by Ninja Lawns | May 19, 2015 | General Ideas, Landscaping
The answer is… …sometimes. Although it has the potential to be a beauiful, spreading groundcover with sweet-smelling blooms, it is also worth keeping an eye on. Unattended, or planted too near an upward structure, like a tree or porch post, confederate...
by Ninja Lawns | May 18, 2015 | General Ideas
If you are like me, you are a pet owner AND a plant lover, and sometimes, those two worlds collide–oftentimes with a nasty shock when you walk outside and find your newly planted geranium torn to bits, and your puppy with an upset tummy! Three easy ways to enjoy...
by Ninja Lawns | May 4, 2015 | About Ninja Lawns, General Ideas
In addition to respect for people comes respect for the environment. There must be, on the part of any landscape business, a commitment to a balanced view of eco-friendliness, along with an awareness of the effects of chemicals and equipment in proximity to children,...
by Ninja Lawns | Apr 29, 2015 | Bedding Plants, Gardening, General Ideas, Landscaping
Horticulturists have mixed views on Asiatic Jasmine. Is it invasive? Is it a beautiful groundcover when controlled? The answer is yes to both. While this member of the Jasmine family is known for being a hardy, low-lying ground cover, it is also aggressive and fast...
by Ninja Lawns | Apr 23, 2015 | General Ideas
English Ivy was brought to this country mainly for ornamental purposes many years ago. Today, this once-decorative species has developed a rather nasty habit of spreading quickly, and with deadly consequences. Ivy grows by sending runners out from the seedlings, which...
by Ninja Lawns | Feb 16, 2015 | Activities, Family, General Ideas, Indoors, Outdoors, Winter
Sporting events have an uncanny way of either dividing a crowd or uniting it. Try to use the opportunities in the winter to engage in sporting events as a way to fellowship with other families, even those who you might be rooting against! Hey, a little friendly...
