Mercedes Hayes, Addison Wolfe Real Estate

09/18/2026

09/17/2026

My mom had this sort of “gardening tradition” where she and I would prune the backyard flowers in the month of August and have a refreshing sweet treat as a reward right after. I never asked what the point of pruning in August was because I was too young at the time, but now that...

09/16/2026

Brick Mowing Strip to Separate Lawn and Flower Beds

This diagram illustrates a step-by-step landscape engineering technique for constructing a durable lawn border using bricks. By combining a flat paving strip with a vertical border wall, this design cleanly demarcates turf from garden areas while allowing lawnmower wheels to glide directly over the edge. Installing this structure over proper geotextile fabric and sand layers prevents w**d intrusion and ensures long-term drainage efficiency.

Key Components & Features

Geotextile fabric: Lines the excavated trench to suppress w**d growth while allowing water to pass through into the subsoil.

Sand base: Provides a level, stable 5 cm foundation layer to support and seat the pavers securely.

Flat bricks (mowing strip): Form a flush, paved pathway designed to accommodate lawnmower wheels for seamless border trimming.

Vertical bricks (retaining wall): Act as a raised barrier to hold back garden mulch and soil from spilling onto the turf.

Drainage path: Enables water to filter vertically downward beneath the structure, preventing waterlogging around the lawn boundary.

Overall Analysis

This multi-phase installation offers a practical, low-maintenance solution for garden edging that simplifies regular lawn care. By providing a flat wheel path alongside a raised mulch retaining edge, it eliminates the need for manual string trimming along garden borders. The permeable layers beneath ensure proper moisture management to maintain structural integrity over time.

09/15/2026

The goal of Bosco's Fund is to help eligible families keep their pets healthy and avoid surrendering them.

09/15/2026

One of New Hope’s favorite fall traditions returns for its 32nd year!🎨

The New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival is back September 26th & 27th, bringing together more than 140 artists and exhibitors for an entire weekend of creativity, craftsmanship, and one-of-a-kind finds.

Browse original art, handcrafted pieces, jewelry, photography, ceramics, home décor and more while meeting the talented artists and makers behind the work. Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, or just looking for a great reason to spend a fall weekend in New Hope, add this one to your calendar.

🎨 140+ artists & exhibitors
🎟️ Admission is $5
📅 Saturday, September 26th | 10 AM–5 PM
📅 Sunday, September 27th | 10 AM–4 PM
📍 New Hope-Solebury High School | New Hope, PA

Come for the festival, then make a day of it exploring the shops, restaurants, galleries, and everything else New Hope has to offer.

Learn more at VisitNewHope.com

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

1882 → 2011—Detroit, a city shaped by time, rise, and reinvention.

09/15/2026

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