Tips & Hints

"What do you see in the garden? Some people see hills with their peaks poking above the clouds. Some people see tigers crossing a river. Some people see islands rising from the sea. Some see a lake or heaven itself. Some people see only rocks. What do you see in the garden?"

Items that help a landscape to be pleasing and unique.

Garden pathways: Create a sense that one is departing on a journey. The path should allow the traveler to proceed at different speeds and view different perspectives.

Rocks or Stones: Create Scenes that depict nature in ways that symbolizes man, animal or force.

Trees & Shrub: Create views, screens, or forms that help define or shape the landscape character by using bonsai training techniques.

 

What you can see at Rick's.

Moss: Collected and introduced into the landscape to enhance a natural effect and add something few have.

Cranberry & Crowberry: Collected and introduced primarily for their foliage character.

Ferns: Several indigenous species were collected and planted for their leaf style and growth characteristic.

Rock/gravel/sand: Aggregate material was utilized to replace turf with pathways, enhance drainage, and develop a unique landscape character.

Links

Heritage Perennials
N.A.T.S. Nursery Ltd.
Moss Acres
Moss Acres
Charles Prowell Woodworks
DripWorks
Creative Publishing international

Garden Bridges
DRŪ POWERWAGON
Southern Burner Company
Schaefer Ventilation Equipment
Growers Supply
Power Trac
Multione