Lush gardens and anything and everything pertaining to landscaping.
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When the Bank of Springfield (IL) doubled the size of its flagship facility 12 years ago, the expansion came with a flowery flourish. Covering a three-acre site, it included 22,000 square feet of...
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With the holiday season in full swing, don’t show up to a festive gathering empty handed. A sweet surprise for the hostess is always appreciated. Sure, wine and chocolates are tasty, but why not...
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Steve Schultz didn’t ask it in so many words, but landscape designer Jim Graeler knew what he was thinking.
It was 21 years ago and Steve had just purchased a contemporary, window-filled...
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Sculpt and shape your favorite evergreen into an interesting art form. Topiaries are a classic look that thrive in cold weather seasons.
“Topiary is not something I use often, but I like...
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Local landscapers share their favorite naturalizing bulbs. You can count on these bulbs to come up year after year.
“These little goblet-shaped flowers are the first sign of spring. Crocus...
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The sacred lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, is a rhizomatous aquatic perennial native to the rivers and ponds of Asia and northern Australia. The plant’s life cycle is steeped in symbolism, as stalks and...
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If you’re tired of watering the lawn, switch up grass for rocks with a modern rock garden. Appreciate their natural, rugged beauty, plus they are low maintenance. SLHL asked local landscapers to...
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The Tower Grove House, Garden founder Henry Shaw’s restored country residence, is located in the Lichtenstein Victorian District. After an extremely successful business venture, Shaw retired and...