The Indian fig cactus, also known as a prickly pear, is a valued source of nutrition in Central Mexico. In Spanish, the fruit is referred to a “tuna” while the pads are called “nopal.” Cactus grown for food is generally less spiny.
Organic nutrients restore necessary biology to the soil system, feeding the lawn from the roots up, which leads to a healthy and green lawn. In fact, research has found that this method is more effective than traditional chemical methods of lawn care, which pollute landscapes and waterways with dangerous chemicals.
Home and business landscaping can be more than foliage and flowers. Japanese landscaping can include flowers, bridges, shrubs, trees, and ponds that are upgraded or added to your property.
Mark Twain is known for his wit, humor, and wisdom. We work outdoors in every season and have to agree with this pithy observation, “In the spring, I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.”
While it is commonly believed that darker soil means that there are more nutrients present, this isn’t always the case. In fact, nutrients from soils can be robbed by weeds, other plants, or even pollution. This is why regular fertilization is so important.
In Japanese, "Wabi-sabi" means admiration for the imperfect beauty of nature. This is a concept that Japanese tea gardens emulate. Using any number of varying plants and trees placed in linear and non-linear patterns, tea gardens are created to simulate the natural beauty of nature.
Are you familiar with fertilizers and how much to use based on the soil conditions and the type of grass or plants involved? It's easy to fertilize too much, which can kill your grass or plants. Rely on us to avoid that problem.
Looking for a garden that's truly easy to maintain? A traditional zen rock garden might fit the bill. These gardens are kept simple, with a few striking features, so they're perfect for quiet contemplation and have very little upkeep.
Desert gardening can be challenging, but it also has its advantages. In many instances, if your garden can sustain cacti, it can probably produce two carefully chosen vegetable crops in a season, both spring and fall.
If you have young children that are still in that stage where they put everything in their mouths, you may wonder whether it’s safe for them to play outside after you lawn is treated. While organic is a more natural way to go, let’s talk about whether they should stay off the lawn for a period after treatment.
In traditional Japanese landscape design, the zigzag or yatsuhashi bridge often begins or ends near a patch of irises. Why? Yatsuhashi refers to a Mikiwa Province river with eight branches, each of which featured a wood bridge surrounded by irises.
Many of your visitors and party guests will see your home only at night. Play up your home's best features by installing outdoor lighting that enhances distinctive architectural details and key landscaping features so your home looks its best night and day.
Although some Japanese moss gardens are quite colorful, the more traditional ones emphasize quiet simplicity and subtlety. In fact, in traditional moss gardens, simple natural greens are emphasized in both texture and hue.
Did you know that a garden space can be added to any type of landscape design? Garden spaces can be built on terraced walls, and added to islands in the middle of tiled patios, around circular driveways or even along water feature borders.
Can a lawn which has been maintained for years through synthetic methods thrive with organic lawn care? Definitely. In fact, organic lawn care methods can actually help to rebuild soil nutrients that were stripped away by synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
The experts will ensure that the exterior lighting design of your commercial property will make immediate visual sense, combining architecture, landscape, and safety considerations into a beautiful and practical relationship.
One feature of a Zen garden is that the placement of rocks should mimic the look of a mountain. Therefore, the rocks are arranged in a cascading fashion. Mountain river style, marsh style, and great river style are other styles used.
Most Japanese gardens contain one or more varieties of bamboo, a hardy grass. There are many types of bamboo, but a number of the most popular are quite invasive. To control their spread, it's a good idea to keep them in pots or enclosed beds.
Pools and ponds make excellent focal points in any landscaped area. The eye is drawn to it, and then begins to assess the surroundings. Once the location and shape of the pool is established, frame it with plants and structures that complement it according to your tastes.
Did you know that a lawn that’s been fertilized in the fall is more effective at resisting weed growth the following spring? By having your commercial property properly fertilized, you will also be warding off any future drought or disease.
In a business or commercial setting, a Japanese garden motif, whether for the entire campus or just a courtyard, increases the productivity of those who work there by providing a place designed to help people refresh and revitalize.
Interestingly, a major theme and design principle in Japanese gardens and landscapes has to do with an emphasis on asymmetry and the use of odd numbered components (usually occurring in groupings of threes and fives). This comes from Taoist and Zen influences.
Cleaning up your lawn, gutters and around your home can be a major job when a significant storm blows through your neighborhood. We can handle that kind of cleanup quickly and efficiently for a reasonable price.
Stone labyrinths are common in coastal communities along the Baltic Sea, some of which date back to the thirteenth century. Some folklorists believe that they were built by fisherman for navigation purposes, or to trap evil spirits and trolls.
