Photo: Barbara Holder As far back as I can remember, I have always dug in the dirt, played with rocks, water, and flowers. A year ago, when we moved into a new home, there was an area of erosion beside a concrete brick wall. My husband said, “We need to extend the wall.” I said no, it’s a waterfall! After a few months of research, including reading and watching videos, I was ready to dig in! Steps included: Determine how big a pond and/or waterfall that you desire. Measur

Irrigation is quite a controversial topic in horticulture. Far too often, clients come into the office with struggling grass or detrimental fungal concerns in their gardens. The “go-to” conversation concerns the cultural practices being utilized in the landscape. Cultural controls include the homeowner’s landscaping and gardening practices. These can cover several topics, including proper fertilization, dealing with garden waste, and, of course, irrigation. While all these t

With all the rainy days in northwest Florida lately, you’d be forgiven for wondering if your property would be better suited to being one giant pond. More importantly, you may begin to wonder where all that runoff will end up. It will likely flow onto non-permeable surfaces, run to your local storm drain, and ultimately end up in the Gulf of America. That thought may be a little unsettling for most of us, given the amount of pollution that water carries. That certainly is a c