When most people think of the desert, they envision a barren wasteland of little more than sand and tumbleweeds. However, dwellers of the Sonoran Desert know that the desert landscape is a diverse and unique biome bursting with distinctive plant and animal life. At the...
Temperatures are falling in Tucson, and that means winter is just around the corner. But unlike lots of other places in the country, wintertime in Southern Arizona can still be quite sunny and warm, which means there’s still plenty of opportunities to enjoy your lawn....
Throughout the various ecosystems of the world, there exists a multitude of exotic plant life, much of which is threatened by human activity and development. Tropical regions are among the most highly threatened, as tropical ecosystems hold a number of valuable resources that attract human...
The best landscape design is one that utilizes trees and plants which are native to the surrounding area. Native landscaping in Tucson not only ensures that your home or business will reflect the natural beauty of Southern Arizona, but also that the trees and plants...
As you explore heat and drought-resistant plants to incorporate into your Southern Arizona commercial or residential landscape, you may be surprised at the abundance of different plant life that you have to choose from. There are, however, some plants that you should be wary of,...
The Summer Garden is a historical park located on an island between the Fontanka, Moika and the Swan Canal in Saint Petersburg. The property also contains the Summer Palace of Peter the Great, which was originally designed in 1704 by Czar Peter in conjunction with...
The entire city of Dubai may be considered something of a miracle, since the Middle Eastern city sits upon a harsh desert landscape, where summer temperatures regularly average 104 degrees. Despite the extreme temperatures and harsh climate of the city, it is home to some...
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation is a dynamic 30 acre garden, which offers captivating scenery reminiscent of the set of Alice in Wonderland with sculptures and landscaping inspired by black holes, fractals, and other features of modern cosmology. What’s even more distinctive about this Scotland...
Whether you are considering updating your existing garden, or are creating a landscape design for a new property, it is a great idea to consider incorporating hardscaping into your design. Hardscaping is a term that describes any landscaping element that has been constructed from natural...
The Majorelle Garden of Marrakesh, Morocco is an expansive garden, covering nearly two and a half acres, offering exceptional beauty with a large selection of exotic plants, trees, and cacti. The desert climate of the garden and the vibrant colors used throughout its design may...
