Ideas & Trends

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in Indoor Landscaping

The incredible convenience of digital technology has introduced some unintended stressors to our lives sometimes called “technostress,” a disorder caused by an inability to deal healthfully with new computer technologies. Researchers, however, are learning that interaction with indoor pl... read more.

• December 20, 2019

By George Axiotakis, Posted in Indoor Landscaping

So you want that gorgeous plant that you saw at your office, or a client's office, or in a building atrium. More and more, businesses see the real benefits of greening their spaces. John Mini uses a wide variety of tropicals to beautify indoor spaces, including palms, exotic figs, lush aroids and to... read more.

• January 10, 2020

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in Outdoor Landscaping

The affection of Valentine’s Day has ancient roots. Originating in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, it began as a celebration of purification, fertility, and the coming of spring. At the end of the 5th century, the Roman festival experienced a name change when Pope Gelasius rebranded it to co... read more.

• February 03, 2020

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in Outdoor Landscaping

The Romantic Movement (late 18th to mid-19th c.) began in Europe while France was erupting into revolution. As ideas of liberation swept across the continent, a legion of eccentrics bathed themselves in the wonders of nature and drank from the wells of love. Romantics loved winding trails, oppo... read more.

• February 17, 2020

By John Mini Distinctive Landscapes, Posted in Outdoor Landscaping

March marks the start of spring, an ideal time for companies to brilliantly recondition their landscaping and optimize commercial attraction. Whether you need to enlighten with indoor scenery, invigorate with outdoor landscapes, or inspire with holiday installations, John Mini has an extensive portf... read more.

• March 05, 2020

By Mark Mini, Posted in What's Happening At John Mini

Together, we are fighting through a storm known as the COVID-19 pandemic. And as we weather the storm and move to open our local economy, we reignite the ongoing battle for social equality that will test our endurance and will as a community.... read more.

• June 09, 2020

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

This bold and beautiful art piece was shared by our in house designer, Samantha Barrett. Through this time lapse video, she shows us how she uses unconventional materials to make this portrait come to life. "With my academic background being in fine arts and my professional background being in hort... read more.

• July 15, 2020

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

See below how our Indoor Installations Supervisor, Jack Farrell, turns stress into creativity through his impressive artistic talents.            In Japanese culture both the snake and the fox are symbols of transformation, cunning, and intelligence. I have them "bat... read more.

• July 24, 2020

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

The Merriam-Webster dictionary has multiple definitions for the word ‘Explore’ but the one that rings the most true for me is: ‘To travel over new territory for adventure or discovery’ Throughout my career at John Mini, I have been able to grow and learn by tapping into the... read more.

• July 29, 2020

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

Our talented Senior Designer, Jack Mascharka, gives us a glimpse of how he draws inspiration from the most unexpected sources to create beautiful landscape designs. His experience working in fashion has proven a 'seamless' transition into his landscape career. Here, shattered glass has transformed i... read more.

• August 05, 2020