Ideas & Trends

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

"Koi fish are associated with perseverance in adversity. I have to admit, I didn’t draw one because of their symbolism, but as it turns out, the meaning rang quite true after I was finished. Adversity is all around us and often surprises us when we least expect it. It’s all abo... read more.

• February 19, 2021

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

Towards the end of last year, we were contacted by a developer we have previously worked with and asked to provide?design solutions for the new construction of a Manhattan property.? Matt Spencer, Samantha Bertrand and I decided to collaborate on the desi... read more.

• February 22, 2021

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

I have been a member of BOMA NJ (Building Owners and Managers Association) for over 20 years.  In December of 2019, I was asked by the President of BOMA NJ if I wanted to be the Allied Services Rep.  After getting approval from Jack Harris, I happily took... read more.

• February 26, 2021

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

Some problems are big, some are small. This one was BIG!  One day, early in my career, I received a phone call from an architect. He asked me if we did indoor rock gardens. I determined that plants were involved, not always the case, said yes and agreed to meet. When I arrived at... read more.

• March 12, 2021

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

Named 2021 Plant of the Year, the red maranta prayer plant signifies the seemingly impossible gratitude in such an arduous year. We were challenged to reflect on our lives in a new light and appreciate those moments, people, and places that surmounted chaos to bring us pockets of solace. Like clockw... read more.

• March 24, 2021

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

My family lives in an old house. It has many “old house issues”, including every time there is a decent rainstorm, we get water in the basement. The solution was to build a drainage trench to get the gutter discharge water away from the house.... read more.

• March 26, 2021

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

Ever since I was a young kid, I have had a fascination with numbers. Yes, numbers and mathematics were a thing that long ago!  My dad was a bit of a numbers guy and he saw an ability early on, which he fostered.  We would be riding in the car and out of nowhere he would ask me a math probl... read more.

• March 29, 2021

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

One of my favorite parts about my job is my ability to directly impact nature everyday! I’m proud to say I’m part of a green/organic organization. We use 0 chemicals or pesticides! We treated this lawn 100% organically in the Spring and got phenomenal results. By choo... read more.

• March 31, 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. "New York City’s over 550 community gardens offer open space,... read more.

• April 02, 2021

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

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• April 09, 2021