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Monday
Mar242008

:::Canada Blooms:::

Canada Blooms (arguably Canada's Largest and most prestigious Garden Show) was held last weekend in Toronto.  While I did not go this year, I visited their photo gallery and decided to post some here for you to see.  It seems (from the gallery anyway) that Living Walls are en vogue this season.  Or is it something easy for vendors to display in an indoor arena?  34 070307_123   070307_274

If I were to design an indoor space where air quality was a concern ( ie old office buildings)  This would be functional and a great conversation piece.  Not to mention afforable! Outside in Newfoundland could be done with a bit more planning (and shelter!)

I searched around the Canada Blooms site to give credit to the Designers and Photographers but no credits were given.  For More information about the 2008 Canada Blooms, click here

Wednesday
Mar192008

::Landscape and Garden Show::

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Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting their 6th Landscape and Garden Show at the Glacier, Mount Pearl, April 26-27.

I am pleased to annouce that I will be partnering with Award winning Bowering Ponds and Gardens at the show!   Our Display will surely catch and eye or two!Logo

Tuesday
Mar182008

::2008 Top 3 Tree Picks::

Cornus kousa var. chinensis.  Chinese Pagoda Dogwood

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Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' Weeping Nootka False Cypress

 

Last but not least:

Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumac (very showy in the fall and has a spreading tendancy)

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These are my choices for 2008. They are specimen trees and have special needs. If you have any questions about these trees email me.

Thursday
Mar062008

::Informal Design Lesson::Plant in Groups of Three::

Think about planting in threes and in creating natural shapes. One plant by itself looks lonely, unless it's a specimen plant. More than three is okay if you want a "drift" look in a large space. But for the average space, groups of three work best. Think about texture, color, how the plants might complement each other. Tall plants go at the back of the border, working down to smaller plants in front. When deciding on an area to plant, think of curved edges rather than thinking in straight lines. Generally, only formal gardens utilize straight lines well. A natural curve always adds warmth and appeal to a garden.

Friday
Feb292008

:::Prune Japanese Maples:::

Prune Japanese maples in winter, while they are dormant, removing any dead or damaged branches. They adapt well to pruning and are easily thinned and sculpted to accentuate their graceful shape. You may prune further to control the size, or create the shape which suits your landscape needs.

Fertilize in spring with 10-10-10 (slow release) around the dripline of the tree ( the dripline is usually the canopy of the tree measured down to the ground) Make sure you water thoroughly after fertilizing!