Zen gardening, also called rock gardening, is a unique form of landscaping that originated in Japan during the Heian Period, beginning in the late 700s. This type of landscape design uses the specific placement of rocks amidst other landscaping features, such as plants, water features,...
Water features add appealing contrast to the desert beauty of Tucson. These popular landscape design features are sought after not only for their looks, but for the relaxing sounds and atmosphere they create as well. Installing a water feature in your yard is an easy...
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...
