The Keukenhof, or “kitchen garden”, is often regarded as the Garden of Europe. It is the second largest flower garden in the world after Dubai Miracle Garden, and it features about 7 million bulbs, which are planted annually in the 32 hectare park. In the...
[caption id="attachment_2936" align="alignleft" width="550"] Image by Andrew Massyn[/caption] Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is a unique botanical garden in Cape Town, South Africa showcasing five of the six distinctive biomes in the region—including savanna, fynbos, and karoo. When the garden was founded in 1913, it became the only...
The Butchart Gardens of Brentwood Bay, British Columbia showcase several distinctive floral displays that attract nearly one million visitors each year. The gardens were built on the property of Robert Pim Butchart and his wife, Jennie, who owned a limestone quarry where the gardens now...
Shalimar Bagh is a garden that is arguably one of the most beautiful public parks in the world, and undoubtedly one of the oldest and most cherished. Shalimar Bagh dates back to 1619 when it was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur...
Anyone living in Tucson knows that rain does not come often in the southwest, but when it rains, it pours. During these times of winter storms and monsoons, homeowners and businesses may take advantage of the downpour with rainwater harvesting systems that can reduce your...
Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc. has been serving the Tucson area for 30 years with a history of organic growth through customer demand and client referrals. From humble beginnings, Santa Rita Landscaping has grown to become a leader in landscape construction with custom residential, homebuilder, and...
Your small backyard may not be able to accommodate an in-ground swimming pool or an expansive deck, but there are plenty of ways to utilize this space for entertaining. From strategically placing your outdoor seating to adding small platform steps, there are subtle ways to...
Whether your yard simply needs new plantings or is in need of a completely new landscape design, it can be overwhelming to make landscape design choices. A great way to begin your landscape designing is by making a list of how you want to use...
Succulents contain thickened, fleshy structures for retaining water, making them perfect for desert landscapes. In addition, succulents come in a variety of colors, including blue-green, pink, yellow, and red. They can also be found with rounded leaves or needlelike spiky leaves, so homeowners have many...
Installing an outdoor fireplace is a great way to ensure that the time you spend outside of your home is as enjoyable as the time spent indoors. Outdoor fireplaces are small, enclosed areas housing an open fire. No matter the size of your property, you...
