It’s that time of year. The weather is gradually getting cooler, Labor Day is around the corner, pumpkin spice coffee is appearing in coffee shops – yes, it’s almost autumn. And what does that mean for us here at Statile & Todd? It means it’s time to start preparing your home for the upcoming season. […]

We are excited to share with you that Statile & Todd has been featured on Houzz again! This time for our use of  a Japanese Style fountain. Creating a water feature in your yard allows you to “bring the river to you” providing a place for you to sit and relax in your own backyard […]

This week we are reaching record temperatures for the year and many of our container plants are at serious risk of dying. The rule of thumb is that the bigger the container, the better able it is to hold moisture. The smaller the container, the more apt it will be to become distressed more quickly. […]

A recent article published in the NY Times suggests that the way forests work is shifting based on environmental factors. Based on the research done so far it looks like forests are able to make do with less water, making them more resilient against the higher temperatures and droughts we’re seeing with climate change. A […]

Rose Rosette, it sounds like it could be something interesting or pretty. Unfortunately, there is nothing pretty about Rose Rosette. It is a disease that attacks roses, causing distorted clusters of growth, eventually leading to near certain death. A viral disease of roses, Rose Rosette Disease (RRD) is spread by insect-like, microscopic eriophyid mites. Symptoms […]

Now that the weather has been consistently warm, and everyone is spending more time outdoors, it’s time to make sure your landscape is looking as beautiful as the weather. What better way to enhance your landscape then by planting containers of annual flowers. Annual containers are a great way to add color and texture to […]

Unwind in an Enclosed Garden Sanctuary — Outdoors or In Statile & Todd was featured on Houzz for their work creating a Brooklyn, NY garden sanctuary. The enclosed outdoor garden creates a feeling that you are alone in your own “secret garden” in the midst of the city. If you are looking to create your […]