Over the last couple of weeks, I've talked about the importance of developing a landscape plan and the elements of a landscape. This week I'm going to share information about the principles of design.
In last week's column, I talked about the importance of having a landscape design plan when building a new home or updating the look of your current residence. Today's column is geared toward the elements of your design plan.
Whether you're building a new home or simply want to spruce up the current landscape, it's important to get a plan in place. The landscape is more than plants – it's also landforms and man- made structures. Fences, garden bed borders and lighting are just as important as the trees, shrubs and turf.
High temperatures have arrived, and the weather professionals are indicating it may stay that way for a while. While succulents can thrive in this hot weather, it's vital for gardeners to use the proper precautions when working outside in the heat.
As Smart Irrigation Month ends, some homeowners across the state may have decided their landscape would benefit from the installation of an irrigation system. Before reaching out to your neighbor for help with this process, keep in mind an irrigation system is an investment in the property and should be installed by professionals.
Some people don't realize how technology can be involved when irrigating a home landscape, especially if they irrigate with a sprinkler hooked to a water hose.
Compost is a term that's used liberally in the gardening world, but what exactly is it? Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as a plant fertilizer, as well as to improve soil's physical, chemical and biological properties.
Pollinator numbers have been declining over the past several years so it's important to raise awareness of the role pollinators play in gardening and what can be done to protect them.
