I found this photo in our files that Chris Cutler had taken awhile back. After some research we decided it was a type of geranium, but what exactly? There are many … [Read more...] about Fun with plant identification, February 2013
Landscape
Found! In our photo archives – Peacock Flower
Searching through our extensive photo archives, I came across this striking flower, from one of our residential installations. It belongs to Caesalpinia pulcherrima, … [Read more...] about Found! In our photo archives – Peacock Flower
More landscaping tools transformed into art
Once again Steven Smith Landscape, Inc. got a request from our friends at Stone Brewing Company. This time Chris Cochran, Community Relations Manager asked … [Read more...] about More landscaping tools transformed into art
Holiday color
Cyclamen persicum (red and white varieties pictured ) is a beautiful choice for holiday color beds and planters. Unlike the Poinsettia, Cyclamen is a hardy … [Read more...] about Holiday color
Beware the falling Bunya-bunya cone!
Araucaria bidwillii, Bunya-bunya pine or false monkey puzzle tree is native to rainforest areas near the coast in SE Queensland, Australia. The Bunya-bunya has gigantic cones … [Read more...] about Beware the falling Bunya-bunya cone!
Landscaping tools transformed into art!
We got a request last month from our friends at Stone Brewing Company. Chris Cochran, Community Relations Manager specifically asked for 'used shovels', NOT shiny new … [Read more...] about Landscaping tools transformed into art!
One way to cool off……..
A Red Tail Hawk beats the heat at one of our maintenance jobs. Photo Credit: Nicole Smith … [Read more...] about One way to cool off……..
2012 Susan G. Komen 3-Day
Our Marketing Director Gigi Smith is participating in the 2012 Susan G. Komen 3-Day! To support Gigi in her efforts, please visit her personal donation page. … [Read more...] about 2012 Susan G. Komen 3-Day
A feast for the eyes……
"Pride of Madeira" Echium candicans on a slope at one of our large HOA's. Striking purple and lavender blooms set off by white African daisy groundcover makes for a … [Read more...] about A feast for the eyes……
Spring color baskets
When Chris came back with these photos, I had to find out more about these brilliantly flowered beauties. Calibrachoa, commonly known as 'Million Bells', is an herbaceous … [Read more...] about Spring color baskets
