Current economic times are bringing surprising changes to the landscape industry. Although there have always been avid vegetable gardeners out there, I would never have guessed their huge, rapid rise in the popularity of gardening that we are now seeing.
I believe this is a positive trend. I am working hard to expand my own knowledge of the art of growing food for myself and for my work. Over the years I have incorporated veggie plots into landscape plans when they were requested, but now I am often asked to make them larger, more attractive and work out various climbing structures, rotation options, etc. Increasingly now, added to the vegetable garden layout, are tool sheds, chicken coops, rain barrels and spaces for bees. We are just beginning to see where these possibilities are going.
As those of us in the Sandhills know, growing here is challenging enough.
In order to successfully grow vegetables, we have to massively improve
the soil and find economical, wise ways of watering it.
At Lotus Designs, we are constantly seeking to educate ourselves on the
latest trends and services so that we can better serve our customers.
I look forward to working with clients in helping them achieve successful
garden spaces that will not only add to their outdoor enjoyment but their
table as
well.