HortTechnology recently released a study about the benefits of office plants and giving employees access to natural/green space. The study produced well-supported conclusions about the healing power of plants, and show a strong correlation between time spent with plants and employee/volunteer health. Continue reading
Whether you’re a first-year landscaper or you’ve been doing it for decades, discovering new ways to keep your landscape efficient, sustainable, and beautiful is much of the fun. But part of that means knowing how to recognize and avoid common mistakes. Here are five of the most frequent landscaping mistakes we see. Continue reading
If you maintain a landscape as part of your business, chances are good you’ll need to deal with irrigation. Properties that range from sprawling office parks to small storefronts can have irrigation issues; if you don’t know what to look for, these issues can do major damage before you even know what happened. Continue reading
Being outdoors provides many health benefits, so making your office landscape more beautiful and functional—and encouraging employees to get outside a few times a day—can actually boost morale. It’s also a great way to attract prospective employees. Continue reading
Watering your plants the right way is one of the best things you can do to keep your landscape lush and healthy—but it’s a little more complicated than turning on the sprinkler every few days. Weather, plant types, soil conditions, the time of year, and other factors can influence how and when you should be watering. Continue reading
If you’re looking for a fun and easy project this spring, you might consider making a few rain barrels. These large containers collect water from your downspouts, which you can use for lots of different purposes like watering your lawn, giving your flowers and shrubs a drink, scrubbing your deck, or washing your car. Continue reading
Creating a compost pile is a simple, rewarding activity that can lead to more beautiful flowers, bigger vegetables, and a greener lawn—but you have to do it the right way for the best results. Fortunately, composting is inexpensive and doesn’t take too much time, so we wanted to give you a few tips on how to get started. Continue reading
This is one of our favorite times of year because we get the chance to put together some truly stunning outdoor flower arrangements. Here are a few tips you can use to create your own stunning arrangements this spring, and to keep your flowering plants looking great all year long. Continue reading
Arbor Day might not be the most popular holiday on the calendar, but it’s one of our favorites—and we think it’s a special day that deserves more attention. Check out our listing of events happening around Indianapolis, and consider planting a few trees on April 27th to help us celebrate. Continue reading
If you’re looking for a fun outdoor project this spring, planting and taking care of an eco-friendly garden is a great choice. It’s a fulfilling activity that helps you enjoy nature while staying mindful about your environmental impact, and it’s an ideal way to add beauty to your property. Continue reading
