by Ninja Lawns | Aug 20, 2015 | Autumn, Get Outside, Landscaping, Summer
Just wanted to offer a quick reminder to all of you gardeners and flower-lovers out there, especially now as summer is winding down and fall is coming! It’s so tempting sometimes to just “clean up” all of the plants that seem to be spent, and get...
by Ninja Lawns | Aug 18, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Springtime, Summer, Winter
We love incorporating juniper into our landscape designs, and so do many of our clients and friends! Here are a few reasons why: #1 – Juniper is not only great for a spreading, carpet effect, but it also is one of our top choices for erosion control. When...
by Ninja Lawns | Aug 14, 2015 | Foundation Plants, Hedges, Landscaping
Boxwood is the standard for hedges here in the south and in many other climates across the United States. It’s limbs and leaves have the ability to seamlessly tie themselves together to create a beautiful border, hedge, or even a garden maze. Boxwoods can withstand...
by Ninja Lawns | Aug 7, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Springtime, Summer
When I lived in Michigan, before I married my wonderful hubby, I would look out the back window of the building where I worked and gaze upon these LOVELY trees that were ALWAYS gorgeous. In summer, they were light, spring green and so cheerful. In fall, they flamed...
by Ninja Lawns | Aug 6, 2015 | Landscaping
After this HOT HOT summer, I’m looking forward to trying some new ideas for fall and even next spring, and a lot of those ideas are involving containers! They are portable, individual, and awesome to give as gifts. There are SO many different ways to make a...
by Ninja Lawns | Aug 4, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants
Japanese Maples come in so many varieties, and some are even able to be grown in containers! We love these trees because their rich leaves are so fresh and pretty in the spring and summer, and harvest time just brings out the entire spectrum of reds, oranges, and...