by Perla Irish | Apr 18, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
The Dance of the Elements Elements are simply the individual things that you put into your landscape, the “stuff” that your landscape is made of. They are the materials that the artist uses to make the creation. They can be hard elements, for example,...
by Perla Irish | Apr 5, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
Landscaping is a form of art, and art is about composition. So what exactly is composition? It is the combining of various elements and characteristics to produce an end result that is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Composition is about putting things...
by Perla Irish | Mar 17, 2023 | Landscaping, Lawn & Garden
Creating an Asian garden in our colder North American climates shouldn’t be a frightening task. All you have to do is remember what you are trying to accomplish in your garden space; the same sense of place that a garden in Japan also evokes. True, not every aspect of...
by Perla Irish | Mar 14, 2023 | Gardening, Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
Most homeowners and gardeners living in cold climates know from experience the degree of damage northern winters can inflict on their lawns, trees, and gardens. What many are not aware of, however, is that much of this damage can be avoided by taking just a few simple...
by Perla Irish | Aug 20, 2022 | Lawn & Garden, Lawn Care
Identify garden weeds by leaf shape, flower, and growth habits. Garden weeds are aggressive growers and take up great amounts of nutrients and water from the soil. This leaves other desirable garden plants weakened and nutrient-deficient. Learn how to identify garden...
