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Welcome to our landscaping blog where we provide tips and ideas to create a beautiful outdoor space. Our team of experts has years of experience in the industry and we are passionate about designing functional and visually appealing landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned landscaper or a beginner, our blog has something for everyone. Read more to learn about landscaping tips and topics!
Baptisia australis ~ Blue Wild Indigo
Photo credit: Prairie Moon Nursery 1 gallon size $14.00 Blue Wild Indigo has masses of beautiful spikes of indigo pea-like flowers from mid spring to early summer and are excellent for cutting. Its round leaves are lime green in spring and turn olive green...
Fava Bean Leaf and Pea Shoot Salad
Serves Four5 cups loosely packed, mixed fava bean and pea leaves, tender tips onlyFor the Lemon Vinaigrette 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 Tablespoon cream Pinch of saltPinch of sugar 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Make the vinaigrette: Shake the lemon juice,...
Quebecita
Makes One Drink3 ounces (6 Tablespoons) good tequila1 lemon freshly squeezed1/2 ounce (1 Tablespoon) maple syrup Shake in a martini shaker with lots of ice. Strain and pour into a coupe. It will be deep golden and match the twilight.
Rocky Mountain Planter’s Kit
https://youtu.be/MYlxE7uUgm0 $68.25 per 5 gallon bucket Rocky Mountain Planter's KitDownload
Phlox ‘Strawberries and Cream’
Phlox 'Strawberries and Cream' Single plant $5.00 USD Flat of 10 $47.00 USD
Project Spotlight: Tiny Yards, Big Solutions
Beaverdale homes are known for their charm and their yards are no exception. As I stepped foot in this backyard last spring, I was in love with this quaint and cozy space. The yard had some great features with its charming garden shed, patio spaces, and whimsical art....
Urban Apples
Order yours today for May pick-up! 'Tangy Green' Urban Apple2-3' Wide & 8-12' TallFull Size FruitZone 4-6Ripens Mid-SeptemberPollinates well with 'Blushing Delight' Urban AppleLime Green FruitTangy & Crisp 'Blushing Delight' Urban Apple2-3' Wide & 8-12'...
Forcing Spring Branches
Flowering QuincePhoto by: Plant Life Designs at Plant Life Designs Speed up spring by bringing flowering branches indoors! Quince, forsythia, cherry, almond, crabapple, redbud, magnolia and pussy willow are all excellent plants for forcing branches indoors. Follow...
Smelling Good
3 Ways To Maximize Fragrance In The Garden 'Rosa At Last'Photo by: Midwest Groundcovers Site fragrant plants close to your home, outdoor living space, or near a window you like to open during warmer temps. Site fragrant plants next to a south-facing wall as the...
Turning Points
Photo taken by Plant Life Designs at a park in Brooklyn, New York When two or more paths come together, using different stone patterns can signify a change. We often call these "turning points" in design. These can be places to pause and look around at your...