By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

I have never seen a swan before! Seriously, at least not that I can remember anyway. As I was walking by a lake near the office in Congers, the swans stopped me in my tracks! I am sure it sounds silly to those from the area. But I was amazed just how beautiful they are up close (maintaining a distan... read more.

  • June 14, 2021

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

Cooking is something that has been part of my whole life. As a younger child I remember standing up in a chair to watch my grandmother cook. She used to make the best, most delicious dishes and with such ease. Everyone would have lunch at my grandfather’s house, about 10-20 people on any given... read more.

  • June 17, 2021

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

I got a call from my dad this past weekend saying he needed help planting some rose bushes which he came across. Being that I work at a landscaping company, it was about time I tried my hand at gardening and helped to add some enchantment to his back... read more.

  • July 15, 2021

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

Driven by passion, the people of our community inspire us every day. This past year has emphasized that we need to cultivate unity and recognize sincerity. We are sharing their stories, in the hopes that they do the same for you.  Among the many things we have in common, both John Mini and... read more.

  • July 27, 2021

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

As a young boy growing up, I developed a passion for music. Not only the songs themselves, but how they come to be, what was the meaning behind them, and how they may relate to life.   Recently, one album in particular keeps popping up to me. It's called ‘Fre... read more.

  • August 09, 2021

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

“We are born to grow, and it’s important to keep growing throughout our lives. When I am not gardening or estimating for John Mini, I love to paint and listen to music; this is acrylic, ink, and charcoal on canvas. I usually don’t know what any painting will look like when I first... read more.

  • October 13, 2021

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

Never give up! No matter how dark today is, always have faith for tomorrow to be better.  My parents had great faith and always taught us to never give up. They had to have faith because they had a whole lot of children, just bunches!! My faith had sustained me through out my entire l... read more.

  • November 11, 2021

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in

Over 10 years ago, I was at a friend’s party on a lake, borrowed his kayak and went out for a cruise. BAM! I was hooked or should I say paddled? Fast forward years later I have 3 kayaks and a paddle board (and a mortgage and kids and blah blah blah) who would’ve thought I would build thi... read more.

  • February 09, 2022

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

I have always been an outdoors kind of person, playing outside dawn till dusk as a kid in and around Cleveland Ohio. I developed a connection to the woods and farmland spending the days climbing, digging, catching, planting, and building with what nature made available. As I got older and became inf... read more.

  • February 14, 2022

By George Axiotakis, Posted in Indoor Landscaping

I was tempted to title this article, “Time to Plantsplain™” I like plants enough to occasionallyhang around exotic plant websites and Facebook plant groups. Probably the most commonquestion(s) go like this: Why is my plant stretching/yellowing/dropping leaves? Theaccompanying pics... read more.

  • March 15, 2022