Marcus Sommers Landscaping
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November 4, 2026 by Marcus Sommers, MSLandscaping Principal A digression from all things landscaping to share a beloved fall tradition... November is for pumpkin bread. I can't tell you how many mornings I cut a quick, thick piece, wrap it in foil, and shove it into my jacket pocket as I run out the door to meet with a client. Banana bread is the precursor to fall in my house, but once the fall leaves start creating patches on the ground I know the house in the early mornings

Fall is here! Since my last letter the south has transitioned from 90 degree temps to beautiful blue sky days in the 70's and low 80's. Sublime. Clients have come out of their shells and taken deep breaths and started thinking about what they need to be outside again enjoying family and friends in their yard spaces. In addition to the design and installation work that is the foundation of Marcus Sommers Landscaping, this fall I have started a division called -Wild Woods-, a

School has been back in session for almost a month for most GA-ATL students. Summer is dwindling in its last month, but the heat is still ever present. This past week we have been eating 95+ degree days. HOT! We are still experiencing a true southern summer not only with the heat, but with the cloying humidity. The heat won't slow me down or the arrival of Labor Day or dreams of cooler weather. There is some relief in the mornings with a cup of coffee before the heat sets in

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