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The Haunting History of Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees

If you’ve been on social media these past years, you are no stranger to this lifestyle “it” plant. In the wild, Ficus lyrata is known as a banyan fig tree. These trees have a unique, yet haunting growth habit known as epiphyte. Learn more in this blog!

Trending in 2020: Pink Plants

When you think of plants, shades of lush green leaves come to mind. However, there’s a new trend sweeping through the homes and gardens in America - pink plants!

The Best Plants for Creating a Japanese Garden

Historically, Zen Gardens were created to provide peace in times of war and strife. With all that’s going on in the world, it’s important to take time and create space for solitude, reflection, and relaxation. You can achieve this spiritual haven in your own backyard with elements including water, rocks, and plants.

Best Early Spring Flowers for your Landscape

The days are getting longer. Buds swell on once dormant branches. Green crocus sprouts rise from the earth as if to greet the sun making its way back to the northern hemisphere. Looking out your window into the late winter garden, you can tell it's still brisk outside, but as your eyes scan across the yard you feel the anticipation with the first signs of spring. Upon us now are the times where we daydream about the season to come at the first signs of spring.

In the days and weeks just ahead your garden plants will awaken from the long winter sleep, and a new season will be upon us. One of the most beautiful things about nature is its rhythm and harmony if you paying attention. Where for every season, there are plants that are at their peak interest and on full display. And for every plant, there is a season" when they are in their prime, and help to define the garden over time.

Growing Shade

As our population surges, our suburbs, which once were a place of rolling green hills, beautiful trees, and landscaped gardens are being squeezed and condensed into more and more concrete, asphalt, brick mortar and stone. As land is becoming scarce, our trees and green spaces are being reduced to make room for urban sprawl creating heat islands. So how do we mitigate these effects? One solution is to plant trees and grow shade.