Landscaping is investment ..not an inexpensive one either… So how can we protect our investment with our changing climate and extended periods of dry - extreme conditions? A garden landscape needs to be thought of like other structural forms, such as a Home. A solid foundation is where it most start. In this case , good nutrient rich well draining [...]
I am often asked to provide ideas for landscape designs for our customers with “I leave up to your judgment” or …. “you’re the expert”.. that’s my favorite hahaha… So how does a landscape designer approach the creation process? There are soooo many plant choices with cool colors-shapes and those names - ‘Pink winky’ or ‘Double play candy corn’ and [...]
It’s that time again when we look ahead to some of the trends the industry experts see gaining popularity in the Green industry. Sustainability-conservation should always be a priority for us in the landscaping world and this year’s trend follows that mantra. ELABORATE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES In recent years we have seen an uptick in outdoor spaces used as extensions [...]
Outdoor Living Spaces: Spending some outdoors is as desirable as ever. Utilizing those back yard spaces that were once grass to gather and dine or just hang out. With ready made kitchen and fire features, adding them to patios have become more affordable and specific for smaller areas. Tranquility gardens to help reduce stress with water features are also a [...]
With over 150 species and various cultivars, there is a viburnum for almost every garden. Many viburnums are native to north America and provide beauty and often fragrant flowers and food for songbirds. The larger viburnums can make for great hedges and screens along a property edge. Today’s spotlight is on four of the “smaller” viburnums native to the eastern [...]
There is a magic formula in almost all container gardens and flower pot designs: Thriller + Filler + Spiller. The “thriller” is usually a big focal point plant in the center. The “fillers” are secondary plants that make the planting look full and vibrant. The “spillers” are plants that offer added dimension and interest by spilling over the edges. Now [...]
By now your garden and beds are all prepped for the winter and you have sketched and planned your Spring landscaping and hardscaping projects (You have been doing your assignments, haven’t you?). But if you are still anxious to get out in the yard and get some fresh air on a mild day, there are still a few more things [...]
January should not be a totally lost month regarding your gardens. There are still a few things you can do to prepare for Spring on the warmer days of the month. Maintain your beds: Clean out leaves, deadhead old blooms, wrap shrubs, touch up mulch. Prune trees and shrubs for Spring regrowth. Turn the soil: Turn over vegetable gardens and [...]
Outdoor gathering is a necessary reality these days, but that does not mean you need to settle on sitting on camp chairs in the driveway. Add style and ambiance to your outdoor space with lighting, a fireplace, landscape, or a patio with defining walls to create a dynamic outdoor experience. The photos above are from a project we completed recently. [...]
As the holidays approach, you’ve probably been busy decorating the interior of your home and maybe even put lights up outside. While you are at it, don’t forget to decorate those now empty patio pots with some cut evergreens and dried flowers. Wait. What? Don’t have a patio or pots to put on it? Well then, now is the perfect [...]
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