Trend Report: 2019
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 mental health and performance. Spending […]
Landscaping 101: Planting for Pollinators
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 up by miles of monoculture […]
Landscaping 101: Colorful Perennial Shade Gardens
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 with foliage textures and contrasting […]
From the Potting Bench: Our favorites from J Schwanke’s design seminars
Hosting J Schwanke for design seminars is one of the highlights of our holiday season. He is full of great ideas to bring life and warmth into our homes during the winter. We’ve captured a few of our favorites from his seminars this year. If you’d like help recreating any of these styles for your […]
