Wouldn’t it be great to have one those novelty desktop Zen gardens right outside your window? Japanese Zen gardens are a tradition over seven hundred years old. These gardens are called Karesansui in Japanese, which literally translates to a dry landscape. Like most things Japanese, there is a deep symbolism in all the elements of […]
Courtyards are some of the most private and impressive landscapes. Some homeowners, however, who move into new spaces can feel a bit underwhelmed and unsure how to proceed in small courtyard space limited by confining walls. To create the most welcoming outdoor room, carefully consider the color of the walls and whether repainting is necessary. […]
These are the nutrients that you will see commonly identified on the fertilizer package. Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium are labeled as a sequence of three numbers (10-10-10) or (20-20-20). Nitrogen promotes healthy vegetative, green growth. Phosphorous is vital to promote strong root growth and flower production. Potassium makes sure all is in good working order […]
For most homeowners, designing a landscape from scratch is an a once in a lifetime opportunity. The typical home landscape is formed by small purchases that are placed here and there in the landscape or wherever there is room. When first getting started, it’s tempting to rush out and buy a whole bunch of plants […]
Mulching is one of the easiest things a home owner can do to simultaneously reduce maintenance to improve aesthetics. Mulching prevents weeds from coming up, reduces evaporation, stops erosions, and insulates the soil in summer and winter. According to the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, mulch reduces evaporation from the soil surface and reduces irrigation […]
Courtyards are some of the most private and impressive landscapes. Some homeowners, however, who move into new spaces can feel a bit underwhelmed and unsure how to proceed in small courtyard space limited by confining walls. To create the most welcoming outdoor room, carefully consider the color of the walls and whether repainting is necessary. […]
Every gardener has lost at least one plant because it wasn’t watered. If you’re lucky, you might see the wilted plant before it dies, but other times it’s too late and the plant is nothing but dust. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to establish plants and never have to water them again. Seriously, who has the […]
Spring lawn maintenance is important for a healthy lawn all season. Power raking and aerating are enough to make anyone moan and groan, but neglecting maintenance and seasonal tasks can lead to bigger problems down the road. In most areas spring maintenance chores include fertilizing, applying herbicides, fertilizing, raking, and aerating. Raking the lawn and […]
A moon garden transforms an everyday backyard into a magical retreat after sunset. With our busy modern lifestyle, we have little personal time for our hobbies. Nowadays many garden tasks are performed in the cooler hours after work and after dinner when the sun is going down. After dark a landscape full of greenery is […]
We work hard to turn our back yards into sanctuaries, retreats where we go to relax and recharge after a hectic day. We strive to create an Eden of our own, a place that conjures up peace and serenity. Nothing does this quite as effectively as a water garden. The benefits are many; not only […]
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