Houseplant care guide

Posted by: admin    5 years ago    Landscape

Common Name Scientific Name Light Water Air Special Considerations Common Pests Propogation Aloe Aloe vera bright-low, indirect low 70-80 ideal, min 50 sandy/rocky soil to provide adequate drainage, medicinal leaves root rot, sunburn easy, replant babies Anthurium, Red Peace Lily Anthurium sp. bright, indirect medium, when dry to touch warm, humid, avoid drafts *epiphyte* well-drained […]

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The Drunk Deer

Posted by: admin    5 years ago    Landscape

This blog is written by Missy, one of the designers at our shop:   This is the first blog I’ve ever written, so here we go. I decided to start with one of the funniest stories in gardening I’ve ever had the pleasure to be a part of. I am a landscape designer at Dee-sign […]

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So often we’re asked, what is Fair Trade?

Posted by: admin    5 years ago    Landscape

Fair Trade   People paid fair price for labor/goods Empowerment Work in safe conditions Environmentally sustainable Funds to use in local community-water, infrastructure etc.–uplift communities Original art Items: key chains, bags, skirts, musical instruments Conscientious choice as consumer   Since 1998 Fair Trade has been working with global farmers, fishermen and artists to connect them […]

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Bats and Snakes: Beneficial “Creepy Crawlies”

Posted by: admin    5 years ago    Landscape

Bats and snakes are wonderful creatures that are vital to the Nebraska ecosystem. Unfortunately, they get a bad reputation for being “creepy”. A snake slithering through your garden may be an unwelcome surprise as you are pulling weeds, but before you panic or do any harm to the snake, remember all the good he can […]

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‘Hello Spring’ planter time!

Posted by: admin    5 years ago    Landscape

Well, hello spring fever! We are anxious to see pretty flowers growing. But because we live in Nebraska with unpredictable weather, it is not uncommon to have a late freeze or a random snow in April. Many annual flowers can’t be planted this early because of their sensitivity to the cold. Thankfully, there are early […]

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