Creating beautiful spaces is often what drives people to start their landscaping experience. As we grow and cultivate our connection with nature, we start to recognize the value of landscapes not just for their aesthetic qualities, but also for the function as a part of the natural world. There is...
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Shrubs 3 feet or shorterHoneysuckle, Kodiac BlackThis Honeysuckle shrub is compact and deciduous. Mostly native to moist rocky areas, honeysuckle can show up in many environments. It provides pale yellow flowers during the summer in clusters preceding its fruit. It has a proper yellow-red fall color. The Kodiak Black cultivar...
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Spruce, Norway Gold DriftLime green new growth turns golden when exposed to the sun. Trained on a stake to show cascading branches. Naturally forms a groundcover. 12-15 feet tall, 2 feet wide.Spruce, Engelmann Brush’s LaceWeeping, blue-green variety. 6-10 feet tall, 4 feet wide.Spruce, Colorado AvatarAvatar is a striking powder-blue selection...
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A secluded retreat at East Campus in LincolnReconnecting with the Natural WorldStep 1: Disconnect Take back your yard: it's not about the neighbors anymore. It's about creating a restorative outdoor retreat to find a little peace. There are countless studies about the connection between connecting to the natural world and...
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The Emerald Ash Borer has officially been discovered in Lincoln which means there are about 14,000 public trees and 40,000-50,000 trees on private property that will need to be evaluated and treated or removed. To help you make the best choices for your property, here is a collection of resources...
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Growing plants on the Great Plains can be tough. Extreme temperatures in the summer are hard on landscapes, and severe drought cycles are a normal part of life here. Follow these guidelines to help protect your investments and create a beautiful, thriving landscape. Remember this is a place to start,...
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The Monarch, one of our favorite backyard visitors, is disappearing. Their habitat ranges the 3,000 miles they travel on their annual migration from their winter home in Mexico up to Canada. They need a steady supply of blooming plants to fuel their long journey, access to which has been broken...
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Plant in mid-April when the ground temperatures reach about 45 degrees. Choose a sunny area with good drainage, and mix compost into the soil. Use a wide edging to contain runners into their designated area. Plant a June-bearing variety for a big harvest early in the season, or ever-bearing for...
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We love big, old, beautiful shade trees. Nothing beats the dappled shade they throw on cool pathways in the heat of the summer. Gardeners often find it a challenge to landscape under big trees when they’re used to sun-drenched gardens filled with flowers. The trick to shade gardens is playing...
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Planting & CarePlant in the fall after the first frost, or as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. Break bulbs apart into individual cloves and let them sit for a few days in their papery husks before planting. Plant cloves 2 inches deep and 4 inches...
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