Designer Landscapes Inc.

Designer Landscapes Inc. PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE SERVICES IN DURHAM, NC

Providing a one-on-one relationship with each client, we try to design landscapes that fit into the individual's needs, wants and abilities. Greg, the owner and designer of Designer Landscapes, graduated from Ohio State University in 1981 with a degree in landscape horticulture. After working summers and the year after graduation in Ohio, he moved to the Durham area in 1982 and worked in landscaping until he started Designer Landscapes in 1985.

01/12/2023

In Japanese landscape design, one technique used is called shakkei, or borrowed scenery. This concept involves integrating the background landscape outside the garden into the overall design of the garden for a seamless effect.

01/10/2023

Here's a quick lawn quiz question for you: About how many gallons of water does it take to keep a 1,000-square-foot lawn healthy for a year? If you guessed 600 gallons, you're right.

01/05/2023

Too many dead plants and weeds in your front yard? Consider creating a grand entrance instead. By widening the walkway and adding an arbor that can be trained with wisteria or roses, you can eliminate some of those problem plants and give your yard a more inviting look.

01/03/2023

While Chinese and Japanese gardens inspired one another and are similar, there are some fundamental differences. Chinese gardens were designed for walking through, while Japanese gardens include many places to stop and reflect. The paths, features, and even plants in a Japanese garden show this difference.

12/29/2022

Did you know that when it comes to fertilizing lawns, iron is preferred over nitrogen? Iron promotes the same greening effect as nitrogen and doesn’t pose the same contamination threat to the environment in the event of runoff.

12/27/2022

The cactus isn't native to Europe, but many species were introduced there during what century? If you guessed the 1800s, you're right. In many parts of the world, cactus is cultivated as an indoor, ornamental plant.

12/22/2022

Did you know that if you apply too much nitrogen to your lawn, it can stimulate top growth, which can lead to issues in the long run? We can help you determine the optimal nutrient program for your lawn.

12/20/2022

Do you worry about the impact on your lawn and family from pesticides and chemicals used to kill weeds and promote grass and plant growth? Many people have switched over to organic lawn care, which can save money in the long run, and poses no risk to your family or the environment.

12/15/2022

A huge, healthy tree can provide a number of advantages to your property. But it's important to keep the tree properly fertilized and expertly pruned. We will pay special attention to any trees on your property.

12/13/2022

Did you know that there are two general types of grasses: warm season and cool season? Each type of grass has its own growing season and patterns, and thus each requires a different schedule for fertilizing.

12/08/2022

It can take up to three weeks for an organic lawn fertilizer to start showing results. Why? Because the organic method increases nitrogen levels naturally by helping to develop large colonies of beneficial microbes that produce nitrogen as part of their lifecycle.

12/06/2022

There is often a duality in the Japanese landscape. In striving to produce a natural and pleasing whole, gardeners often use very stylized approaches to design. The result is restful and imitates nature, but requires time and discipline to produce.

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