by Ninja Lawns | Feb 5, 2015 | Activities, General Ideas, Indoors, Winter
If you are discouraged by the lack of time spent in your garden or flower beds, bring the outdoors inside! Use cut flowers to experiment with your arranging skills, and create bouquets and simple arrangements to brighten up the cloudy winter days! Click here for a...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 23, 2015 | Autumn, Bedding Plants, Foundation Plants, Landscaping, Winter
Virginia Sweetspire, or itea virginica, is a spectacular little shrub that delivers massive color and style — however, it is one of the South’s best-kept secrets! Sweetspire comes in 2 main cultivars: “Henry’s Garnet” and “Little...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 22, 2015 | General Ideas, Winter
Moisture is key in the winter months here in the South, and all over the country. And surprisingly enough, moist soil actually retains more heat than dry soil does. Go figure! When living in a warmer climate, it’s important to maintain your plant’s moisture levels to...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 20, 2015 | Foundation Plants, Gardening, Landscaping, Springtime
Warm weather is coming, and now is the perfect time to be searching for those special and unique plants that will compliment your home or business. Enter…heliotrope! Heliotrope is known for more than just it’s lush foliage and striking violet blooms. As the warm...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 16, 2015 | Autumn, Foundation Plants, Hedges, Landscaping, Springtime, Summer, Winter
Nandina is not just for summertime! It’s actually a show-stopper in the fall and winter months with it’s bright red and orange leaves that simply glow. Growing up to 10 feet high and 3-5 feet wide, nandina’s evergreen design is similar in structure...
by Ninja Lawns | Jan 13, 2015 | Foundation Plants, Landscaping, Springtime
When planning out the bare-bones structure of your garden, remember to consider the plants which will “anchor” the garden, or create a firm background and add weight to the landscape. Some of our favorite garden anchors include plants/varieties such as hydrangea,...
