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Gardening and Landscaping

Quick gardening tips:

  1. Create a focal point
    1. Color Change
    2. Statues
    3. Bird Baths
    4. Lawn Ornaments
    5. Greater height
    6. Stand-out / Interesting plant
  2. Keep unity and practice repetition
    1. Consistent theme
    2. Vary colors, textures, etc
    3. Repeat specific plants throughout
    4. Avoid abrupt transitions
  3. Keep it interesting
    1. Do you want to attract bees or butterflies
    2. Do you have blooms throughout the seasons
    3. Does your garden reflect your personality
    4. Is it pleasing to the eye
  4. Always call your local gas and electric company when you dig

 

 

 


Gardening 101

To have a beautiful garden, you must first understand the plants that flourish in your state. Next, you will want to know your specific style of gardening. There are many different styles, from those who want to plant and arrange just once and have very low maintenance, those who are planting seeds for a child's project in school and wouldn't mind to see if they could actually grow something, and those who garden daily as a hobby.