Great Garden Gift for Mom with a Purpose Just In Time for Mother's Day

Does Mom love beautiful gardens, gardening, or Maui? If so, then we have the perfect gift with a purpose to give your Mom this Mother's Day.

We have fantastic outdoor wear and accessories, including: T-shirts, golf shirts, hats, jackets, totes, bathrobes and more, all printed or embroidered with The Aloha Garden of Maui's logo.

Every purchase helps build The Aloha Garden of Maui, a new botanical garden and sustainable ag tourism business in Kula, Maui, Hawaii, while giving Mom comfortable and fashionable outdoor wear and accessories.  Plus, Mom gets the benefit of knowing her gift helped create a beautiful garden and leave a Maui legacy.

Many affordable gifts are available, with screened t-shirts starting at $13 ea. and all items under $100.

Mother's Day is just a week away.  Please visit our store at alohagarden.qbstores.com today.

The Aloha Garden of Maui Logo Wear Makes A Great Gift For Mom

Grow Roses in Your Garden and Reap the Rewards

Growing up, my grandmother loved her roses.  I remember her pruning and fawning over them, caring for them like children, as if each one was an individual.  As a young child, I didn't get it.  Sure, I always thought they were lovely, but didn't see how unique they truly are and hated cutting them as I always seemed to get pricked.

Over the years I have received spectacular rose bouquets for birthdays and special occasions and adored them all.  Some were very fragrant, others not so much, but each was a memorable gift.  However, it was not until I started growing roses, that I gained a true appreciation for them and finally understood the saying "Stop and smell the roses."

I really didn't know that they all smell different, very different.  This exploration alone has been amazing, but it is the tip of the iceberg (okay, I know some of you are now thinking about Iceberg roses).  The color varieties, the way they bloom, the number of petals, their different uses in gardens and landscapes, and the subtleties of their different fragrances is astounding.  Now, with over 50 rose varieties and growing, I get it.  I see their individuality and love every nuance, even the fact that some bite more than others.  

Sometimes I'll walk by and their thorns will catch my clothing as if to say "Don't be so cavalier and dismiss us.  We're here to be admired."  They certainly are. It’s a gentle reminder that stops me in my tracks and gives me a moment of pure enjoyment. 

Make time to smell and celebrate the roses; it is one of the great things about garden living.

Roses In Bloom Just Makes My Day!

Use a Container Planter to Make Your Column or Wall Outstanding

Container planters are great for many things, including decorating columns and walls.  They instantly change the look, adding color, charm and sophistication. Bowls, like the one shown, are extremely popular, as are square and wok styles.  They come in a variety of materials (such as ceramic, cement, fiberglass, plastic, rock and stone), colors, sizes, and prices.  Select a complimentary style and enjoy the results.  You can see the difference a container planter makes in the picture below.

This container planter transforms this apace.

Garden Design: Side Yard Ideas - Part 3 of a 3 Part Story

Here we are, the final post, Post 3/3 of this side yard design series.  In Post 1 we looked at two sample side yard design roughs. In Post 2 we compared them with the home's style.  Now, here in Post 3 we look at the side yard design with the home's style and the overall landscape design.  The picture below shows the landscape design that the client selected for their front yard.  Given this and the style of their home, they preferred Design 2 for the side yard.  While a Pagoda-style gazebo had initially been envisioned, they recognized that it clashed a bit with the home's style and that the Pergola design and plantings worked well with the rest of their planned landscape.

Preferred Side Yard Based on Home Style & Overall Landscape Design