According to a study on green exercise, spending as little as five minutes in the presence of nature can improve self-esteem and mood. Outdoor destinations with water offer even greater benefits. Green exercise is the combination of physical activity and nature. It is well known that regular exercise training itself confers various health and psychological […]

Floating aquatic plants can be a very effective way of adding filtration and surface coverage to a water garden. Since these are free-floating plants (having no roots anchored in soil), they draw 100 percent of their nutrients directly from the water, feeding on nutrients that would otherwise feed algae. Depriving algae of necessary sunshine is […]

The weather around the country in the last month is a great reason why you should not feed your fish at the first sign of spring. March weather fluctuates so much that it is more important than ever to not do anything for your fish until the water is over 50 degrees, and even then, […]

There are so many things to love about ponds. There are fish to feed and frogs to find. If you move quietly, you might discover butterflies resting gently on the plants surrounding the water. And on a hot day, there’s no better feeling than taking off your socks and wading right into the pond. Here […]

Personalized landscaping can be a great way for you and your family to get the most use out of your home outdoor space. This means thinking about how you and your family use and want to use your outdoor space. Then creating a space to match your lifestyle, not the other way around!

Patios, walkways and driveways take a beating during cold weather. Extreme temperature changes can cause concrete to expand and crack. Excessive salt accumulation can wear away at surfaces. Now is the time to assess the winter’s damage and plan your next move. We can help repair or redo your pavers and other hardscaping at your […]

Those beautiful plants in your water garden may be more than just another pretty face. Many of these plants we consider strictly decorative have been grown and gathered for centuries as food in their native land. You can do the same in your own backyard. Whether you’re lucky enough to have a pond or stream […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlKWg-GPJcw Did you know that Damascus Enterprises and Velvet Touch Rose Care are owned by the same person.   We are currently working on our spring clean ups and Pond cleanings right now.  At Velvet Touch Rose Care we are working to get all of your Roses unmounded and pruned and ready for this season.  

In general the best time to prune is late winter when plants are dormant, just before new growth begins to emerge. In the Mid-Atlantic region dormant pruning is usually done six to 10 weeks before the average last frost.

This self contained water feature allows anyone to have a complete water garden in any size setting. A small feature that makes a BIG impact.