Category: Projects

Blue lagoon or creature from the black lagoon?

Cute little lagoons, pondless creek beds, bubbling boulders, and over flowing urns are all very popular ways to bring that tranquil sound of water into your landscape.  It too requires maintenance regularly to keep it looking tranquil, and not become a black lagoon. Light, warmth and debris create a great environment for algae to grow. A good cleaning in the …

A Little Restraint…

Anytime you have a paver patio or pathway installed that is not surrounded by concrete it requires a restraint to help keep the pavers in line.  At Greenlife Gardens, we use a reinforced plastic edging shaped in a 90* corner that butts up against the pavers and is nailed down into the ground around it.  Freeze and thaw cycles in …

Stakes, posts, and arbor ties…oh my

When staking a tree, there are a few things to consider in order to make a wise decision. Here in Nebraska we can get some pretty strong winds so the location of the tree is an important factor. If it is going to get hit constantly with strong winds from the north, it might be necessary for the first few …


Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw
Andrea Shaw