Author Archive for: tanya@denbow.com
Entries by Tanya Richards
Rain Water Harvesting
Rain Water Harvesting British Columbia rain: too much in the winter, too little in summer The “leftcoast” gets a lot of rain in the winter, so much it causes problems like flooding, sewer overflows, stream erosion, and polluted runoff into our waterways. But during our summer we get very little rain (less than Tucson, Arizona!). So it’s hard […]
10 Steps to Stunning Landscape Design
Your yard is a very important natural resource that adds value to your home and enjoyment to your life. It contributes to a desirable, healthy community. Several important concepts will help you create an aesthetically pleasing, functional, and sustainable design. The landscape design process includes the consideration of environmental conditions, your desires, and the elements and principles […]
Mulch: The Key to Low-Maintenance Landscapes
Mulch can be one of the gardener’s most valuable tools and an essential component of low-maintenance landscapes. Earlier this week we posted an article covering frequently asked questions about mulch. If you found it helpful, we’d like to share with you another article that also provides some great information, tips and answers for problem scenarios. Mulch reduces the amount […]
