How And Where Should Society Garlic Be Used?
Society garlic is a blooming perennial plant with greenish-gray leaves and lilac flowers. They are a delicate eye-appealing addition to any landscaping growing only @ 2′. We don’t recommend planting them close to your front door because they are said to have an offensive odor to them. They are great plants for borders or landscape […]
What A Landscape Hedge Says About A Commercial Property
Have you ever sat next to a person that looks sloppy? Their hair is a mess, their clothes are wrinkled and mismatched and they just don’t look like they care about their appearance. I often wonder what the rest of their world looks like if they are comfortable presenting themselves in public as a mess. […]
Durable Indoor Plants
Having indoor plants has always been a desire of mine. Not only do they look beautiful, they also improve indoor air quality. However, my lack of “green thumb” proves to be dangerous for any plant that would dare be brought through my doors. I eagerly volunteer to watch my friends dogs but adamantly refuse […]
Maintaining Landscape Hedges
Landscape hedges are installed to create a border or barrier to part of a property. They can provide privacy, protection and beauty if properly installed and maintained. Planting Hedges Correctly From The Beginning The first step toward having a functional and good looking landscape hedge is proper installation. Landscape installation is not a forte of […]
The Benefits Of An Automatic Sprinkler System
R & R Sprinkler and Landscape is a professionally licensed and insured contractor installing irrigation systems. But, what is irrigation? Wikipedia defines irrigation as: Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the land or soil. It is used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops, maintenance of landscapes, and revegetation of disturbed soils in dry areas and during […]
Preparing For A Vegetable Garden In Southwest Florida In Late Summer
Late summer is a great time to think about starting a vegetable garden in Southwest Florida. There are certain preparations you need to make before you start the planting process. Site Selection For Planting A SW Florida Vegetable Garden If you planted a garden last year, consider moving this year’s garden to a different plot […]
Landscape Design – Mediterranean, Tuscan, Spanish or Southwestern
This is a wide range of design styles that vary greatly in detail but share some common landscape design elements. Design Accents for Mediterranean, Tuscan, Spanish or Southwestern Landscape Design The most prominent design element in these types of landscape design are clay and terracotta pieces with bright blue accents. These pieces could be decorative walls, pots, […]
Landscape Design – Tropical and Coastal
Tropical and coastal landscape design is our favorite and most administered of all of the landscape designs used in Southwest Florida. Landscaping Materials Used in Tropical and Coastal Landscape Design Palm trees, palm trees and more palm trees! There is not a tropical or coastal landscape design that doesn’t use various combinations of palm trees. […]
Landscape Design – Farmhouse, Country and Rustic
Farmhouse, country and rustic landscape design have many common characteristics that help us lump them into this landscape category. The Style of Country and Rustic Landscaping Rustic and country landscape design is much fussier and natural than most of the other types of landscape design. Even if you don’t live in a rural area, designing […]
Landscape Design – Victorian, English, French and Colonial
While there are many differences in the landscape style of Victorian, English, French and Colonial designs, they share many similarities. A successful landscape design for these styles involves incorporating the balance of being elaborate along with the art of being structured so that the landscaping looks intentional and not messy. Landscaping Elements in Victorian, English, French […]
