Gardening And More

  Photo from Pexels Tips for Launching a Successful Landscaping Business of Your Very Own You’ve mowed your last lawn for someone else. You’ve thought through your favorite parts of the job—the symmetry of hedges, the art of design, the satisfaction of clean lines and sharp tools. Now you're ready to go all in. Launching a landscaping business isn't just about working outdoors—it’s about building a service people trust. You’ll need structure, rhythm, and real awareness of what works locally. The good news? If you love working with your hands and solving physical problems creatively, you already have the backbone. Here’s how to layer in the rest. Market Research & Validation The demand for landscaping varies wildly depending on climate, economy, and neighborhood psychology. You can't just guess what clients want. Digging into local demand helps you build services that fit where you are. Maybe your area leans toward native plant design, or there's an uptick...

Did you know there are health benefits to having fresh cut flowers in your home or office? Let’s explore the wonderful benefits of having fresh cut flowers in your garden, home, or office. The benefits are easily obtainable and can be created in your garden. There are a wide range of annuals, perennials, bulbs, tropicals, groundcovers, shrubs, and trees that can be used as fresh cut flowers and floral greens. A fresh cut flower garden does not necessarily mean only flowering plants; there are non-flowering trees, shrubs, and groundcovers make an excellent addition for fresh greens in your flower arrangement. There are several flowering shrubs and trees that can be used as fresh cut flowers indoors. Depending on your USDA planting zone you may be lucky enough to enjoy a year-round cutting garden.  Strelitzia nicolai - White Bird of Paradise Some of the plants that are suggested in the newsletter you may already have planted in your garden, and a cutting garden does not necessarily h...