6 Principles of Landscape Design
Elements and Principles of Landscape Design Creating a striking, well-balanced landscape design can be a challenge with exciting solutions and unexpected pitfalls. Whether you are starting from scratch, or adding elements to an existing landscape, a little industry insight can take you from good to great. What are the Principles of Landscape Design? Principles of […]
Outdoor Living
By Rebecca French Smith, Missouri Life Magazine One of the largest trends in landscaping in recent years, and still growing, is outdoor living spaces. The idea of extending the square footage of your home and enjoying nature while keeping indoor comforts like furniture, lighting, and technology is appealing to many. This trend includes aspects like […]
Plant of the Week: Lilac Tree
Lilac Tree: Tree Hardiness Zones: 3-7 Exposure: Full Sun for maximum bloom production Average Size: 15-20′ tall and wide Foliage: Large, fragrant white summer clusters Bloom: Broad, deep green leaves that turn deep yellow in the fall Pests/Problems: No serious issues Resistant to: Salt and Drought Varieties: Ivory Silk, Peking, Beijing Golf Notes: Barks has peeling […]
Creating a Landscape Plan in 3 Phases
Creating a Landscape Plan in 3 Phases Creating a new landscape plan for an outdoor space at your home can be exciting. Whether it is a planting bed to add some variety and color to your home, or a new patio for entertainment and relaxing, all outdoor creations can bring joy. At the same time, […]
Plant of the Week: False Indigo
False Indigo: Perennial Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade Average Size: 3-4′ tall and wide Foliage: Deciduous bluish-green trifoliate round leaves Bloom: Various colors come out in late spring on long racemes Pests/Problems: No serious issues Resistant to: Deer, Rabbits, and Drought Varieties: Native: Native False Indigo has blue blooms Cultivars: -Moonlight: light […]
Plant of the Week: Summer Crush Hydrangea
Hydrangea ‘Summer Crush’: Shrub Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Partial Shade — Can handle morning sun. Average Size: 2-3′ tall and 2-3′ wide Foliage: Deep Green, Deciduous Bloom: Round raspberry red summer blooms. Will retain color unless soil acidifier is applied to get a blue/purple color. Pests/Problems: Deer, Leaf Spot, Uses: Great for any landscape due to […]
Wire Baskets: Why We Leave Them Intact
We are often asked questions about various tree related issues. One common question that is asked is; should wire baskets be removed from trees at planting? We actually depend on wire baskets because they provide the best system of handling, planting, and establishing newly planted trees while keeping a high quality, tight root system. Wire […]
Plant with a Purpose: Trees
Landscaping trees are key part of any outdoor space. When utilized correctly, your tree plantings can be one of your landscape’s biggest assets. The value of a well thought out tree planting can go beyond simply looking nice. As a landscape designer, I first determine the purpose of the tree before picking which specific tree […]