Tag: edible gardening

Business

‘Tis the season: Picking out some cool-season vegetables

Edible gardening has gained popularity across the nation over the past few years, and if your customers have expressed an interest in it, a good place to begin is by telling them all about their cool-season vegetable options. Cool-season vegetables will grow best when the temperatures are averaging around 15 degrees cooler than what’s needed […]

December 12, 2019

Business

Contain yourself: Gearing up for fall with container garden ideas

Container gardens can be an excellent addition to your customer’s landscape, especially with the arrival of fall. Whether it’s working in a few fall edibles, succulents or traditional seasonal options, and there are numerous designs you can implement to ensure customers have a variety to choose from. Take a look at a few fantastic fall […]

October 9, 2019

Business

Reaching new heights: Creating more height and depth in the landscape

From raised garden beds and sunken patios to vertical gardens and built-in planters, find out how to add height and depth to landscapes on Total Landscape Care.

April 22, 2019

Business

What’s trending: Understanding urban farming

Landscaping customers, in highly populated areas, have gained interest in edible gardening. Thanks to urban farming these areas are able to join this new trend.

July 31, 2018

Business

Pittsburgh-based botanical garden adds vertical garden display for visitors

The conservatory was founded in 1893 and has served as a leader in sustainability, conservation and green building design among public gardens. Details here!

October 30, 2017

Business

Designing for the elderly: How to make gardening still a delight in retirement

Baby boomers are fond of their gardening but face a challenge as they age: the work is too much for them. It's an area where you can help.

October 10, 2017

Business

Preparing for the unknown: How to create a survival garden

Look at a few suggestions on how your customers can get the most out of survival gardens, whether they are used for their intended purpose of survival or not.

October 10, 2017

Business

Celebrate the year of the Brassica with various edibles

It’s best to plant Brassica crops in the early spring or fall. Overall, they are easy to grow and can be purchased as seeds or plants. Details here!

August 8, 2017

Design-Build

Cooking up creative dishes with kitchen gardens

The overarching theme for kitchen gardens is to encourage customers to treat the plants like a kitchen. Read more here at Total Landscape Care!

July 11, 2017

Business

Gardening: The trend that’s back in the mainstream

Talk to your customers about what goes into garden maintenance and the benefits that accompany it. You may find they have an interest in the world of gardening.

July 11, 2017

Business

A look at the many benefits of raised garden beds

Raised garden beds can be attractive features in a client's garden that produces a bounty of edible plants. Read more here at Total Landscape Care!

May 31, 2017

Business

ASLA survey predicts trends for connectivity and sustainability

The ASLA has conducted its 2017 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey and internet connectivity entered the top ten project types for consumers.

March 8, 2017