Tower Landscape and Design LLC
After moving to the farm we decided to design and build our dream garden, doing all of the labor ourselves. It has been an adventure, and we’re anxiously awaiting completion of the project and being able to put plants in the ground this spring. My wife Sherry and I moved back to the family farm … Read more
One day, you woke up to find a mushroom cap in your beloved succulent pot. Maybe the first thing you did was to Google “mushroom in my succulent pot” (and ended up in our blog here). Let us assure you that mushrooms in houseplant and succulent pots are more common than you might think, and … Read more
Planting onion sets or slips in autumn has some distinct advantages and is much like planting garlicor shallots. But success isnt always guaranteed. Timing, along with your specific growing zone, and choosing the right onion variety all make a difference between big, flavorful bulbs and small bulbs or ones that fail to develop. This guide … Read more
The delicate yet hardy love in the mist flower has captured people’s imaginations for centuries with its evocative common name and distinctive appearance But what exactly does this ephemeral bloom represent? Let’s unravel the captivating meaning behind the love in the mist flower An Overview of the Love in the Mist Flower The love in … Read more
Snapdragon flowers add vibrant color and delightful fragrance to gardens and flower arrangements. Their quirky blooms that resemble dragons make snapdragons a fun addition to any landscape. While you can easily purchase snapdragon seeds each year, saving seeds from your own plants is simple and ensures you have plenty to replant next season. With just … Read more
Dogs are notorious for getting their snouts into things they shouldn’t. Besides their dog food, they’ll happily snuffle and scarf up anything they come across, from litter on the sidewalk to the newly planted flower bulbs in your garden. And while some of the stuff your pooch comes across is just gross, other items can … Read more
The great thing about winter window boxes is they dont require anywhere near as much care as window boxes in the growing season. They need not be geared towards a holiday theme, but if you do that you can always remove some decorative items in January and change the design. Design is a very personal … Read more
It’s true, the skin color is tempting, though deceptive, because skin color often turns the color of maturity 4+ weeks before maturity is reached— though honeynut, with her built-in ripeness indicator below, is a fabulous exception! She is finally ripe once all the green has turned a deep pumpkin-y caramel color. Most winter squash skins … Read more
Dahlias are renowned for their vivid colors and bountiful blooms that bring unrivaled beauty to gardens. Their extravagant flowers come in a stunning array of shapes sizes, and hues. But have you ever wondered just how many blooms a single dahlia tuber can yield? Prepare to be amazed as we dig into the details and … Read more
For zucchini and squash, companion planting—placing certain vegetables, fruits, and herbs next to each other in your raised garden bed or soil plot to enhance their growth—is just as beneficial as it is for other food crops. In companion planting, different plants help one another in different ways, either by offering protection from pests, amplifying … Read more