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2022 In Review

Judith

As we are getting ready for the 2023 season we wanted to share a few photos from 2022. We put lots of fresh native plants in the ground and maintained many previously installed gardens where the growth of plants over time is able to be seen.

Part of the landscaping business sometimes includes missing out on the chance to see a project grown over time. We are especially grateful to have customers who hire us for maintenance work, giving us the opportunity to see and enjoy our work season after season. If you’re needing help maintaining your landscaping gardens this spring give us a ring!

Echinacea purpurea, commonly called Purple Coneflower with a happy pollinator.

Prairie Dropseed Grasses in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation Display Garden.

False Indigo, Purple Coneflower, Prairie Dropseed Grass and Little Joe Pyeweed in the UUC Prairie Garden.

Prairie Dropseed Grasses and Big Blue Stem Grasses with other native perennials.

‘Little Henry’ Sweetspire shrubs, ‘Purple Palace’ Coral Bells, ‘Kodiak Orange’ Diervilla shrubs with other natives perennials.

Pagoda Dogwood tree in full autumn glory.

Thanks for checking out our work! To schedule spring maintenance or start planning a new installation project this summer check out our Contact Page and we’ll get back to you!

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We Are Hiring!

Judith

J. Lynne Associates is looking to add several crew members in the 2023 season to assist in current operations and to help us continue learning and growing. Whether you are looking for a short term summer job or want to get outside after wrapping up an indoor career, let’s explore working together. Check out the poster below for more information and contact Judith via the contact page or by texting her number listed.

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Spring Time Planters

M. Alejandro Soto

As the season begins to slowly warm and the plants prepare to bloom, we start to see the green earth spring back to life. This beauty happens naturally where the earth has been left to grow. There are many places where people find themselves in modern times that lack a substantial amount of natural growing area. It is up to us to bring the spring greenery to our concrete areas and therefore more beauty into our lives. One of the best ways to increase the amount of native beauty in our modern living spaces is by including planters into the design of these spaces. Planters can be large scale, like the ones we installed here, that decorate the facade of the Three Rivers Food Co-op, Fort Wayne, IN, or they can be smaller to fit beside front doorways. The possibilities of using planters are as vast as the designs of planters themselves.

Our aim of landscaping design is to increase the amount of functional native beauty around us. Using planters can add interest, especially in difficult to grow places. Our team at J. Lynne Associates has the knowledge and experience necessary to design and cultivate planters with the health and sustainability of the plants in mind. Contact us to discuss how planters could be implemented into your landscape and therefore increase your enjoyment in these places.

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Tips From Purdue Extension

M. Alejandro Soto

A great resource we have here in Northeast Indiana is the Purdue Extension office. Below are a few tips from Rosie Lerner’s article Gardeners-Start Your Sprinklers, click to read the full article.

“Most gardeners are accustomed to watering flower beds and vegetable gardens. These plants require approximately 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week to maintain healthy flowers, foliage, roots, and fruits. Watering is most critical at pollination and fruit set time for most vegetable crops. Use a mulch where possible to conserve what moisture there is.

“The best way to apply the water is by thoroughly soaking the soil with water in one application. This deep watering will encourage deeper root growth which in turn will be better able to withstand the drought. Frequent shallow watering encourages shallow roots which are more likely to succumb to heat and drying of the top soil. Sandy soil and containerized plants will need more frequent irrigation.

“Watering of landscape and fruit plants should be aimed at where the roots naturally occur. While these woody plants do have some roots that grow very deep, most of the feeder roots that are responsible for water uptake occur in the top 18 inches of top soil. Most of these feeder roots are concentrated below the dripline of the plant and beyond, not up close to the trunk. Allow water to thoroughly soak the target area.

“The ideal time to water is during the early morning hours, ending by 8:00AM. This makes maximum use of water while allowing foliage to dry,” which helps prevent susceptibility to disease.

These are all good tips and information to take in and keep in mind while you’re tending your plants throughout the growing season.