Tag: groundcovers

Business

Planting between the lines: Utilizing space between pavers

Adding plants in between pavers can help soften hard lines and add a lush, living element to the hardscape’s design, so keep the following tips in mind when exploring filler plant options and designs.

February 6, 2018

Business

Remind clients: Landscapes can lower their energy bills

Money doesn’t grow on trees, but, when placed strategically, trees can save your clients money by lowering their energy bills. Click to read more.

July 6, 2016

Design-Build

Native plants add beauty, hardiness, local feel to landscapes

Native plants are experiencing a surge in popularity. But what does “native” really mean? “There’s a lot of confusion about the term,” says Andrea DeLong-Amaya, director of horticulture at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin. “In shorthand, it’s a plant that occurs where it evolved, without human intervention.” Native […]

July 22, 2015

Design-Build

Succulents Making Strong Comeback in Landscaping

Your grandmother was on to something: If you remember Hens and Chicks, those easy-care, rosette-shaped succulents from her backyard garden, you’re in for a surprise.

November 4, 2014

Business

Groundcovers Can Replace Sod

While the Southwest Florida Water Management District is encouraging residents to skip a week of irrigation during the winter months, some area residents are taking it a step further. Some residents select ornamental groundcovers that require virtually no watering.

January 28, 2013

Design-Build

From the Ground Up

You already know groundcovers are problem-solvers. They retain moisture and control erosion. They provide habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. And they’re tough as nails. “Once established, many groundcovers crowd out weeds and are relatively low-maintenance,” says Jeff Gibson, landscape business manager with Ball Horticultural Company. “They’re also generally pest- and disease-resistant.”

September 1, 2012