Notes from the Garden | Kinghorn Gardens - Part 4

We’ve been creating outdoor spaces for more than 30 years, and our team has years of experience and knowledge they can’t wait to share with you.


Japanese Beetles: Planting for Next Year

Education, News  |  August 22nd, 2017

You may have noticed this hungry beetle munching on plants in your garden this year. If you haven’t, the Japanese Beetle is a colorful mixture of iridescent green and copper. But don’t let...

Becoming a Purple Polo: Nate, Jen, & Caitlynn

People  |  August 17th, 2017

Nate Huse, Horticultural Designer I moved to a “big city”, or at least what I thought was big as a child, and got a job at Lauritzen Gardens as a full-time gardener after college. While...

Gal Behind the Garden: Mika McPherson

People  |  August 3rd, 2017

  Mika McPherson, Gardener Joined the Team: March 2017   Day-to-day activities: My day-to-day includes pruning, watering, cutting back, weeding, and cleanup. Where are you...

The Purple Polos: A Morning at the Shop

People  |  July 28th, 2017

Each morning, a crew member's day begins at the shop. Some Purple Polos can be seen hustling around grabbing gear, others discussing their garden or design installation, all preparing for the work...

5 Crucial Watering Tips You Need to Know

Education  |  June 8th, 2017

It’s that time of year again! Temperatures are rising and you’re probably wondering how to best water your garden. Well, you’re in luck! Here are five tips when it comes to watering that will...

Sunday Garden Series: Buddy Plants

Education, News  |  June 1st, 2017

Kinghorn Gardens is celebrating 30 years of creating beautiful experiences this year.   In honor of this milestone, we brought back our Sunday Garden Series which was a series of...

Planting Annuals in the Circle Garden // 2017

News, People  |  May 30th, 2017

Our Purple Polos hit the ground running with planting annuals this year. They've been planting rain or shine. One of the largest planting of annuals each year takes place in the circle garden. This...

A Natural Outdoor Classroom: The Design and Installation at Harrison Elementary

News, Projects  |  May 18th, 2017

Creating Happier, Healthier, More Engaged, and Environmentally Conscious Students It all started with Harrison Elementary's PTA looking for a "big idea project" that would benefit the school for...

A Natural Outdoor Classroom

People, Projects  |  May 9th, 2017

In 2016, Harrison Elementary School's Parent Teacher Association gathered grant funding to have an outdoor classroom created for their school. They were interested in building an outdoor classroom...

Brushstrokes of Spring Bulbs

News, Projects  |  May 4th, 2017

After a cold, colorless winter spent longing for warmer days, longer nights and greener gardens, bulbs in every color imaginable started popping through soil! Beautiful waves of color, painting...