call 2 seasons later. It seems that you see the fruits of your labors in the third season, at which time they understand what the vision was. I have had the privilege of returning to many landscapes and seeing the smiles on people's faces when all of the plants have begun to really settle into a healthy growth pattern and start filling in those once empty spots.

You may have nothing but time, or perhaps you have no time at all; maybe it's all in how you view it...