New Year Goals

The new year is coming up, and just like many of you we are making goals for the next year. Check out our New Year resolutions:

• "Work out" more by joining more community plantings in the Mobile area
• "Eat healthy" by planting organic vegetable gardens for you
• "Spend time with friends" online through facebook, twitter, and this blog

Join us in our goals! Find us on facebook, twitter, and follow the Planting the Seed blog!

Alabama Certified Landscape Professional (ALCLP)

Did you know that Planting the Seed is an official member of the Alabama Certified Landscape Professional (ALCLP)? The organization helps to educate and increase success of landscape businesses. Check out their suggestion for water conservation.

"ALNLA Water Conservation Brochure

Conserving water in your landscape doesn’t have to be complicated. A simple tuna can is a great start. Scatter a few around your yard and turn on the sprinkler. Measure how much water is in the cans after 15 minutes and look at the accompanying chart to learn how long you should water your lawn every third day. That’s just the beginning. This brochure is packed with tips and information to help you improve your landscape while preserving one of our most precious resources. In addition, your local garden retailer is an excellent source of knowledge, so if you need to know something that isn’t addressed here, just ask." ALNLA

for more information go to their link:  http://www.alnla.org

PT(G): Planting the Goal: Saxon

You might have had a sneak view of this garden if you checked us out in Access Magazine! If so, here are some more photographs to nibble on!

PT(L): Planting the language

Everyone loves beautiful scenery. One thing we love about our city of Mobile, AL is our pristine driving views. The gorgeous oak trees and hanging spanish moss we are well known for create an arcade. Do you know what an arcade is? Drive down Government Street, Dauphin Street, and Springhill Avenue for a peek.


Arcade: In landscaping, an arcade refers to several arches, which are most often created by a series of trees lining a walkway.
This landscape architecture design glossary is brought
to you courtesy of the Landscape Design Advisor.

Government Street by Fancy Horse

PT(C): Planting the Community

Planting the Seed is getting ready for its next opportunity to reach out and be a part of our community. Saints' Night Out last year fund-raised $77,000 last year for St. Paul's Episcopal School, and we would like to help to beat that number this year!

We just signed up to be a part of this fun event coming up on Friday , March 16, 2012 at the Space 301 Gallery. The event begins at 6:30 pm- so add it to your calendar today so you don't miss out!

http://www.stpaulsmobile.net/page.aspx?pid=506

PT(G):Planting the Goal:Helen Childers

We can make use of existing structures such as arbors, gazebos, or brick walkways, and build out a splendid garden of your dreams. Here is an example of planting around brick, while focusing on an Asian inspired garden incorporating Japanese maples.

PT(K): Planting the Knowledge: Holiday How To's

It is time for holiday cheer, dinner parties, visitors, shopping, and entertaining. Here is a little weekend project that will get you right on track for making your home festive.

PTS and the Botanical Gardens

PTS's founder, Melanie Lobel, is now on the Board of Directors for the Botanical Gardens. Her role as a member on the Board of Director includes working on the market place for the gardens. They will be providing hard to get and heirloom local varieties of camellias, azaleas, hydrangeas and more. We are looking forward to seeing the team's hard work come together. We will keep you posted here with the progress, and pictures of the special plants. 


Check out what's happening at the Botanical Gardens. http://mobilebotanicalgardens.org/

PT(G): Planting the Goal: Terry

Browse through this landscape for the Terry's residence. Enjoy.

Lucky Dog: Our furry friends: Part 2

All of our furry friends are close to our hearts. Recently, we have lost one of our own loved ones. Many of you have met Mushie. For those of you who have not met our late dear ones, here they are Mushi and Sassy Lobel.

Mushie Lobel

Mushie Lobel

Sassy Lobel

PTS: Give Away

We are excited about our new blog, and we would like to thank you by offering a complimentary container gardening session devoted to our readers in the Mobile, Alabama area. Leave a comment below telling us what you like about our blog, and you will have a chance to win a space at the next session!

Thanks again! 

PT(G): Planting the Goal: Cook's Garden

Do you remember Georgia and Peaches? Check out their new garden where they love to romp around together!

Guess who: Georgia or Peaches running around the corner?

Winter Wonderland: Vegetable Garden

Take a look at this winter wonderland-- a home grown vegetable garden. Tasty and beautiful. Would you like one?