by Jessica Salvador | Oct 1, 2012 | Garden Reno, Hedge installation
September is an excellent time to plant new garden beds. The soil is warm and it provides the perfect growing environment for roots to set themselves in the ground. I love to plant in the fall because the payoff comes in spring. Fall planting gives new plantings some...
by Jessica Salvador | Apr 30, 2012 | Garden Reno
This gorgeous new planting and garden installation was recently completed in Dunbar, Vancouver, BC. The client replaced the lawn with a low-maintenance garden. The plants are drought tolerant, lots of flowering evergreens, suited to this shaded location. Woodland...
by Jessica Salvador | Apr 28, 2012 | Garden Reno
Three beautiful vines to grow in part shade (Zones 6-9) Akebia quinata, Chocolate vine or Five-leafed vine (Zone 6) Semi-evergreen, leaves provide a unique texture because of their five lobed leaves. Growth rate is slow then moderate once established, it will climb...
by Jessica Salvador | Apr 11, 2012 | Garden Reno, Landscaping Vancouver
Answering these questions about plant selection will be of great help in determining the overall look, feel and style of your garden. Once you’ve given some general answers to this garden design questionnaire, then you can approach your landscape contractor, or...
by Jessica Salvador | Mar 21, 2012 | Garden Reno
Before and After Photos of a “garden refresher”. This includes a spring clean, hedge trimming, new plants and flowering annuals plus bark mulch to keep it all happy and healthy.
by Jessica Salvador | Aug 11, 2011 | Garden Reno, Gardening Vancouver
Here are three of the best trees to plant that are perfect for small spaces and are shade loving trees. Do you have a courtyard that needs a feature? Does your small space garden require a plant with height or flowers to brighten up your outdoor landscape? And is...
