Comment on this story comment One of the first lessons I learned as a gardener is that if you don’t have quality soil, the greenest thumb in the world isn’t going to save your plants. When we moved into our home half a dozen years ago, I quickly realized that the dirt in our backyard … Read more
Landscaping is much more than annuals and perennials. A property’s exterior is just as fundamental to its appeal as a functional floor plan, a state-of-the-art kitchen or a spa-like master bathroom. Homeowners these days are embracing thoughtful landscaping, investing in outdoor spaces, and increasingly taking refuge in their backyards. “Covid has sparked a return home … Read more
LEHI, UTAH — As he was building a new home in Lehi, Jared Hadley was excited to heed calls for landscaping that used little or no water. “We took it as an opportunity to say, hey, we could really make a difference for the environment,” he said. Hadley installed a landscaping consisting of some aquatic … Read more
While your above ground pool is a great place to gather with family and friends in the summer, design elements can sometimes feel a bit disjointed from the rest of your outdoor landscape. After all, it’s a large water container that stands proud in the middle of your outdoor living space. “Above ground pools risk … Read more
The CAST 11 Podcast Network is made possible by the 2022 Ultimate Holiday Guide. Advertise your next event or vacation offer in the Ultimate Holiday Guide by calling Elicia at: 928-642-3552. With intense heat waves and severe summer droughts in the American West, you may be wondering how you can do your part to conserve … Read more
Edible landscaping, as the name suggests, is all about incorporating food-producing plants into a garden design. Landscaping usually focuses on creating visual appeal. But as you will learn, edible landscaping can also be beautiful and useful. Blending the practical and the aesthetic is what edible landscaping is all about. As a garden designer I help … Read more
A barbecue in the garden is the perfect start to the summer season. But while your guests enjoy the delicious food, all you notice are the unsightly brown spots in your garden. While you certainly love your dogs, you might not love what they’re doing to your yard. Whether your pup’s urine is causing brown … Read more
A barbecue in the garden is the perfect start to the summer season. But while your guests enjoy the delicious food, all you notice are the unsightly brown spots in your garden. While you certainly love your dogs, you might not love what they’re doing to your yard. Whether your pup’s urine is causing brown … Read more
National Gardening Day celebrates everything that many people love about this favorite pastime. Gardening connects people to the earth and allows for moderate exercise in the sun and fresh air. It instills a sense of calm and fulfillment and offers an opportunity to create something of great beauty and/or generosity. Now that we’re well into … Read more
More Americans than ever are voicing environmental concerns. A poll by Pew Research found that 63% of Americans believe climate change is having adverse effects on the environment. Despite the growing awareness of environmental concerns, many people still don’t know what steps they need to take to actually help the planet. Some people appreciate the … Read more