Blog

How to Achieve a Mediterranean Style in Your Yard

Mediterranean landscapes are a delight for the senses. They are characterized by soft colors, gravel walkways, and plantings with fragrant scents. Since Mediterranean gardens are traditionally drought-tolerant, this look works well for homes in the Tucson area. Pergolas Pergolas are decorative structures covered by fragrant, climbing plants that offer plenty of shade. Place patio furniture […]

County Wicklow’s Powerscourt Gardens

The lovely Powerscourt Gardens are part of Powerscourt Estate in County Wicklow, Ireland. The estate itself has been voted in the Top 10 Houses in the World by Lonely Planet, and the gardens have been voted the third best Garden in the World by National Geographic. One visit to this popular destination and you’ll understand […]

England’s Stourhead Landscape Garden

Stourhead is one of the most famous examples of the English landscape garden. It’s a 2,650-acre estate located at the River Stour in Wiltshire, England. The gardens were completed in the 1740s and were widely described as being a work of art. History of Stourhead The Stourhead estate was originally home to the Stourton family. […]

Caring for Your Synthetic Lawn

Synthetic lawns are particularly popular in the parts of the U.S. that don’t see regular rainfall year-round, like Arizona. They are eco-friendly, and they look as beautiful as a natural lawn. A synthetic lawn will stay gorgeously green without watering or fertilizing, and there’s no need to apply chemical weed killers. Although artificial grass requires […]

Visiting Sansoucci Park

Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, built the grand Sansoucci Palace during the mid-18th century. Located in Potsdam, Germany, it served as a retreat away from the pressures of public life in Berlin. The beautiful grounds surrounding the palace, Sansoucci Park, have become world-renowned for exquisite views and lavish landscaping. Today, over one million visitors […]