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 June 3, 2011    



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Pup of the Week 

Daddy O doggie

Do you like 'em BIG? Well, Daddy O is 80 pounds of sweet doggie! He is six  years old, but thinks he is much younger. He's gentle and sweet but LARGE. He understand some commands and is eager to please!  

 

You can learn more about Daddy O here, and as always, you can see other animals looking for homes at the Bill Foundation.  

Thought For the Day 

 

 

 


Healing, Papa would tell me, is not so much a science, but the intuitive art of wooing nature.

 

W. H. Auden

   

 

Our Customers Say It Best

 

"The plant material is as good as I remembered.  Thanks for the prompt service.  I'll be in touch soon."

 

 

R.F. 

 

 St Charles, MO

 

 

  

 

A Daily Dose of Relaxation 

 

                                                                                  Paul Keyes example 1

This week we were delighted to have the opportunity to talk with Paul Keyes of Paul Keyes Associates of Tenafly, NJ,  about the zen gardens he creates for his clients.

Most people in this industry know the benefits of a beautiful landscape filled with plants that soothe the senses. Avid gardeners also know the peace that can be found with the right combination of plant material, hardscapes and water features. Paul makes it part of his work to make the general public aware of the calming and healing effects of a well-designed garden.


ThisPaul Keyes example 2 concept of healing gardens has been around for centuries, but has only recently made its way to the mainstream.  Now residential clients are eager to create these same healing elements in their own back yards just as instiutions such as cancer centers, children's hospitals, and nursing homes have successfully done.

 

Paul says that he wants to help his clients find an escape from the frenzy and hectic pace of life in the modern world by creating a sanctuary for reflection at home. By designing and installing what he describes as "outdoor zen rooms" Paul's company helps his clients understand the true meaning of the phrase "home is a vacation you take everyday."

According to Paul, some basic elements that need to be considered to create this effect are:

 

Softspace - Plants should be chosen based on color, scent, ability to attract wildlife and potential healing properties.

 

Buffers - Care should be taken to segregate space for quiet time.  The experience of yoga, meditation, or exercise can all be enhanced by the space in which they are performed.

 

Paths - Plan paths that meander through specific areas or that take a less direct approach to their destination.

 

Water - Not only is the placement and look of the water feature important, but also the type of sound the water creates.

 

For more information, to view more of his impressive portfolio, or to get in touch with Paul, visit www.paulkeyes.com.

 

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Perennial Pipeline

These plants are delivered on company trucks within a 300 mile radius of Baltimore or palletized freight for larger orders or greater distances.

Calluna Alba Erecta
Calluna 'Alba Erecta'
Santolina incana nana
Santolina incana nana
Sarcococca humilis
Sarcococca humilis
Clethra alnifolia
Clethra alnifolia