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Total Plant Health Care (TPHC)

Total Plant Health Care (TPHC)

by Dan Eskelson on May 3, 2012

Total Plant Health Care (TPHC) is a holistic approach to the cultural, environmental and human inputs to which our plants are subject. Understanding the interdependence of these inputs is of primary importance to the success of the landscape. Continue reading →

Landscape Designer vs a Landscape Contractor - Part 2

Landscape Designer vs a Landscape Contractor - Part 2

by Guest Post on May 2, 2012

The most important quality for a landscape designer is “qualification.” Not whether the person is a “designer” or a “landscaper” or a “gardener” but pure and simple qualification built on education, experience and ability. Continue reading →

Landscape Designer vs. a Landscape Contractor - Part 1

Landscape Designer vs. a Landscape Contractor - Part 1

by Guest Post on May 2, 2012

Whether you have a small backyard or an acre estate, the right landscape plan can create an outdoor masterpiece. Starting with a professional landscape design enables homeowners to begin their project right, whether they do all the work themselves or hire a professional. Continue reading →

Balance in Landscape Design

Balance in Landscape Design

by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012

Balance is necessary for the landscape to provide stability in the visual perception of the site; in other words, a harmonious or satisfying arrangement of the parts of the landscape is necessary for an attractive garden. Visual stability is achieved by understanding the visual weight of our landscape elements. Continue reading →

Planning for Spring

Planning for Spring

by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012

Somewhere in these short daylight hours, hiding perhaps behind the coming storm is a seed destined to become the fruit of a new garden season. This is the time of year we should all take stock of the previous season's growth, measuring the results with our expectations for plants and projects. Continue reading →

Landscaping for Energy Efficiency

Landscaping for Energy Efficiency

by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012

The proper placement of trees and shrubs around a home will have a significant impact on the energy required to heat and cool the structure. The few simple strategies outlined below will not only increase the property value of your home, but also decrease energy costs. Continue reading →

Do It Yourself or Hire a Landscape Professional?

Do It Yourself or Hire a Landscape Professional?

by Guest Post on May 2, 2012

If you're a prime candidate for creating and installing your own landscape, gather all the knowledge you can, understand the processes and relationships between them, plan well, and then work hard and HAVE FUN! Landscaping is one of the most satisfying of all home improvements - the initial changes to your home are extremely satisfying. Continue reading →

Plan Twice, Plant Once

Plan Twice, Plant Once

by Dan Eskelson on May 2, 2012

Resist the temptation to order the "new and improved" shrub or "best tasting" vegetable seed until you have thoroughly evaluated plans for your new or renovated gardens. Create an entire plan first, based on sound design principles, before you invest in the individual elements of your landscape. Continue reading →

Lawn Irrigation

Lawn Irrigation

by Amazines on May 1, 2012

Homeowners have a choice of two different types of sprinkler-heads when deciding what is best for their yard. The spray and rotor head can both be used for watering a lawn, but there are differences in the way the water sprays. A spray head is usually used on flat, small plots of land. Continue reading →

The Natural Landscape

The Natural Landscape

by Dan Eskelson on May 1, 2012

Common buzzwords these days are "natural", "organic", "environmentally responsible", "ecology" and other terms relating to how we tend to our environments. In the garden and landscape field, much has been written in recent years concerning our role as stewards of the land. Continue reading →

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