Tag: edible landscape

Business

Five trends landscapers can expect to see in 2017

After talking to landscape designers and landscaping companies, here are five landscaping trends to watch for this year. Read more on Total Landscape Care!

January 23, 2017

Business

Edible landscapes’ popularity argues for broadening skills

It seems clear that edible landscaping is more than a passing trend, so landscape contractors may want to do a little homework on the practice. Why take a pass when a client asks about adding a vegetable garden next to the area where you’ve installed a flower garden? It’s certainly reasonable to expect the skills […]

July 7, 2015

Business

Branch out with trees for an edible landscape

When planting a new tree this spring, think beyond shade, privacy and ornamental value. Nut and fruit trees can provide all of those as well as great-tasting food. You may not think of Utah as a nut-growing state, but several species of hazelnuts and almonds grow well in our high-dessert climate and are suited to the home garden in terms of their size and productivity.

April 16, 2013

Business

Native Neighborhood

“Xeriscaping is increasing through our neighborhood like a slow-moving wave,” according to Lionel Johnstone of Sunset Palisades development in Shell Beach.

January 11, 2013

Design-Build

Plant Trends You Can Grow With

New choices that meet the needs now—and in the future. These top picks among plant offerings will enhance your reputation as an expert in sustainable landscape practices. Buzzwords you’ll hear more and more regarding plant choices: low-maintenance, downsizing, drought-tolerant and edible landscape. We interviewed leading growers and landscape pros to gather top picks among new plant offerings you can use to update your designs and bedding selections and enhance your reputation as an expert in smart investment and sustainable landscape practices.

October 8, 2011