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Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden: The Pride of South Africa

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 botanical garden with the ethos of preserving the nation’s flora, though others have since followed this model. […]

Butchart Gardens: A Blaze of Color in British Columbia

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 lie. The gardens are a National Historic Site of Canada, […]

Shalimar Bagh: The Most Beautiful Public Park on Earth

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 Jahan. It is considered the peak of Mughal horticulture, and […]

The Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting

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 high water bills in the harsh desert landscape. Even if […]

The History of Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.

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 commercial clients throughout Southern Arizona. As you seek a landscaping […]