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Life Lessons From the Garden
Reaching for 2020 Vision by Using Nature as a Metaphor
By Snow Creek Landscape Services
This year certainly is leading up to be one of the most historical moments
in recent time. Regardless of personal opinions, the events of
degree or another. As landscapers, we don’t typically have much to
say on political agendas, emergency services, or social movements.
Instead, we’re usually over here deciding the best native species to
plant in relation to sun, water, soil and aesthetics.
As the world continues to push forward, and more people are rekindling
their relationship with their home, we do believe we have
some life lessons that might make this year a little easier.
Whether you need a little guidance, or just want to simplify your
lifestyle with mindfulness tactics, we’ve got some tips and questions
to help enrich your life, naturally, starting right in your backyard.
Each Season has Its Unique Set of Challenges - Embrace
Them
Contrary to what many people think, we as landscapers aren’t in
control of the natural world. We strive to understand and work
alongside nature, in ways that bring the results we’re looking for.
Even with predictions, patterns and forecasts, we still don’t know
what the next season will bring us.
Working outdoors is a meticulous dance, that if done correctly,
leaves the audience begging for more. That dance can be
-interrupted with too much or too little rain, or extreme temperatures
and weather, in addition to the human involvement in creating
26 Fine Homes & Design | Summer 2020
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