Color is among the last considerations in the landscape design process. Solving functional needs, activity areas, use spaces, and circulation patterns should be achieved first, with color being the patina in which the rest are painted. Vision is the first sense that we utilize to gather an impression, from which all other senses follow. Color…
We received a question from one of our customers, She asked, “what’s happening with this ginger in my yard and is there anything I should do?” What’s happening to the ginger in this picture because the flower is old. It gets heavy as the flower gets elongated and begins to lean over. The flower keeps…
Welcome the holidays on the outside as well as the inside! Using natural influences you can easily add color and excitement to your landscaping this season. Yes! Landscaping can be changed depending on the season or holiday- Add colorful perennials or annuals that coincide with the holiday colors Impatiens flowers in 4 in. pots or…
There are some everyday houseplants that may be hazardous to dogs and cats. Some symptoms are mild and don’t cause long-term damage to a pet’s health. Others, though, can be deadly. The key is knowing which are dangerous and which are not. Of the 165,000 calls to the Animal Poison Control Center in the last year,…
1. Avoid invasive plants Most of these plants spread by runners or underground stems called stolens, which can quickly take over their space and more. These specimens may be described in catalogs or on plants tags as strong or fast growers. Some examples: although excellent as ground cover, chameleon plants (Houttuynia cordata) will smother or…
From paints and plaster to plants and pavements – the qualities of a house that make it look valuable and well groomed are known as curb appeal. Get ready to spruce up your yard with these easy and cost effective tips and achieve an impressive curb appeal for your property. Cleaning upThis is the least…