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

Something you don't see as often in the landscape design field anymore are hand sketches. These days, designs, renders and layouts are made on a computer AutoCAD program and for us, it's no different. But drawing is a talent and a form of art that should never be forgotten. Whether it's a design for... read more.

  • August 26, 2020

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

Mandalas are often called the window to the soul because they often are expressions of our true nature or the true center of our cosmos.  They typically have repetitive symbols in an integrated structure organized around a unifying center. A Tibetan Buddhist description... read more.

  • September 14, 2020

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

    ¨Be not afraid of growing, be afraid of standing still“                                    ... read more.

  • September 18, 2020

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

We are born to grow, regardless of our hardship.   I have always loved dandelions. Despite being looked down upon as a noxious weed, their vibrant yellow blooms grow proudly from pavement cracks and compacted soil where few other species could ever thrive. They, like the best of us, t... read more.

  • October 05, 2020

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

After a busy week, compounded by 2020 challenges, it’s so important to take a break from the sometimes narrow worlds we find ourselves in—home offices get small, living spaces feel claustrophobic, and worry can make goals seem out of reach. Nature is a car-ride or long walk away. Familia... read more.

  • October 14, 2020